School Information

28.6
Total Cost $18,805
Total Enrollment 5,610
Student-to-Faculty Ratio 17 : 1

Eastern Connecticut State University

http://www.easternct.edu/
83 Windham St, Willimantic, Connecticut 06226
(860) 465-5000

Eastern Connecticut State University is the state’s designated public liberal arts college. Within the Connecticut State University System, Eastern, a predominantly undergraduate institution, attracts and welcomes a diverse community of learners, supported by a teaching faculty, staff, administrators, and a residential campus, all of which promote intellectual curiosity, integrity, and social responsibility. Eastern’s commitment to a liberal arts education is exemplified in its Liberal Arts Core Curriculum, a sequenced, interdisciplinary program that all students share, independent of their majors and career aspirations. As a result of this foundation, our students apply a broad range of theoretical approaches in a variety ...show more »

General Information
Institution Type 4-year, Public
Special Learning Opportunities ROTC (Army, Air Force)
Teacher certification
Distance learning opportunities
Study abroad
Weekend/evening college
Student Services Remedial services
Academic/career counseling service
Employment services for students
Placement services for completers
Credit Accepted Dual credit
Credit for life experiences
Advanced placement (AP) credits
Religious Affiliation Not applicable
Federal Aid Eligible students may receive Pell Grants and other federal aid (e.g. Direct Loans).
Degrees/Certificates Offered One but less than two years certificate
Associate's degree
Bachelor's degree
Postbaccalaureate certificate
Master's degree
Campus Setting Town: Distant
Disability Services Student 4%
 
School Costs

At Eastern Connecticut State University, 74.0% percent of first-time undergrads receive financial aid, 33.0% receive grants and/or scholarships (an average of $5,319), and 52% receive loans ($6,618 on average). On-campus room and board costs about $5,410. Off campus it is around $9,580.

Taking into account total living expenses and financial aid, the average net cost of attending Eastern Connecticut State University is $14,959 per year.

Yearly Tuition
Eastern Connecticut State University Tuition Costs
Tuition Undergrad in State $7,813
Tuition Undergrad Out of State $18,254
Tuition Graduate in State $4,662
Tuition Graduate Out of State $12,988
Living Costs
Eastern Connecticut State University Total Costs
Total Expense in State on Campus $18,805
Total Expense Out of State On Campus $29,246
Total Expense In State Off Campus $23,215
Total Expense in State off Campus With Family $14,469
Total Expense Out of State Off Campus $33,656
Total Expense Out of State Off Campus With Familhy $24,910
 
Enrollment & Graduation Rates

In Fall 2009, 3,785 people applied to Eastern Connecticut State University. Of the applicants, 62.0% were admitted (61.0% male & 63.0% female ) and 42.0% accepted (44.0% male and 40.0% female)

Of the 5,242 undergraduate students at Eastern Connecticut State University, 17.0% are part-time. A majority (85.0%) of the undergrad students are under 25 years of age. And 73.0% of the 368 graduate students are part-time.

Percent of In-State Undergrads     89.0%
Full Time Retention Rate     78.0%
Part Time Retention Rates     58.0%
Four-Year Graduation Rate     30.0%
Six-Year Graduation Rate     48.0%
Overall Graduation Rate     51.0%
 
Admissions
Admissions Office Phone (860) 465-5286
Admissions Office Email admissions@easternct.edu Web
Admissions Office Address 83 Windham Street, Willimantic, Connecticut 06226
Admissions Website http://www.easternct.edu/admissions/ (find financial aid info here)
Application Fee $50

In order to be accepted to Eastern Connecticut State University, you should have:

  • A High School GPA
  • A High School Record
  • SAT and ACT test scores
  • TOEFL
 
Test Scores
SAT Reading (25th Percentile) 470
SAT Reading (75th Percentile) 550
SAT Math (25th Percentile) 480
SAT Math (75th Percentile) 560
 
Eastern Connecticut State University Programs
 

Number of Reported Graduates Last Year
(According to the US National Center for Education Statistics)

Program Name Certificate Associate Bachelor Master Doctorate
Biological and biomedical sciences 42
Biochemistry 10
Biology/Biological Sciences, General 32
Business, management, marketing, and related support services 147 12
Accounting 34 0
Business/Commerce, General 113
Organizational Behavior Studies 12
Communication, journalism, and related programs 69
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric 69
Computer and information sciences and support services 14
Computer and Information Sciences, General 10
Information Science/Studies 4
Education 0 60 82
Early Childhood Education and Teaching 0
Educational/Instructional Media Design 19
Elementary Education and Teaching 3 20
Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching 7 7
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching 50
Reading Teacher Education 16
Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education 2
Secondary Education and Teaching 18
English language and literature/letters 70
English Language and Literature, General 70
Foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics 10
Spanish Language and Literature 10
History 27
History, General 27
Liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities 13 92
General Studies 13 88
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies 4
Mathematics and statistics 27
Mathematics, General 27
Multi/interdisciplinary studies 50
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other 50
Parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies 33
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management 33
Physical sciences 4
Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences, Other 4
Psychology 105
Psychology, General 105
Public administration and social service professions 26
Social Work 26
Social sciences 105
Economics, General 22
Political Science and Government, General 18
Sociology 65
Visual and performing arts 45
Fine Arts and Art Studies, Other 6
Fine/Studio Arts, General 39
Music, General 0
Theatre/Theatre Arts Management 0
 
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