ECSU Academic Snapshot
Admission Selectiveness:
- Admission Rate: 82.98%. Not very selective
- SAT Average: 1160. Average SAT scores, indicating a moderately competitive applicant pool.
Tuition Overview:
- In-State Tuition: $13,928
- Out-of-State Tuition: $17,426
- In-state tuition is affordable, while out-of-state tuition is higher, as is typical for public institutions.
Student Population at ECSU:
- Total Enrollment: 4,355, including 85 online students
- 4,174 Undergraduate, 181 Graduate
- Gender Distribution: 40.7% men, 59.3% women.
- This is a lower medium-sized institution, balancing resources and a sense of community.
Graduation & Retention Rate
- Graduation Rate: 58%. Moderate graduation rate, typical for many institutions.
- Transfer-Out Rate: 27%. Some students transfer out, which is common in higher education.
- First-Year Retention Rate: 84%. Good retention, typical for many institutions.
Programs & Degrees Offered
- Programs Offered: 46 academic programs available.
- Online Programs: 5 programs available fully online.
- Graduate Programs: 9 graduate-level programs offered.
- Special Programs: Health Professions.
- Degrees Awarded: Associate's, Bachelor's, Master's.
ECSU Overview
Eastern Connecticut State University (ECSU) is a four-year, public school located in Willimantic, CT. It is classified as Master's College and University with smaller programs by Carnegie Classification
The ECSU's tuition & fees is $13,928 for Connecticut residents and $17,426 for out-of-state students for the academic year 2024-2025. 75% of the enrolled undergraduates have received grants or scholarships, with an average aid amount of $9,349.
The school has a total enrollment of 4,355 and the students to faculty ratio is 15 to 1 (6.67%).
ECSU's acceptance rate is 82.98% and the yield (enrollment rate) is 15.00%. The median SAT score is 1160.
ECSU ranked 12nd in Connecticut Colleges rankings. Eastern Connecticut State University is accredited by New England Commission of Higher Education.
2025 Tuition & Fees and 2026 Estimation
For undergraduate programs, the 2025 tuition & fees of Eastern Connecticut State University is $13,928 for in-state students and $17,426 for out-of-state students. For graduate programs, its 2025 tuition & fees is $15,646 for in-state students and $20,004 for out-of-state students.
The estimated 2026 tuition & fees for prospective students is $14,594 for Connecticut residents and $18,267 for out-of-state students based on the current year tuition changes from last year. The estimated 2026 graduate school tuition & fees is $16,399 for Connecticut residents and $20,975 for out-of-state students.
| In-State | Out-of-State |
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| Undergraduate | $13,928 | $17,426 |
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| Graduate | $15,646 | $20,004 |
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| In-State | Out-of-State |
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| Undergraduate | $14,594 | $18,267 |
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| Graduate | $16,399 | $20,975 |
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The estimation for 2025-2026 tuition costs is based on the cost change rates of last year.
Learning Opportunities and Campus Services
Eastern Connecticut State University offers online classes (distance learning opportunities) for both undergraduate and graduate programs. It has ROTC programs and offers teacher certification programs designed to prepare students to meet the requirements for certification as teachers.
Special Learning Opportunities at ECSU
| Learning Opportunities |
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| ROTC | Army, Air Force |
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| Weekend/Evening College | No |
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| Teacher Certification | Yes |
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| Study Abroad | Yes |
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| On-Campus Services |
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| Academic/career counseling service | Yes |
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| Employment services for students | Yes |
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| Placement services for completers | Yes |
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| On-campus day care for students' children | No |
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