Eastern Connecticut State University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #2998 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #846 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #778 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #15 of 28 | In Connecticut |
| #554 of 1,005 | For Early Childhood Education |
| Top50% | For 10 other topics |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 81%
- Undergraduates
- 3,839
- Graduates
- 140
- Male:Female Ratio
- 41:59
- Control
- Public
- Highest Degree
- Master's degree
- Website
- www.easternct.edu
Eastern Connecticut State University Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
Eastern Connecticut State University has an acceptance rate of 81% and is in the middle in terms of the difficulty of admission among universities in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 81% | 74% | 85% |
| Applicants | 5,275 | 2,181 | 3,092 |
| Admissions | 4,249 | 1,617 | 2,630 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 613 | 254 | 359 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 1 | 1 |
327 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
56 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
98 or 16%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 1110
or below
75% of them
had 1320
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in Eastern Connecticut State University are 1110-1320 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
1 or 1%
submitted ACT
Admissions requirements
| Recommendations | Required |
|---|---|
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| SAT/ACT | Considered but not required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered but not required |
| College-preparatory program | Neither required nor recommended |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| White | 2588 (65%) |
|---|---|
| Hispanic | 542 (14%) |
| Black or African American | 340 (9%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 215 (5%) |
| Two or more races | 140 (4%) |
| Asian | 130 (3%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 15 (0.4%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 3 (0.1%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 3 (0.1%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The final cost of attendance varies for each student based on household income, residency, program, and other factors.
- Average aid awarded
- $9,865
- Students receiving aid
- 98%
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $6,664 | $8,300 |
| Tuition in-state | $6,664 | $8,300 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $9,996 | $12,450 |
| Fee in-district | $6,628 | $6,628 |
| Fee in-state | $6,628 | $6,628 |
| Fee out-of-state | $6,628 | $6,628 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 2,385 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $16,986 |
| Room charge | $10,320 |
| Meal charge | $6,666 |
Eastern Connecticut State University majors
Eastern Connecticut State University has granted 851 bachelor's degrees across 36 programs and 104 master's across 8 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Eastern Connecticut State University.
| Major | Associate | Bachelor | Master |
|---|---|---|---|
| Psychology, General | 88 | ||
| Business Administration and Management, General | 84 | ||
| Health Services & Allied Health & Health Sciences, General | 63 | ||
| Communication, General | 58 | ||
| Accounting | 38 | 13 | |
| General Studies | 2 | 48 | |
| Criminology | 49 | ||
| English Language and Literature, General | 42 | ||
| Social Work | 42 | ||
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | 37 | ||
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 9 | 22 | |
| Sport and Fitness Administration & Management | 31 | ||
| Fine & Studio Arts, General | 27 | ||
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | 5 | 21 | |
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 25 | ||
| Sociology, General | 24 | ||
| Management Information Systems, General | 17 | ||
| Geological and Earth Sciences & Geosciences, Other | 16 | ||
| Mathematics, General | 16 | ||
| Organizational Leadership | 16 | ||
| Political Science and Government, General | 16 | ||
| Finance, General | 15 | ||
| Physical Education Teaching and Coaching | 15 | ||
| History, General | 13 | ||
| Digital Communication and Media & Multimedia | 12 | ||
| History, Other | 12 | ||
| Secondary Education and Teaching | 10 | ||
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 9 | ||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences & Liberal Studies | 9 | ||
| Teacher Education, Multiple Levels | 9 | ||
| Economics, General | 8 | ||
| Special Education and Teaching, General | 7 | ||
| Educational & Instructional Technology | 6 | ||
| Computational and Applied Mathematics | 5 | ||
| Music, General | 5 | ||
| Women's Studies | 4 | ||
| Spanish Language and Literature | 3 | ||
| Anthropology, General | 2 | ||
| Biochemistry | 2 | ||
| Labor Studies | 1 | ||
| Philosophy | 1 | ||
| Grand Total | 2 | 851 | 104 |
Eastern Connecticut State University has a graduation rate of 58%, which is among the 42% highest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 58% | 53% | 61% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Eastern Connecticut State University has published 1,788 scientific papers with 30,321 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Computer Science, Political Science, Environmental Science, Biology, Law, Sociology, Engineering, Psychology, and Philosophy.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 13 | 38 |
| 1993 | 6 | 32 |
| 1994 | 14 | 33 |
| 1995 | 12 | 58 |
| 1996 | 18 | 64 |
| 1997 | 13 | 63 |
| 1998 | 14 | 96 |
| 1999 | 18 | 104 |
| 2000 | 37 | 151 |
| 2001 | 23 | 162 |
| 2002 | 35 | 234 |
| 2003 | 40 | 288 |
| 2004 | 35 | 329 |
| 2005 | 36 | 454 |
| 2006 | 40 | 589 |
| 2007 | 37 | 623 |
| 2008 | 44 | 742 |
| 2009 | 48 | 839 |
| 2010 | 62 | 897 |
| 2011 | 69 | 1041 |
| 2012 | 62 | 1246 |
| 2013 | 65 | 1330 |
| 2014 | 68 | 1494 |
| 2015 | 69 | 1586 |
| 2016 | 96 | 1617 |
| 2017 | 83 | 1576 |
| 2018 | 79 | 1630 |
| 2019 | 104 | 1780 |
| 2020 | 109 | 2087 |
| 2021 | 98 | 2220 |
| 2022 | 79 | 2063 |
| 2023 | 79 | 2070 |
| 2024 | 38 | 2025 |
Notable alumni
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Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
- Occupations
- short story writerjournalistpoetnon-fiction writernovelist
- Biography
-
Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie is a Nigerian author and activist. Regarded as a central figure in postcolonial feminist literature, she is the author of the novels Purple Hibiscus (2003), Half of a Yellow Sun (2006) and Americanah (2013). Her other works include the book of essays We Should All Be Feminists (2014); Dear Ijeawele, or A Feminist Manifesto in Fifteen Suggestions (2017); a memoir, Notes on Grief (2021); and a children's book, Mama's Sleeping Scarf (2023).
