EU Ranked 11th Largest University in the Philadelphia Area by Philadelphia Business Journal

EU Ranked 11th Largest University in the Philadelphia Area by Philadelphia Business Journal

St. Davids, PA: Eastern University is honored to be ranked 11th on a list by the Philadelphia Business Journalof the Largest Four-Year Colleges & Universities in the Philadelphia Area. The list ranks colleges and universities based on total enrollment for the Fall 2023 semester.

Eastern's enrollment more than doubled between Fall 2019 and Fall 2023, and has continued the upward trajectory again into the Fall 2024 semester, with over 7,700 students currently enrolled in classes.

"We are extremely grateful to be recognized as the 11th largest four-year college in the Philadelphia area," says Ron Matthews, President of Eastern University. "Our growing enrollment is a testament to the vibrant community we've built here at Eastern and the transformative environment we foster through our core values of Faith, Reason, and Justice. We're committed to equipping and empowering our students for thriving careers that make a positive impact in the greater Philadelphia region and beyond."

The exciting growth comes as Eastern is gearing up to celebrate its Centennial Year. The nearly 100-year old university is also undergoing several expansion projects and upgrading its facilities to support its growing student population.

View the full Philadelphia Business Journal list of the Largest Four-Year Colleges & Universities in the Philadelphia Areato learn more!