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East Stroudsburg University [ESU] East Stroudsburg Admission, Criteria & Application Deadlines 2023

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East Stroudsburg University is a comprehensive public university located in Pennsylvania, U.S. It is one of the 14 institutions of the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education. Over 58 undergraduate programs, 21 master’s degree programs and 2 doctoral programs are offered at this reputed institute of the US education system

In fall 2023, East Stroudsburg University received 6,747 applications of which 85% of the candidates were selected. The acceptance rate for female candidates was higher than male candidates. Out of the total selected students, 79% were male while 88% were females. The university has a total enrollment of 6,199 students. Prospective applicants seeking admission to East Stroudsburg University must note the following details:

The University welcomes fresh international undergraduate applications for the Spring and Fall sessions.
Applications for admission become available starting from September 3.
International students must apply such that they have sufficient time for preparing documents and visa procedure.
Applicants can either apply online or download an application and submit it along with supplemental documents mailed to the Office of Admissions by the deadline.
Transcripts from foreign secondary or post-secondary institutions must be submitted along with official educational credential evaluation.
TOEFL/ IELTS scores must be submitted as proof of English language proficiency.
Submission of SAT/ ACT scores is necessary for some select majors only.
Graduate applicants for some programs may have to submit GRE scores for admission.

Highlights

Application Portal	Online portal
Type of University	Private
Application Fee	Undergraduate- USD 25 Graduate- USD 50
Total Number of Students Enrolled	6,412
Acceptance Rate (Fall 2023)	72%
Overall Graduation Rate (Fall 2023)	52%
Retention Rate (Full- time students)- Fall 2018	69%
Academic Calendar	Semester- based
Intake Sessions	Fall/ Spring/ Summer
Financial Aid	Scholarships/ Loans/ Grants/ Work- study
Work Experience	Required for some courses
Work Experience	Required for some courses

East Stroudsburg University Admission Deadlines

International applicants seeking admission to East Stroudsburg University must adhere to the following deadlines for the fall semester:

Student Type	Application Deadline
First-time international applicants	May 1
Transfer applicants	August 15

Applications for most graduate programs are accepted on a rolling basis. Some graduate programs have fixed deadlines which are mentioned in the table below:

Program	Fall	Summer	Spring
Biology	June 1	-	October 1
Clinical Exercise	-	March 1	-
Exercise Science	-	March 1	December 1
Speech-Language Pathology	February 1	-	-

East Stroudsburg University International Student Admissions

Some additional requirements along with the general requirements which are usually the same as the requirements for the domestic applicants have to be fulfilled by all the foreign applicants.

Application Portal: The international students will be required to apply through the International Students Application.

Application Fee: Undergraduate Application- USD 25; Graduate Application- USD 50

Basic Admission Requirements

Official transcripts of all the previous institutions attended by the applicant.
Transcripts must be evaluated by an evaluation service evaluated by NACES.
Financial support statement
Health Insurance
Scores of English proficiency tests are required for all the international applicants whose native language is not English.
The course requirements differ with each course.

All application materials and supporting documents must be mailed to the address:-

Office of Admissions,
International Undergraduate Admission,
200 Prospect Street, East Stroudsburg University,
East Stroudsburg PA 18301 USA
Electronic Documents are required to be submitted to the email address: admission@esu.edu

English Proficiency Test Scores

All those foreign applicants who are non-native English speakers will be required to prove their proficiency in English language by submitting their TOEFL, IELTS or any other test scores accepted by the university. The minimum requirements for admission to various UG courses are given below.

Test	Minimum Requirement
TOEFL (iBT)	79
TOEFL (PBT)	550
TOEFL- CBT	213
IELTS	6.0

The minimum requirements for admission to various graduate courses are given below.

Test	Minimum Requirement
TOEFL- iBT	83
TOEFL- PBT	560
TOEFL- CBT	220
IELTS	6.0

Visa Process for International Students

International applicants will be required to get an F- 1 visa to study in the USA. The steps for obtaining the same are listed below:

East Stroudsburg University will issue the I- 20 form to the selected applicants.
Students will have to submit all the required documents in order to get the I- 20.
After completing the I- 20, the applicants will be required to pay the SEVIS I- 901 fee and then apply for F- 1 visa by filling up the DS- 160 visa application.
Following documents will be required in order to complete the DS- 160 visa application are:
Financial documents
Acceptance letter from East Stroudsburg University
Lastly, you will have to attend a visa interview in your country at the US consulate or embassy and get your visa approved.

East Stroudsburg University Undergraduate Admissions

East Stroudsburg University offers 58 undergraduate programs. Programs are offered in the fields of Biology, Computer Science, Nursing, Mathematics, Medical Technology and many more. Applicants are supposed to be qualified for the university-level exam or hold a high school certificate from a recognized institute. Besides, applicants must also complete other necessary criteria for admission to the university.

