ECSU Description

Eastern Connecticut State University is the state's public liberal arts university. As a predominantly undergraduate institution, Eastern develops outstanding students who integrate learning with expertise in their chosen fields of study for both civic and career success in a highly technological and rapidly changing world.

Eastern offers a wide range of undergraduate majors in the arts and sciences and professional studies, and selected graduate programs, encompassing interdisciplinary and integrated approaches to teaching and learning. The Eastern experience affords students the opportunity to acquire knowledge, values and skills necessary to pursue meaningful careers and advanced study, become productive members of their communities, and embrace lifelong learning. The University strives to be a model community of learners of different ages from diverse cultural, racial and social backgrounds.

Eastern brings world-class lecturers and performers to campus to enrich the liberal arts experiences of our students. In addition, students in the theatre, music, dance, film, and visual arts programs share their creativity with performances, exhibitions, and other activities.

Quick Facts

Location

Northeast

Setting

Small Town Setting

Type

Public

Size

Large (5,000 to 10,000 Undergrad)

Mascot

Warriors

On-Campus Housing Available

Yes

In-State Tuition

$7,813

Out-of-State Tuition

$18,254

Selectivity

Selective

Enrollment

5,610

ECSU Students

Full-Time Undergrad Students
5,092
Freshman Class
981
Total Students (Undergrads & Graduate Students)
5,610

Undergraduate vs. Graduate

Undergraduate
90%
Graduate
10%

Full-Time vs. Part-time Students

Full-Time
96%
Part-Time
4%

Students Coming From In-State vs. Out-of-State

In-State
89%
Out-of-State
11%

Gender of Students

Women
55%
Men
45%

Ethnic Diversity

African-American
7%
Asian
1%
Caucasian
74%
Latino
5%
Other
13%

Students State Origin

Connecticut
89%
New York
4%
Massachusetts
2%
Rhode Island
1%
Other
4%

International Students

International
1%
Domestic
99%