Eastern Connecticut State University

Willimantic, CT · Public · offers Graduate degrees

Fringe town

83%Acceptance rate
$21,067Average net price / year
58%Graduation rate
$56,469Median earnings 10 yrs after entry
$24,250Median debt at graduation
3,418Undergraduates

Cost

In-state tuition & fees
$13,928
Out-of-state tuition
$17,428
Total cost of attendance
$31,983
Room & board
$17,445
Books & supplies
$675
Average net price
$21,067

Net price by family income

$0–30k
$17,654
$30–48k
$16,943
$48–75k
$19,340
$75–110k
$21,109
$110k+
$24,346

Official net price calculator

Admissions

Acceptance rate
83.0%
Average SAT
1160
SAT reading (25–75%)
540–650
SAT math (25–75%)
530–610

Outcomes

Graduation rate
58%
First-year retention
84%
Median earnings (6 yrs)
$47,289
Median earnings (10 yrs)
$56,469
Median debt (graduates)
$24,250
3-year loan default rate
0.0%
Students with Pell grants
29%
Students with federal loans
48%

Programs: what graduates earn

26 of 43 programs have published earnings or debt data. Earnings are median salaries of graduates one year after completing the program (or the latest available year).

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Students

Undergraduates
3,418
Graduate students
263
Part-time
5%
Women / men
59% / 41%
White
64%
Hispanic
15%
Black
9%
Asian
2%
International
0%

Faculty & school

Student–faculty ratio
15:1
Avg faculty salary
$100,890 / year
Full-time faculty
46%
Accreditor
New England Commission on Higher Education
Website
www.easternct.edu
Also known as
Eastern|ECSU

Most popular fields

  • Communication & Journalism – 7% of degrees
  • Computer & Information Sciences – 4% of degrees
  • Education – 4% of degrees
  • English – 4% of degrees
  • Liberal Arts & General Studies – 7% of degrees
  • Biological Sciences – 4% of degrees

Frequently asked questions

What is the acceptance rate at Eastern Connecticut State University?

83.0% of applicants were admitted, and admitted students averaged 1160 on the SAT.

How much does Eastern Connecticut State University cost?

The average net price after grants is $21,067 per year; in-state tuition and fees are $13,928 and the full cost of attendance is $31,983.

How much do Eastern Connecticut State University graduates earn?

Students who enrolled earn a median of $56,469 ten years later. See the program table above for salaries by major.

What is the graduation rate?

58% of first-time, full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release.