Where to Apply: Online Application

Application Fee: 25 USD (non-refundable)

Admission Requirements: The following requirements must be fulfilled for admission to undergraduate programs:

Complete the online application from the university portal
Official high school transcripts (must be sent by the applicant’s guidance counselor)
Candidates who hold a GED (General Educational Development) equivalent degree must send their test results directly from the state of an issue to the Office of Admissions.
SAT/ ACT scores are only required for the following majors:
- Biology: Pre-Med
- Biology: Pre-Physical Therapy
- Biology: Pre-Physician Assistant
- Computer Science
- Computer Security
- Mathematics
- Medical Technology
- Nursing
English language proficiency scores (for international students)

East Stroudsburg University Graduate Admissions

The university provides 21 masters programs to fit the interests of all the students across the globe seeking to study in the USA. Some of the degrees offered by ESU are MS in Accounting, M. Ed in Elementary Education, MS in General Science, MA in History, M. Ed. In Reading etc. All courses have specific admission requirements.

Basic Admission Requirements

Official transcripts for all institutions attended
Submission of GMAT/GRE scores (only for programs of Athletic Training, Biology, Public Health, and Communication Sciences and Disorders)
Professional letters of recommendation
A one-page statement of professional goals
Resume
Writing Sample (for degree programs in Communication)

The requirements for some of the courses offered by ESU are tabulated below:

Requirements	MS in Management and Leadership	MA in Communication	MA in Political Science	MA in History	MS in Biology
Application Fee	USD 50	USD 50	USD 50	USD 50	USD 50
UG Degree	Required	Required	Required	Required	Required
Transcripts	Required	Required	Required	Required	Required
Goal statement	Required	Required	Required	Required	Required
GRE/ GMAT score	Not required	Not required	Not required	Not Required	Not required
Writing Sample	Not Required	Required	Not Required	Not Required	Not Required
Work Experience	Recommended	Not required	Not required	Not required	Not required
Resume	Required	Required	Required	Required	Required
Recommendations	Required (2 or 3 letters)	Required (2 or 3 letters)	Required (2 or 3 letters)	Required (2 or 3 letters)	Required (2 or 3 letters)
Additional requirements	Portfolio	-	Strong writing and analytical skills	-	-

With the policy of rolling admissions, East Stroudsburg University usually evaluates the applications within four weeks. Students are also advised to apply early, preferably between August and December, in order to avoid the last minute confusion. During the application review process, the focus is generally granted on the students’ overall academic performance as a strong predictor of success at the institute.

All the applicants for Spring semester will be notified about the admission decision by December while Applicants for Fall semester will be notified by May. You can also track your application online. Applicants can contact the Admissions office of the university at (877) 230-5547 or (570) 422-3542 if they have any queries.

FAQs

Ques. What is the process of applying for admissions at East Stroudsburg University?

Ans. Applicants can apply for admissions for undergraduate programs in two ways:

Apply online through the online portal on the website
Download an Application along with the supplemental documents. Hereafter, you can mail them to the Office of Admissions by the set deadline.

Ques. Do I require to submit letters of recommendation and resume for undergraduate program admissions at East Stroudsburg University?

Ans. No, applicants need not require to submit letters of recommendation and resume for undergraduate program admissions.

Ques. From where can I get my transcripts evaluated at East Stroudsburg University?

Ans. Candidates must get their transcripts and documents evaluated by agencies approved by the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services. These include:

World Education Services, Inc (WES)
Foreign Academic Credential Service, Inc.
Education Evaluators International, Inc
International Education Research Foundation, Inc
Educational Credential Evaluators, Inc
SpanTran Educational Services.

Ques. Are SAT and ACT scores required for all programs for undergraduate education at East Stroudsburg University?

Ans. SAT and ACT scores are mandatory for the following majors which include:

Biology: Pre-Med, Pre-Medical Therapy, Pre-Physician Assistant
Computer Science
Computer Security
Mathematics
Medical Technology
Nursing

Whereas, it is optional for all other programs.

Ques. Are GRE scores required for admission to graduate programs at East Stroudsburg University?

Ans. GRE scores are required for students applying for degree programs in Athletic Training, Biology, Public Health and Communication Sciences and Disorders. Applicants for other degree programs are not required to submit GRE scores. Some programs may also consider GMAT or MAT scores instead of GRE scores.

Ques. How much time will it take to review my application at East Stroudsburg University?

Ans. East Stroudsburg University follows a rolling admission process. It takes approximately four weeks to review the application.

Ques. When shall I hear about my admission decision from East Stroudsburg University?

Ans. Applied candidates will be notified about the admission decision from the university through the mail (USPS) with an admission decision which is not later than: