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The campus of Eastern Connecticut State is in Willimantic, Connecticut, 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 2005 had SAT verbal scores of at least 460. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 460 and 550.
Eastern Connecticut State has a tenure system for senior faculty. The full-time faculty at the school is well-paid, which often goes with faculty quality.
In 2005, Eastern Connecticut State had 5,113 students enrolled (4,346 full-time equivalent).
A lot of students at the school attend part-time. Eastern Connecticut State offers dorm rooms to a higher percentage of its students than do most colleges. The school 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
Admissions Phone: (860) 465-5286
Financial Aid Phone: (860) 465-5205
http://www.easternct.edu/
Eastern Connecticut State awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 328 | sociology, general studies, English, interdisciplinary studies, history, economics, political science, liberal arts and sciences, ... |
| Business And Management | 136 | business, accounting, organizational behavior |
| Education And Teaching | 129 | physical education teaching, elementary school teaching, kindergarten/preschool teaching, reading teaching, secondary teaching, science teaching, instructional media design, middle school teaching |
| Therapy And Counseling | 120 | psychology |
| Media | 73 | communication studies |
| Science | 40 | biology, geological and earth sciences, biochemistry |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 39 | computer and info science, information science |
| Fine Arts | 39 | fine arts, fine arts studies |
| Family And Social Work | 27 | social work |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 20 | sports and fitness management |
| Mathematics | 18 | mathematics |
Number of programs and degrees for Eastern Connecticut State in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 860 | 27 |
| Master's degree | 99 | 8 |
| Associate's degree | 10 | 1 |
In 2005, Eastern Connecticut State had a total enrollment of 5,113 students (4,346 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 42% |
| Women | 58% |
| Full-Time | 94% |
| Part-Time | 6% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 89% |
| Graduate | 11% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 82% |
| Black | 7% |
| Hispanic | 4% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Other Races | 3% |
| (Foreign Students) | 1% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 3% |
| 18-19 | 29% |
| 20-21 | 27% |
| 22-24 | 17% |
| 25-29 | 7% |
| 30-34 | 4% |
| 35-39 | 4% |
| 40-49 | 7% |
| 50-64 | 2% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Connecticut | 89% |
| New York | 4% |
| Massachusetts | 3% |
| Rhode Island | 1% |
| New Jersey | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 75 % |
| Part-Time | 63 % |
Eastern Connecticut State offers campus housing for 2,396 of its 4,346 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Willimantic, Connecticut for details about the area surrounding the campus.)
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 3,135 | 2,195 | 70% | 925 | 42% |
| Men | 1,317 | 908 | 69% | 393 | 43% |
| Women | 1,818 | 1,287 | 71% | 532 | 41% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 460 | 560 |
| SAT Math | 460 | 550 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | required |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | not required |
| Recommendations | not required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 100% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Admissions Phone Number: (860) 465-5286
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 6,094 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 14,033 |
| Room and board | $ 8,600 |
| Room charge | $ 5,250 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 3,350 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,056 |
| Other expenses | $ 3,420 |
Financial Aid:
Eastern Connecticut State participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 142500)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (860) 465-5205
Eastern Connecticut State has a tenure system for faculty.
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 38 | $85,130 | 17 | $79,343 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 26 | $63,841 | 19 | $63,135 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 39 | $51,812 | 35 | $50,907 |
| Instructor | academic year | 4 | $40,562 | 5 | $41,190 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 107 | $66,147 | 76 | $59,685 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences (2005):
| 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 9% |  |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | |
| % of degrees in therapy and counseling (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 14% | |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
| % of degrees in media (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
| % of degrees in fine arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 17% | |
| % of freshmen enrolled part-time (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 19% | |
| % of degrees in mathematics (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | 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 placement services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad Offers campus housing 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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