Eastern Connecticut State University

Eastern Connecticut State University Overview

Eastern Connecticut State University is a public, state school in a small town setting in Willimantic, Connecticut. Eastern was founded in 1889 and now enrolls around 4,644 students a year, including 4,475 undergrads. Eastern offers on-campus housing for up to 2,539 students. Most students live in off campus housing.

There are many ways for students to get involved at Eastern! Love music or performing? Sing in a chorus or perform with one of Eastern's theater groups.

Interested in journalism or communications? Eastern students can write for the campus newspaper, host a radio show or be a producer for the student-run television channel.

There are no fraternities or sororities at Eastern, so it might be a good choice if you're not interested in Greek life.

Planning to play sports? Eastern has many options for athletes. See them all and learn more about life at Eastern on the Student Life page.

Learn more about life at Eastern on the Student Life page. Regular decision applicants for Fall 2022 should hear from Eastern by December 1.

Is Eastern a Good School?

Different people have different ideas about what makes a "good" school. Admissions difficulty and admitted student statistics can give you a sense of how competitive a university is, but they don't tell you how happy or successful students are. However, there are a few good ways to get a better sense how satisfied students are and how well a school supports its student body.

Let's take a closer look at all of these areas to get a better sense of what Eastern offers and if it sounds like a good choice for you.

Eastern Acceptance Rate 2021

It is moderately difficult to get into Eastern. The acceptance rate at Eastern is 64%. Out of 5,370 applications received in 2021, 3,413 students were offered admission.

Retention and Graduation Rates at Eastern

Retention is the number of students that stay enrolled at a school over time. This is a way to get a sense of how satisfied students are with their school experience, and if they have the support necessary to succeed in college.

Out of all the first-year, full-time undergrads who start at Eastern, around 76% return for their sophomore year. Around 56% of students who started at Eastern earn their Bachelor's degrees within six years. Compare this to the average six-year graduation rate for colleges and universities in the U.S., which is around 61% for public schools and 67% for private.

Job Outcomes for Eastern Grads

Job placement rates after graduation and average starting salaries can all give important clues about the value of a degree from a specific school.

Check with Eastern directly, for information on any information on starting salaries for recent grads.

Eastern's Endowment

An endowment is the total value of a school's investments, donations, and assets. Endowment is not necessarily an indicator of the quality of a school, but it can give you a sense of how much money a college can afford to invest in expanding programs, improving facilities, and support students. As of 2021, the total market value of the school endowment was $13.3 million. The average college endowment was $905 million in 2021. The school spends $9,736 for each full-time student enrolled.

Tuition and Financial Aid at Eastern

Cost is another important factor when choose a college. Some colleges may have high tuition, but do a better job at meeting students' financial need. Eastern meets 61% of the demonstrated financial need for undergraduates. The average financial aid package for a full-time, first-year student is around $10,848 a year.

Graduates in the class of 2021 had an average of $30,566 in student loans per borrower. For context, compare this number with the average national debt, which is around $36,000 per borrower.

The 2022-2023 FAFSA Opened on October 1st, 2021

Some aid is available on a first-come, first-served basis, so fill out the FAFSA as soon as you can. Visit the FAFSA website to apply for student aid. Remember, the first F in FAFSA stands for FREE! You should never have to pay to submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), so don't give your money (or info!) to any website that claim you do.

Learn more about Tuition and Financial Aid at Eastern. Based on this information, how does Eastern sound? Remember, a school that is perfect for one person may not be the right school for someone else! So ask yourself: Is Eastern a good school for you?

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Where is Eastern?

Eastern is located in the small town setting of Willimantic, Connecticut, less than an hour from Hartford.

If you want to see Eastern for yourself, plan a visit. The best way to reach campus is to take I-84 and I-395 to Willimantic, or book a flight to the nearest airport, Bradley International.

You can also take a virtual campus tour to get a sense of what Eastern and Willimantic are like without leaving home.

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