Eastern Connecticut State University

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2024 Undergraduate Tuition

$6,998

5.01% growth from 2023

2024 Average Net Price

$21,512

After Financial Aid

2024 Acceptance Rate

83%

6,491 Applicants

2024 Enrolled Students

4,355

77% Full-Time

2024 Graduation Rate

57.1%

543 Graduates

About

Eastern Connecticut State University is a higher education institution located in Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region, CT. In 2024, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at Eastern Connecticut State University were General Business Administration & Management (94 degrees awarded), General Psychology (91 degrees), and General Health Services (60 degrees).

In 2024, 925 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Eastern Connecticut State University. 62.2% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 37.8% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (627 degrees), 5.6 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (112 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Eastern Connecticut State University is $6,998, which is $−17,002 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,000).

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Costs

In 2024, the median undergraduate tuition at Eastern Connecticut State University is $6,998, which is $17,002 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,000).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $21,512.

In 2024, 75% of undergraduate students attending Eastern Connecticut State University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 48% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$6,998

2024 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2024, the cost of tuition at Eastern Connecticut State University was $6,998. The cost of tuition at Eastern Connecticut State University is $−17,002 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,000).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Eastern Connecticut State University (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$21,512

2024 Value

1.45%

1 Year Growth

In 2024 Eastern Connecticut State University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $21,512. Between 2023 and 2024, the average net price of Eastern Connecticut State University grew by 1.45%.

This chart compares the average net price of Eastern Connecticut State University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$13,771

Room and Board

$800

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Eastern Connecticut State University was of $13,771 in 2024. The cost of room and board increased by 4.37% between 2023 and 2024.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $800. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Eastern Connecticut State University (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

75%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

48%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

75% of undergraduate students at Eastern Connecticut State University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2024. This represents a decline of 3.85% with respect to 2023, when 78% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Eastern Connecticut State University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Admissions

Eastern Connecticut State University received 6,491 undergraduate applications in 2024, which represents a 23.1% annual growth. Out of those 6,491 applicants, 5,386 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 83% acceptance rate.

There were 4,355 students enrolled at Eastern Connecticut State University in 2024. 18% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

Eastern Connecticut State University has an overall enrollment yield of 15%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

83%

Acceptance Rate in 2024

5,386

Accepted Out of 6,491

In 2024, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Eastern Connecticut State University was 83% (5,386 admissions from 6,491 applications). This is higher than the acceptance rate of 2023, which was 80.5%. Between 2023 and 2024, the number of applicants grew by 23.1%, while admissions grew by 26.8%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of Eastern Connecticut State University (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

18%

Submission Percentage (2024)

147

Scores Submitted (2024)

18% of enrolled first-time students at Eastern Connecticut State University in 2024 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

The following chart shows the average SAT scores for the 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile of applicants for each section of the test that they are evaluated on.

Enrollment

Eastern Connecticut State University had a total enrollment of 4,355 students in 2024. The full-time enrollment at Eastern Connecticut State University is 3,353 students and the part-time enrollment is 1,002. This means that 77% of students enrolled at Eastern Connecticut State University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Eastern Connecticut State University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 63.6% White, 14.4% Hispanic or Latino, 8.31% Black or African American, 3.95% Asian, 2.39% Two or More Races, 0.23% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.115% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Eastern Connecticut State University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (37.4%), followed by White Male (26.8%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (8.88%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (43.3%), followed by White Male (29.9%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (8.92%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

77%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Eastern Connecticut State University in 2024, both undergraduate and graduate, is 4,355 students. The full-time enrollment at Eastern Connecticut State University is 3,353 and the part-time enrollment is 1,002. This means that 77% of students enrolled at Eastern Connecticut State University are enrolled full-time compared with 67.1% at similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Eastern Connecticut State University (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

84%

2024 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Eastern Connecticut State University was 84%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Masters Colleges and Universities (73%), Eastern Connecticut State University had a retention rate higher than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Eastern Connecticut State University (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2024)

White
2,771 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
629 enrolled students
Black or African American
362 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Eastern Connecticut State University is 63.6% White, 14.4% Hispanic or Latino, 8.31% Black or African American, 3.95% Asian, 2.39% Two or More Races, 0.23% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.115% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Masters Colleges and Universities is 47.4% White, 18.8% Hispanic or Latino, and 13.6% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 291 students (6.68%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2024, 225 more women than men received degrees from Eastern Connecticut State University. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Eastern Connecticut State University is white (627 degrees awarded). There were 5.6 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (112 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Eastern Connecticut State University is General Business Administration & Management (94 degrees awarded), followed by General Psychology (91 degrees) and General Health Services (60 degrees).

