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Eastern Connecticut State University
Willimantic, CTPublicTown Setting
Open Admission • 83% Acceptance
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Overview & Identity
Eastern Connecticut State University is a public institution located in the town setting of Willimantic, CT. The university supports an undergraduate student body of 3.4K students and has an admission acceptance rate of 83%.
Quick Facts
Institution Type
Public
Student Population
3.4K (Medium)
Admissions Selectivity
83% (Open Admission)
Predominant Degree
Bachelor's
Locale / Setting
Town
Admissions & Academics
Admitted Student Scores
SAT Reading540 - 650
200typical 50% range800
SAT Math530 - 610
200typical 50% range800
ACT CompositeNot Reported
83%
Acceptance Rate
Open Admission
Top Majors & Programs
Business & Marketing20% of degrees
Social Sciences12% of degrees
Health Sciences7% of degrees
Biological Sciences6% of degrees
Programs / Fields of Study
Program
Credential
Earnings 4yr
Earnings 5yr
Debt
Computer and Information Sciences, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $93,070
Earnings 5yr: $83,322
Debt: $25,839
Finance and Financial Management Services.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $77,395
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $26,500
Accounting and Related Services.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $75,235
Earnings 5yr: $73,041
Debt: $23,250
Business/Commerce, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $66,458
Earnings 5yr: $71,874
Debt: $22,500
Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $63,566
Earnings 5yr: $61,928
Debt: $26,000
Biology, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $62,726
Earnings 5yr: $63,819
Debt: $25,448
Social Work.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $61,908
Earnings 5yr: $56,719
Debt: $22,325
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $61,190
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $26,000
Mathematics.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $55,574
Earnings 5yr: $58,780
Debt: $21,897
Sociology.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $55,084
Earnings 5yr: $45,995
Debt: $26,000
Political Science and Government.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $54,479
Earnings 5yr: $55,512
Debt: $27,000
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $54,217
Earnings 5yr: $54,592
Debt: N/A
Communication and Media Studies.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $53,673
Earnings 5yr: $49,964
Debt: $26,000
Criminology.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $52,942
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $25,000
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $52,010
Earnings 5yr: $53,749
Debt: $26,978
Psychology, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $51,748
Earnings 5yr: $52,707
Debt: $25,779
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $51,648
Earnings 5yr: $50,860
Debt: $25,500
English Language and Literature, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $51,257
Earnings 5yr: $52,209
Debt: $27,000
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $48,418
Earnings 5yr: $50,040
Debt: $25,373
History.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $46,851
Earnings 5yr: $49,914
Debt: $25,000
Tuition & Cost Portrait
Avg Net Price$21,067
In-State Tuition$13,928
Out-of-State Tuition$17,428
Net Price DifferentiatorAverage Net Price is what typical families actually pay out of pocket after receiving federal, state, and institutional grants and scholarships. It provides a more accurate metric of affordability than the sticker tuition.
Financial Assistance & Support
29%
Pell Grants
48%
Take Loans
70%
Repayment
Student Outcomes & ROI
Earnings Milestones Post-Graduation
6 Years Post-Entry
$47,289
+19% growth
10 Years Post-Entry
$56,469
Completion Signals
58%
Graduation Rate
4-Year Completion
84%
Retention Rate
1st-to-2nd Year Return
Median Debt at Graduation
$18,500
Est. Monthly Payment
$200/mo
Based on standard 10yr path
Campus & Demographics
Student Demographics & Community
Diversity Mix
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Gender Balance
41%
Men59%
WomenThe campus gender distribution displays a split of 41% men and 59% women.
Student Vitals
First-Gen Share
34%
Part-Time Share
5%
Avg Family Income
$76,167
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