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Eastern Connecticut State University
Eastern Connecticut State University says yes to 83% of applicants. Focus less on getting in and more on what's below — starting with the $56,469 median earnings.
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Eastern Connecticut State University anchors the college town of Willimantic, CT, where the public campus and town largely share a footprint.
Its highest-earning path is Computer and Information Sciences, General, where graduates median $93,070 four years out. 28.7% of undergraduates carry Pell grants — a plain read on who the campus actually serves. With 3,418 undergraduates and a residential core, weekends happen on campus — and 83.7% of first-years come back for a second year.
Submitters admitted here typically landed between 1110 and 1320 — near the CT middle for four-year schools. Put your own practice estimate on Eastern Connecticut State University's range with the SAT calculator, or bring a saved GPA from the grade tools.
Admissions
In the Fall 2023 cycle, Eastern Connecticut State University received 5,275 applications and admitted 4,249 (80.5%), with 614 enrolling.
Scores help here but aren't the gate. If your SAT sits inside the 1110–1320 submitter range, sending it likely helps; below it, Eastern Connecticut State University's own policy says you can leave it out.
| Score | 25th | 50th | 75th |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Reading & Writing | 570 | 610 | 670 |
| SAT Math | 540 | 590 | 650 |
Percentiles are among students who submitted scores (Fall 2023 admissions cycle).
How Eastern Connecticut State University compares
| Eastern Connecticut State University | Connecticut median | National median | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance rate | 83% | 76% | 77.2% |
| Tuition (in-state) | $13,928 | $30,207 | $19,591 |
| Median earnings (10 yr) | $56,469 | $64,209 | $53,781 |
At $56,469, ten-year earnings trail the state median ($64,209). Look at Eastern Connecticut State University's major-level rows below before reading too much into the campus-wide number.
Cost, size & completion
In-state students pay $13,928 in tuition; crossing a state border raises that to $17,428. For non-residents, Eastern Connecticut State University's $17,428 is the number to weigh against private options before assuming public means cheaper.
At 3,418 undergrads, Eastern Connecticut State University is a mid-sized campus by U.S. standards.
57.5% graduate within six years. Roughly 42% don't — ask a Eastern Connecticut State University tour guide what happens to them and watch the answer carefully.
Top majors by earnings at Eastern Connecticut State University
| Bachelor's program | Median earnings, 4 yrs after completion |
|---|---|
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | $93,070 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | $77,395 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $75,235 |
| Business/Commerce, General | $66,458 |
| Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences | $63,566 |
| Biology, General | $62,726 |
| Social Work | $61,908 |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General | $61,190 |
| Mathematics | $55,574 |
| Sociology | $55,084 |
| Political Science and Government | $54,479 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $53,673 |
| Criminology | $52,942 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $52,010 |
| Psychology, General | $51,748 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $51,648 |
| English Language and Literature, General | $51,257 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $48,418 |
| History | $46,851 |
| Fine and Studio Arts | $41,933 |
Median earnings for these 20 Eastern Connecticut State University programs come from a different federal cohort than the campus-wide $56,469 above — compare rows to each other, not to that 10-year figure. 15 additional Eastern Connecticut State University programs have earnings withheld under federal privacy rules.
Frequently asked questions
What GPA and test scores do you need for Eastern Connecticut State University?
Among admitted students who submitted scores, the middle 50% scored 1110–1320 on the SAT. There's no published GPA cutoff — pair these ranges with the 83% admission rate to judge your odds.
What is Eastern Connecticut State University's acceptance rate?
80.5% in the Fall 2023 cycle — 4,249 admitted from 5,275 applicants.
How much does Eastern Connecticut State University cost?
In-state tuition is $13,928; out-of-state students pay $17,428. Fees, housing and aid move the real total in both directions.
What do Eastern Connecticut State University graduates earn?
Federal data puts median earnings at $56,469 ten years after enrolling. The table above breaks this down by major.
Similar colleges in Connecticut
- Central Connecticut State University — 73.3% admitted
- University of Bridgeport — 83% admitted
- University of New Haven — 60.4% admitted
- Quinnipiac University — 72.2% admitted
Run your own numbers
Data: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (Jun 2026), IPEDS ADM2023/HD2024. Retrieved 2026-09-01. Figures reflect the latest federal cohorts, which lag the current admissions cycle.