About Eastern Connecticut State University
With more than one hundred years of educational excellence, Eastern Connecticut State provides higher educational opportunities ranging from undergraduate to doctoral programs. Flexible online studies are available in areas, including business and education. Complete a fully online option or pursue a program that combines online coursework with a local hands-on practical experience.
This public university reflects core values and a vision that supports its liberal arts mission. Key values include a focus on community engagement and inclusion, academic curiosity and excellence, integrity, and responsibility. The university strives to prepare students to be good stewards of the environment and to be intellectually engaged in the campus community.
Enrolling around 4,000 students today, the university has come a long way since its founding as a state normal school graduating its first 22 schoolteachers.
Accreditation & Licensing
Eastern Connecticut State University is accredited by:
New England Commission of Higher Education (NECHE)
Type:
4-year, PublicHighest Level Offered:
Master's degreeReligious Affiliation:
Not applicableEnrollment:
Undergraduate: 4,241 ; Graduate: 216Percent of Fully Online Students:
Undergraduate: 2% ; Graduate: 38%Graduation Rate:
58%Median Earnings, 10-Years After Degree Completion:
$56,469Median Debt After Graduation (4-Year Degree):
$24,250Average Undergraduates Receiving Aid:
78%Per Undergraduate Average Aid Award:
$9,031Yellow Ribbon Program:
YesCredit for Military Training:
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Geographic and Educational Overview
Eastern Connecticut State University is located in Connecticut
Connecticut at a Glance:
Top Majors in Connecticut:
Top Incentives in Connecticut:
- Roberta B. Willis Scholarship Program: Up to $5,250 annually
Top Career Pathways in Connecticut:
- Entry Level: Insurance Analyst ($65,000)
- Mid Level: Risk Manager ($110,000)
- Senior Level: Insurance Director ($160,000+)
- Required Education: BS Finance or Business
- Certifications: CPCU, ARM