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Public · Willimantic, Connecticut

Eastern Connecticut State University

Small town campus · 3,418 undergraduates · 15 students per faculty member · Official website

Acceptance rate
83%
SAT middle 50%
1070–1260
Average net price
$21,067
per year, after grants
6-year graduation
58%
Campus of Eastern Connecticut State University
Photo: Wikimedia Commons

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What Eastern Connecticut State University costs

Net price is what a first-year student pays for a year after grants and scholarships, by family income. It is usually far below the sticker price.

Net price by family income

Under $30,000
$17,654
$30,001 – $48,000
$16,943
$48,001 – $75,000
$19,340
$75,001 – $110,000
$21,109
Over $110,000
$24,346

For students receiving federal aid, at in-state tuition.

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Price and aid

Full cost of attendance (sticker)
$31,983
Tuition, in-state
$13,928
Tuition, out-of-state
$17,428
First-years given a grant by the school
87%
Average grant from the school
$7,439
Median debt at graduation
$24,250
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New England Tuition Break. Students from 5 other member states may pay a reduced rate here, at most 175% of in-state tuition. Only for approved majors, which depend on your home state. Check the school's list before counting on it. Details ↗

Admissions

Acceptance rate
83%
SAT middle 50%
1070–1260
ACT middle 50%
–
Test scores
Considered, not required
First-year retention
84%

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Eastern Connecticut State University athletics

NCAA D3, 9 women's and 8 men's sports

Varsity teams and roster sizes
SportWomen’s rosterMen’s roster
Baseball–40
Basketball1619
Cross country6684
Field hockey21–
Golf–13
Lacrosse2632
Soccer2730
Softball19–
Swimming & diving2618
Track & field6684
Volleyball16–

Participants reported to the U.S. Department of Education. A dash means no team for that side.

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Academics and outcomes

Most popular fields

Business & marketing
21%
Social sciences
12%
Psychology
10%
Health professions
9%
Communication & journalism
7%
Liberal arts & humanities
7%

Share of bachelor’s degrees awarded.

6-year graduation rate
58%
First-year retention
84%
Median earnings 10 years after entry
$56,469
Median debt at graduation
$24,250
Students with a Pell grant
29%

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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (admissions, prices, outcomes), IPEDS Student Financial Aid 2023–24 (school grants) and Equity in Athletics 2024–25 (teams). No college paid to appear here or can pay to be ranked.

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