Eastern Connecticut State University

Type	4 year, Public
Campus locale	Town: Fringe
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system	Semester

Student body size	Small
Common app member	Yes
Dormitory capacity	2,435
Student to faculty ratio	14 to 1
Acceptance rate	73%
Students retention rate	77%
On-time graduation rate	57%

Located in Willimantic, Connecticut, ECSU-Willimantic is a public, institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

Eastern Connecticut State University is accredited by the New England Commission on Higher Education, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 14-to-1, ECSU-Willimantic emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

ECSU-Willimantic boasts an impressive student retention rate of 77% , indicating that the majority of students choose to continue their education at the institution. This number surpasses both the state and national averages of 77% and 72%, respectively.

Accredited by: New England Commission on Higher Education
The institution provides on-campus housing
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Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

73.2%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$12,304

Cost of attendance at Eastern Connecticut State University in 2022 for students from Connecticut.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Connecticut's average	$13,780
National average	$8,573

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$25,708

Cost of attendance at Eastern Connecticut State University in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Connecticut's average	$30,716
National average	$18,862

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 95 of freshman students at Eastern Connecticut State University received on average $8,680 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$8,680

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	275	33%	$4,615	$1,269,139
Other Federal Grant	718	86%	$2,685	$1,927,796
State Grant/Scholarships	122	15%	$2,554	$311,632
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	783	93%	$5,975	$4,678,215
Total Grant & Scholarships	797	95%	$8,680	$6,917,643

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Eastern Connecticut State University students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Eastern Connecticut State University students is 57.0%. Female students graduated at a rate of 62.4%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 49.5%.

57.0%

asian 51.5% 17 students
African American 50.0% 46 students
white 60.1% 372 students
unknown 61.8% 55 students
hispanic 43.6% 44 students
Mixed Race 57.1% 16 students

Sport Conferences

Baseball Little East Conference
Basketball Little East Conference
Track and Cross Country Little East Conference

Athletic Associations

National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

Service Offerings

Eastern Connecticut State University provides the following additional services to its students

Placement services for graduates
Academic/career counseling services
Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Eastern Connecticut State University offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.

Academic

Special Learning Opportunities

Study abroad
Teacher certification
ROTC - Army
ROTC - Air Force

Veteran Services

Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
Credit for military training
Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)

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