Eastern University (United States)
Former names | Eastern Baptist Theological Seminary (1925–1952) Eastern Baptist College (1952–1972) Eastern College (1972–2001) |
|---|---|
| Motto | Faith, Reason and Justice |
| Type | Private university |
| Established | 1925 |
| Accreditation | MSCHE |
Religious affiliation | ABCUSA |
| President | Ronald A. Matthews |
Academic staff | 110 full-time and 282 part-time (fall 2023) |
| Students | 6,981 (fall 2023) |
| Undergraduates | 2,068 (fall 2023) |
| Postgraduates | 4,913 (fall 2023) |
| Location | , U.S. |
| Campus | Suburban, 114 acres (46 ha) |
| Colors | Maroon and white |
Sporting affiliations | NCAA Division III – MAC Commonwealth Conference |
| Mascot | Eagle |
| Website | eastern.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.