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Eastern Connecticut State University is a public, coeducational liberal arts university, located in Willimantic, Connecticut. It was established in 1889, and is the second oldest campus in the Connecticut State University System. Eastern is a member of the Council of Public Liberal Arts Colleges. The campus is spread across an area of over 180 acres. The university offers more than 30 undergraduate majors and over 50 undergraduate minor programs. It is organized into the following academic divisions:
Eastern’s sports teams are nicknamed the Warriors and are members of the NCAA Division III, the Little East Conference and the Eastern College Athletic Conference.
The campus of Eastern Connecticut State is in Willimantic, CT, which is a town not far from a more urbanized area. The school is a public institution. Degrees at Eastern Connecticut State include, at the school's highest level, the Master's degree.
The school is known for its programs in mathematics, media, fine arts, therapy and counseling, and liberal arts.
Admission at Eastern Connecticut State is selective, not open to all who apply. Three quarters of students in 2007 had SAT verbal scores of at least 460. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 460 and 560. Many applicants are from out of state, an indication of the quality or special character of the school.
The school has a tenure system for senior faculty. The full-time faculty at Eastern Connecticut State is well-paid, which often goes with faculty quality.
In 2007, the school had 5,137 students enrolled (4,474 full-time equivalent).
A lot of students at Eastern Connecticut State attend part-time. The school offers dorm rooms to a higher percentage of its students than do most colleges. Eastern Connecticut State values student athletics, and belongs to the Little East Conference.
More complete details are provided below.
Eastern Connecticut State University
83 Windham St
Willimantic, CT 06226
General Phone: (860) 465-5000
http://www.easternct.edu/
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 348 | general studies, English, sociology, interdisciplinary studies, political science, history, economics, Spanish language, ... |
| Business And Management | 140 | business, accounting, organizational behavior |
| Education And Teaching | 137 | elementary school teaching, physical education teaching, secondary teaching, instructional media design, kindergarten/preschool teaching, reading teaching, science teaching, middle school teaching |
| Therapy And Counseling | 113 | psychology |
| Media | 64 | communication studies |
| Fine Arts | 48 | fine arts, fine arts studies |
| Science | 27 | biology, geological and earth sciences, biochemistry |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 26 | sports and fitness management |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 24 | information science, computer and info science |
| Family And Social Work | 18 | social work |
| Mathematics | 16 | mathematics |
Number of programs and degrees for Eastern Connecticut State in 2007:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 840 | 27 |
| Master's degree | 113 | 8 |
| Associate's degree | 8 | 1 |
In 2007, Eastern Connecticut State had a total enrollment of 5,137 students (4,474 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 48% |
| Women | 52% |
| Full-Time | 93% |
| Part-Time | 7% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 92% |
| Graduate | 8% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 80% |
| Black | 7% |
| Hispanic | 6% |
| Asian | 2% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Unknown | 4% |
| (Foreign Students) | 1% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 2% |
| 18-19 | 33% |
| 20-21 | 30% |
| 22-24 | 16% |
| 25-29 | 7% |
| 30-34 | 3% |
| 35-39 | 3% |
| 40-49 | 4% |
| 50-64 | 2% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 74 % |
| Part-Time | 69 % |
Eastern Connecticut State offers campus housing for 2,499 of its 4,474 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Willimantic, Connecticut for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Connecticut Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 3,815 | 2,239 | 59% | 880 | 39% |
| Men | 1,659 | 976 | 59% | 421 | 43% |
| Women | 2,156 | 1,263 | 59% | 459 | 36% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 460 | 550 |
| SAT Math | 460 | 560 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | required |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | recommended |
| Recommendations | recommended |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 99% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 6,961 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 14,446 |
| Room and board | $ 8,377 |
| Room charge | $ 4,677 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 3,700 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,168 |
| Other expenses | $ 3,836 |
Financial Aid:
Eastern Connecticut State participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 142500)
Eastern Connecticut State has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 86 | 53 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 21 | 17 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 9 | 13 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 1 | * | 0 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 1 | * | 0 | * |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 42 | $92,119 | 25 | $82,252 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 40 | $67,833 | 26 | $65,289 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 31 | $55,808 | 29 | $53,252 |
| Instructor | academic year | 2 | * | 3 | $43,937 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 115 | $73,034 | 83 | $65,421 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Basketball | Little East Conference |
| Baseball | Little East Conference |
| Track | Little East Conference |
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business/Commerce, General
Organizational Behavior Studies
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer and Information Sciences, General
Information Science/Studies
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Educational/Instructional Media Design
Elementary Education and Teaching
Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching
Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
Reading Teacher Education
Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education
Secondary Education and Teaching
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Social Work
FINE ARTS
Fine Arts and Art Studies, Other
Fine/Studio Arts, General
LIBERAL ARTS
Economics, General
English Language and Literature, General
General Studies
History, General
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Political Science and Government, General
Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MEDIA
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
SCIENCE
Biochemistry
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences, Other
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Eastern Connecticut State Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in liberal arts (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 8% |  |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | |
| % of degrees in fine arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 15% | |
| % of freshmen enrolled part-time (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 17% | |
| % of degrees in therapy and counseling (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 18% | |
| % of degrees in media (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
| % of degrees in mathematics (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 20% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Offers weekend classes Career counseling Career services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Tenure system for quality teaching Has ROTC (army, air force) NCAA athletic conference member
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