Willimantic, CT

Eastern Connecticut State University

At a Glance
Admission, Tuition, Population, and more
Updated: July 13, 2024
Eastern Connecticut State University is a four-year, public school located in Willimantic, CT.
It is classified as Master's College and University (smaller programs) by Carnegie Classification.
Eastern Connecticut State University is accredited by New England Commission of Higher Education.

83% Acceptance Rate

For 2024-25 admission, 6,491 applied, 5,386 accepted, and 808 enrolled in ECSU.
305 men and 503 women first-time, full-time students enrolled.

1,160 SAT Scores

In 2024-25, the average SAT score is 1,160. The SAT score of 1160 is good, 59 to 67 as in percentile.
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SAT Score
Total107011601260
Evidence-Based Reading and Writing540590650
Math530570610

2025 Tuition & Fees

The 2025 undergraduate tuition & fees are $13,928 for Connecticut residents and $17,426 for others.
The graduate tuition & fees are $15,646 for Connecticut residents and $20,004 for others.
Tuition has increased by 4.82% compared to last year at Eastern Connecticut State University.

Financial Aid

3,043 undergraduate students have awarded and the average amount of the aid awarded is $9,031.
For freshmen, 699 students (98%) have received financial aid and its average amount is $9,865.

Student Population

A total of 4,355 students enrolled ECSU in 2025.
By gender, 1,773 men and 2,582 women students are enrolled.
There are 4,174 undergraduate and 181 graduate students.

46 Major Programs

  • 5 programs through online
  • 9 graduate programs

Offered Degrees

  • Associate
  • Bachelor's
  • Master's

Graduation Rate

The graduation rate of ECSU is 58% and the transfer-out rate is 27%.
The retention rate is 84% for full-time and 84% for part-time students.
Graduation Rate
58%
Transfer-out Rate
27%
Retention Rate
84%
Students to Faculty Ratio
15 to 1

Facutly & Staffs

A total of 366 faculties (instructional staffs) are working for ECSU and the average faculty salary is $100,894. The studetns to faculty ratio is 15 to 1.
There are 831 non-instructional staffs and the average staff salary is $84,908.
Number of Faculties
366
Average Faculty Salary
$100,894
Number of Staffs
831
Average Staff Salary
$84,908

Special Learning Opportunities

  • Distance Learning (online classes)
  • ROTC
  • Study Abroad
  • Teacher Certificate

On-Campus Services

  • Academic/career counseling
  • Employment services for students
  • Placement services
  • Libraries