Eastern Connecticut State University
Eastern Connecticut State University is a public university in Willimantic, Connecticut. Founded in 1889, it is the second-oldest campus in the Connecticut State University System and third-oldest public university in the state. Eastern is located on Windham Street in Willimantic, Connecticut, on 182 acres (74 ha) 30 minutes from Hartford, lying midway between New York City and Boston. Although the majority of courses are held on the main campus, select classes take place at Manchester Community College and Capital Community College.
At a glance
- Acceptance rate: 83%
- Average net price: $21,512
- Undergraduate enrollment: 4,147
- Graduation rate (150%): 57%
- Graduation rate (200%): 58%
- 8-year Outcome Measures award rate: 65%
- Student to faculty ratio: 15:1
- Median earnings (10 years): $56,469
- Median earnings (8 years): $48,035
- Median earnings (6 years): $47,289
- Control: Public
- Locale: Town, fringe
- Calendar: Semester
- City: Willimantic, CT
Majors and programs
The most common programs at Eastern Connecticut State University include Business Administration and Management, Psychology, Health Services.
- Business Administration and Management (94 bachelor's) · median earnings $75,235 4 years after graduation · median debt $23,125
- Psychology (89 bachelor's) · median earnings $51,748 4 years after graduation · median debt $23,250
- Health Services (60 bachelor's) · median earnings $61,190 4 years after graduation · median debt $25,596
- Communication (51 bachelor's) · median earnings $53,673 4 years after graduation · median debt $25,013
- General Studies (39 bachelor's) · median earnings $48,418 4 years after graduation · median debt $21,114
- Biology (38 bachelor's) · median earnings $62,726 4 years after graduation · median debt $23,127
- Social Work (36 bachelor's) · median earnings $61,908 4 years after graduation · median debt $21,500
- English (35 bachelor's) · median earnings $51,257 4 years after graduation · median debt $25,976
- Computer Science (33 bachelor's) · median earnings $93,070 4 years after graduation · median debt $23,250
- Criminology (33 bachelor's) · median earnings $52,942 4 years after graduation · median debt $25,000
Degree mix: Business 39%, Computer Science 7%, Health 13%, Biological Sciences 10%, Psychology 19%, Communication 12%.
Award levels offered: Associate, Bachelor's, Master's.
Cost
Eastern Connecticut State University students from families earning $0 to $30,000 pay about $17,654 a year after aid.
- Net price, $0 to $30,000: $17,654
- Net price, $30,001 to $48,000: $16,943
- Net price, $48,001 to $75,000: $19,340
- Net price, $75,001 to $110,000: $21,109
- Net price, $110,001 and above: $24,346
- In-state tuition and fees: $13,928
- Out-of-state tuition and fees: $17,428
- Books and supplies: $675
- On-campus room and board: $17,445
- Off-campus room and board: $10,612
- Off-campus with family: $3,333
- Typical cost of attendance: $31,983
- Sticker vs net gap: 33%
- Students receiving any aid: 100%
- Pell Grant recipients: 29%
- Federal loan recipients: 48%
- Average institutional grant: $7,439
- Average federal loan: $6,446
- Median debt at graduation: $24,250
Admissions
Eastern Connecticut State University admits 83% of applicants. Of students admitted, 15% enrolled.
- Applications: 6,491
- Admitted: 5,386
- Enrolled: 808
- Yield (first-choice signal): 15%
Who actually goes here
- Undergraduates: 4,147
- Women: 59%
- Commuter share (estimated): 44%
- Part-time undergraduates: 5%
- Age 25 and older: 6%
- Graduate students: 142
- Graduation rate: 57%
- Come back after freshman year: 84%
- First-generation: 34%
Faculty and campus
- Full-time faculty: 90%
- Student to faculty: 15:1
- Professor salary: $112,486
- Associate professor salary: $88,719
- Assistant professor salary: $79,088
- On-campus housing capacity: 2,323
- Average SAT: 1,160
- Study abroad: Available
- Online programs: Available
Common questions
What is the Eastern Connecticut State University acceptance rate? Eastern Connecticut State University admits 83% of applicants, based on the latest IPEDS admissions file.
How much does Eastern Connecticut State University cost? Students from families earning $0 to $30,000 pay about $17,654 a year after aid. Average net price is $21,512.
What majors does Eastern Connecticut State University offer? Popular programs include Business Administration and Management, Psychology, Health Services, Communication, General Studies.
What is the average salary after Eastern Connecticut State University? Median earnings 10 years after entry are $56,469 for Title IV aid recipients in College Scorecard.
What is the Eastern Connecticut State University graduation rate? In the IPEDS Outcome Measures cohort, 65% earned an award within eight years. The first-time, full-time 150% graduation rate is 57%.
Scorecard earnings and debt cover Title IV aid recipients, not cash-pay or private-loan students. Eastern Connecticut State University official site: https://easternct.edu.