Eastern University (United States)

Eastern University
Former names
Eastern Baptist Theological Seminary
(1925–1952)
Eastern Baptist College
(1952–1972)
Eastern College
(1972–2001)
MottoFaith, Reason and Justice
TypePrivate university
Established1925 (1925)
AccreditationMSCHE
Religious affiliation
ABCUSA
PresidentRonald A. Matthews
Academic staff
110 full-time and 282 part-time (fall 2023)
Students6,981 (fall 2023)
Undergraduates2,068 (fall 2023)
Postgraduates4,913 (fall 2023)
Location,
U.S.
CampusSuburban, 114 acres (46 ha)
ColorsMaroon and white
Sporting affiliations
NCAA Division IIIMAC Commonwealth Conference
MascotEagle
Websiteeastern.edu

Eastern University (EU) is a private Christian university located in St. Davids, Pennsylvania, United States. Eastern has additional campus locations in Philadelphia and Ripley, West Virginia. The university offers undergraduate, graduate, and seminary programs. Eastern University is affiliated with the American Baptist Churches USA (ABCUSA), and is the parent institution of the Palmer Theological Seminary. While the university itself is affiliated with the ABCUSA, the student body, faculty, and administration are interdenominational.