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Eastern Connecticut State University
Willimantic, CT · Public · Fringe town · Website
- Admission rate
- 83%
- Accessible
- Average net price
- $20,502
- per year, after aid
- Graduation rate
- 54%
- Median earnings
- $60,748
- 10 years after enrolling
Summary
Eastern Connecticut State University is a public college in Willimantic, CT with 3,418 undergraduates. It admits 83% of applicants, and admitted students average 1160 on the SAT. The average net price after aid is $20,502 per year ($16,357 for families earning under $30,000). 54% of students graduate, and graduates earn a median of $60,748 ten years after enrolling.
public college
Admissions
- Admission rate
- 83%
- Fall 2024
- Testing policy
- Test optional
- Fall 2024
- Applicants
- 5,275
- Fall 2023
- Admitted
- 4,249
- Fall 2023
- Yield
- 14%
- of admitted students enrolled
Middle 50% of admitted students (Fall 2024). A quarter scored below the band and a quarter above.
SAT Reading & Writing540–650
200800
SAT Math530–610
200800
What Eastern Connecticut State University looks at
As reported by the college to IPEDS (Fall 2023).
- High school recordRequired
- High school GPARequired
- College-prep courseworkNot considered
- Class rankConsidered
- Essay or personal statementRequired
- RecommendationsRequired
- Demonstrated competenciesNot considered
- Legacy statusNot considered
- Work experienceNot considered
- English proficiency testRequired
Cost
- Cost of attendance
- $33,017
- sticker price, per year
- In-state tuition
- $14,008
- Out-of-state tuition
- $17,508
Net price by family income
Average yearly cost after grants and scholarships for students receiving federal aid.
- $0–30k$16,357
- $30–48k$16,877
- $48–75k$17,265
- $75–110k$21,298
- $110k+$25,226
Get a personal estimate with Eastern Connecticut State University's net price calculator
Outcomes
- Graduation rate
- 54%
- Freshman retention
- 84%
- Median earnings
- $60,748
- 10 yrs after enrolling
- Median debt
- $20,988
- at graduation
Students
- Undergraduates
- 3,418
- Student–faculty ratio
- 15:1
- Receive Pell grants
- 31%
- White64%
- Hispanic15%
- Black9%
- Asian2%
Eastern Connecticut State University FAQ
What is Eastern Connecticut State University's acceptance rate?+
Eastern Connecticut State University admits 83% of applicants, which makes it accessible.
What SAT score do you need for Eastern Connecticut State University?+
The middle 50% of admitted students scored 540–650 on SAT Reading and Writing and 530–610 on SAT Math; the average total is 1160.
Is Eastern Connecticut State University test optional?+
Test optional (considered if submitted).
How many students apply to Eastern Connecticut State University?+
In Fall 2023, 5,275 students applied to Eastern Connecticut State University and 4,249 were admitted; 614 enrolled.
Does Eastern Connecticut State University consider legacy status?+
No. Eastern Connecticut State University reported that legacy status is not considered in admissions (Fall 2023).
Does Eastern Connecticut State University require an essay?+
Eastern Connecticut State University reported that an essay or personal statement is required for admission (Fall 2023).
How much does Eastern Connecticut State University cost?+
The sticker cost of attendance is $33,017 per year, but the average net price after grants and scholarships is $20,502.
What is Eastern Connecticut State University's graduation rate?+
54% of full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.
Sources
- Admission rate, test scores, cost, students, and outcomes: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (Most Recent Institution-Level Data), released 2026-10-15. Admissions figures are for Fall 2024, costs for 2024-25, and earnings are measured in 2023.
- Applicants, admitted, yield, and admission factors: IPEDS Admissions survey (ADM2023), Fall 2023.
- IPEDS unit ID 129215 · How we use this data
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