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Camille Kostek
- Occupations
- modelpresenteractor
- Biography
-
Camille Veronica Kostek is an American model, television presenter, and actress. She appeared in the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue and was featured on the cover of the magazine's 2019 edition.
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Jeff Benedict
- Years
- 1966-.. (age 59)
- Occupations
- journalistjurist
- Biography
-
Jeff Benedict is an American author, a special features writer for Sports Illustrated, and a television and film producer. He has written for The New York Times and the Los Angeles Times, and his stories have been the basis for segments on 60 Minutes, 20/20, CBS Sunday Morning, CBS Evening News, the NFL Network, HBO Real Sports, Good Morning America, 48 Hours, and the Discovery Channel.
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Elinore McCance-Katz
- Occupations
- physicianofficialacademic
- Biography
-
Elinore F. McCance-Katz is an American physician, academic, and government official who served as Assistant Secretary of Health and Human Services for Mental Health and Substance Use from 2017 to 2021. Prior to assuming her current role, she was the chief medical officer for the Rhode Island Department of Behavioral Healthcare, Developmental Disabilities, and Hospitals and a professor at the Alpert Medical School at Brown University. Her nomination was supported by the American Psychiatric Association, which released a statement saying "Dr. McCance-Katz has a wealth of experience in academic and public sector settings in addressing mental health and substance use disorders."
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Pat Boyd
- Occupations
- politician
- Biography
-
Patrick S. Boyd is an educator and American politician who is a member of the Connecticut House of Representatives, serving since 2017. He represents the Towns of Ashford, Brooklyn, Eastford, Hampton, Mansfield, Pomfret, and Woodstock composing the Connecticut's 50th House of Representatives district of the Connecticut General Assembly. Boyd is currently the House Chairman of the Public Safety & Security Committee.
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David W. Gay
- Enrolled in Eastern Connecticut State University
- Graduated with Bachelor of Arts
- Occupations
- military personnel
- Biography
-
David William Gay was the Adjutant General of the state of Connecticut from 1992 to 1999. He began his military career with the United States Marine Corps and later transferred to the Army. He served for over 39 years in the military.
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Christopher Coutu
- Occupations
- politician
- Biography
-
Christopher D. Coutu is an American Army National Guard officer, who also served as a three-term municipal and state elected leader.
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William A. Cugno
- Enrolled in Eastern Connecticut State University
- Graduated with Bachelor of Arts in political science
- Occupations
- military personnel
- Biography
-
Major General William Anthony Cugno was born April 4, 1948, in Waterbury, Connecticut. He was the son of Anthony and Marie Cugno of Harwich, Massachusetts. He graduated from Waterbury's Crosby High School in 1967. He earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in political science from Eastern Connecticut State University in Willimantic, Connecticut in 1984 and a master's degree in public administration from Shippensburg University, Shippensburg, Pennsylvania, in 1991.
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Kevin Christie
- Occupations
- teacherpolitician
- Biography
-
Kevin Christie is an American politician in the state of Vermont. He is a member of the Vermont House of Representatives, sitting as a Democrat from the Windsor-4-2 district, having been first elected in 2010.
General info
| Alternative names | ECSU Eastern |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1889 |
| Motto | Connecticut's Public Liberal Arts University |
| Colors | maroon, blue |
| Academic calendar | September to May (September - December; January-May). Also Intersession (January) and Summer Session (May-August) |
| Total FTE staff | 636 |
| Carnegie classification | Master's Colleges & Universities: Small Programs |
Location and contacts
| Address | 83 Windham St Willimantic, Connecticut, 06226 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 18,000 |
| Phone | 8604655000 |