In 2024, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Eastern Connecticut State University, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are History (27 degrees awarded), English (37 degrees), and Communications (57 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Lawyers, & judges, magistrates, & other judicial workers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Eastern Connecticut State University are Lawyers, & judges, magistrates, & other judicial workers (531,436 people), Other managers (482,766 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (329,000 people), Postsecondary teachers (258,729 people), and Secondary school teachers (241,500 people).

The most specialized majors at Eastern Connecticut State University in 2024 are History (27 degrees awarded), English (37 degrees), Communications (57 degrees), Math & Statistics (24 degrees), and Social Sciences (85 degrees) (as of 2024).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Eastern Connecticut State University are Surgeons, Diagnostic medical sonographers, Magnetic resonance imaging technologists, Securities, commodities, & financial services sales agents, and Physicians

The most specialized majors at Eastern Connecticut State University are History (27 degrees awarded), English (37 degrees), Communications (57 degrees), Math & Statistics (24 degrees), and Social Sciences (85 degrees) (as of 2024).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Eastern Connecticut State University are Elementary & secondary schools (873,016 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (612,203 people), Computer Systems Design (436,347 people), Legal services (434,719 people), and Management, scientific & technical consulting services (276,060 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Eastern Connecticut State University.

General Studies

Most Common (2024)

5 degrees awarded

In 2024, the most common associates degree concentration at Eastern Connecticut State University was General Studies with 5 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from associates degree programs at Eastern Connecticut State University according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

350

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2024

575

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2024

In 2024, 350 degrees were awarded to men at Eastern Connecticut State University, which is 0.609 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (575).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Eastern Connecticut State University by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2024, 52 degrees were awarded to men at Eastern Connecticut State University in General Business Administration & Management, which is 1.24 times more than the 42 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2024, 77 degrees were awarded to men at Eastern Connecticut State University in General Psychology, which is 5.5 times more than the 14 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

50%

100% Completion Time

60%

150% Completion Time

In 2024, 50% of students graduating from Eastern Connecticut State University completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 60% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 61% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Masters Colleges and Universities Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Asian Male

Highest Graduation Rate (72.7%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2024 at Eastern Connecticut State University is Male and Asian (72.7% graduation rate). Across all Masters Colleges and Universities, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (75.5%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2024)

White
627 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
112 degrees awarded
Black or African American
62 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Eastern Connecticut State University is white (627 degrees awarded). There were 5.6 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (112 degrees).

6.7% of degree recipients (62 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2024)

White Female
647 degrees awarded
White Female
626 degrees awarded
White Female
573 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Eastern Connecticut State University is white female (647 degrees awarded). There were 1.03 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (626 degrees).

Operations

Eastern Connecticut State University has an endowment valued at nearly $20.6M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 3.81M (18.5%) compared to the 9.2% average return (4.22M on 45.9M) across all Masters Colleges and Universities.

In 2024, Eastern Connecticut State University had a total salary expenditure of 130M. Eastern Connecticut State University employs 88 Professors, 47 Associate professors and 16 Assistant professors. Most academics at Eastern Connecticut State University are Male Professor (51), Female Professor (37), and Male Associate professor (25).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Eastern Connecticut State University are: Service, with 99 employees, Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 79 employees, and Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 45 employees.

Endowment

$20.6M

2024 Endowment

13%

growth from 2023

Eastern Connecticut State University has an endowment valued at about $20.6M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The endowment of Eastern Connecticut State University grew 13% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $25.3M lower than than the median endowment of Masters Colleges and Universities according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Eastern Connecticut State University (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Masters Colleges & Universities: Small Programs Carnegie Classification grouping.

Government Grants and Contracts

Grants & Contracts

$3.61M - Federal
$557k - State
$7.59k - Local

As of 2024, Eastern Connecticut State University received $3.61M in grants and contracts from the federal government, $557k from state grants and contracts, and $7.59k from local grants and contracts.

Salary Expenditure

$61.2M

2024 Salaries

3.75%

growth from 2023

In 2024, Eastern Connecticut State University paid a median of $61.2M in salaries, which represents 47.2% of their overall expenditure ($130M) and a 3.75% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 4.38% decline between 2022 and 2023, and a 4.35% growth between 2021 and 2022.

Instructional Salaries

$17.3M

Instructional Salaries

154

Number of Employees

In 2024, Eastern Connecticut State University paid a total of $17.3M to 154 employees working as instructors, which represents 28.2% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $965k (3.13%) for similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

Occupations by Share

In 2024, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Eastern Connecticut State University were Service with 99 employees, Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 79 employees, and Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 45 employees.

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