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Eastern Connecticut State University (Eastern)
- 83 Windham St
- Willimantic, CT 06226
- OPEID College Code: 00142500
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- General Phone: (860) 465-5000
- Interim President: Michael Pernal
- Website: www.easternct.edu

- Type: Public, 4-Year or Above
- Calendar System: Semester
- Highest Degree: Master's Degree
- Local Area: Town Fringe
- Student Enrollment: 5,137
- College Alias: Eastern, ECSU
- College Mascot: Warriors

Basic Information
- Student Services
- Remedial Services Offered
- Academic or Career Counseling Services Offered
- Employment Services Offered
- Placement Services For Graduates Offered
- Special Learning Opportunities
- Distance Learning Opportunities
- Study Abroad Opportunities
- Weekend / Evening Classes Available
- Teaching K-12 Certification Offered Can Complete Preparation With Specialization State Approved for Certification
- ROTC Army Air Force
- Mission Statement
- Click To Read Mission Statement
- Facilities and Programs Offered
- Library Available - Eastern Library Profile
- College Carnegie Classifications
- Basic Classification Masters Colleges and Universities (Medium Programs)
- Undergraduate Classification Arts & Sciences Plus Professions, Some Graduate Coexistence
- Graduate Classification Postbaccalaureate Professional (Education Dominant)
- Undergraduate Profile Classification Full-Time Four-Year, Selective, Higher Transfer-In
- Enrollment Classification Very High Undergraduate
- Size Classification Medium Four-Year, Primarily Residential
- Admission Fees Fall 2007
- Undergraduate Application Fee: $50.00
- Graduate Application Fee: $50.00
- College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credit
- Life Experience Credit
- AP Credit
- Applicant Considerations
- High School or Secondary School GPA Required
- High School or Secondary School Rank Required
- High School or Secondary School Record Required
- College Preparatory Program Completion Recommended
- Recommendation Consideration Recommended
- Admission Test Scores (SAT ®,ACT ®,...) Required
- TOEFL Required
Undergraduate Admissions Fall 2007
| Male | Female | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Applicants | 1,659 | 2,156 | 3,815 |
| Number Granted Admission (%) | 976 (59%) | 1,263 (59%) | 2,239 (59%) |
| Number Admitted Who Enrolled (%) | 421 (43%) | 459 (36%) | 880 (39%) |
Enrolled Students Submitting Test Scores Fall 2007
| Number | Percent (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Exam | 874 | 99% |
| ACT ® Exam | - | - |
Enrolled Students Test Scores Fall 2007
| 25th Percentile | 75th Percentile | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Critical Reading | 460 | 550 |
| SAT ® Math | 460 | 560 |
| SAT ® Writing | - | - |
| ACT ® Composite | - | - |
| ACT ® English | - | - |
| ACT ® Math | - | - |
- Financial Aid Links and Information
- Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 73%
Financial Aid Breakdown 2006-07
| Loan | Federal Grant | State/Local Grant | Institutional Grant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (%) of Students Receiving | 61% | 19% | 19% | 33% |
| Avg Amount Receiving | $4,957 | $2,794 | $2,120 | $6,257 |
Federal Loan Default Rates
| 2006 | 2005 | 2004 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Default Rate (%) | 3.2% | 2.9% | 4.0% |
| Number in Default | 41 | 35 | 40 |
| Number in Repayment | 1,275 | 1,170 | 994 |
Undergraduate Student Expenses
| 2007-08 | 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses | |||
| In-State Tuition and Fees | $6,961 | $6,572 | $6,094 |
| Out of State Tuition and Fees | $14,446 | $14,894 | $14,033 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,168 | $1,112 | $1,056 |
| Housing Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $8,377 | $7,964 | $8,600 |
| Other Expenses | $3,836 | $3,632 | $3,420 |
| Off Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $8,377 | $7,964 | $7,580 |
| Other Expenses | $3,632 | $3,632 | $3,420 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| Other Expenses | $5,618 | $3,632 | $3,906 |
| Total Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| In-State | $20,342 | $19,280 | $19,170 |
| Out of State | $27,827 | $27,602 | $27,109 |
| Off Campus | |||
| In-State | $20,138 | $19,280 | $18,150 |
| Out of State | $27,623 | $27,602 | $26,089 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| In-State | $13,747 | $11,876 | $11,056 |
| Out of State | $21,232 | $20,198 | $18,995 |
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
Additional Information
- Overall Student Enrollment
- Total Student Enrollment: 5,137 Undergraduate: 4,826 Graduate: 311
- Student Gender
- Total Student Gender Male: 2,239 Female: 2,898
- Undergraduate Gender Male: 2,164 Female: 2,662
- Graduate Gender Male: 75 Female: 236
- Student Attendance
- Total Student Attendance Full-Time: 4,043 Part-Time: 1,094
- Undergraduate Attendance Full-Time: 3,975 Part-Time: 851
- Graduate Attendance Full-Time: 68 Part-Time: 243
Student Race Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Resident Alien | 40 | 0.8% |
| American Indian | 26 | 0.5% |
| Black | 360 | 7% |
| Asian | 103 | 2% |
| Hispanic | 274 | 5% |
| White | 4,103 | 80% |
| Unknown | 231 | 4% |
Student Age Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Age Under 18 | 127 | 2% |
| Ages 18-19 | 1,683 | 33% |
| Ages 20-21 | 1,533 | 30% |
| Ages 22-24 | 806 | 16% |
| Ages 25-29 | 340 | 7% |
| Ages 30-34 | 151 | 3% |
| Ages 35-39 | 147 | 3% |
| Ages 40-49 | 225 | 4% |
| Ages 50-65 | 100 | 2% |
| Age Over 65 | 23 | 0.4% |
| Age Uknown | 2 | 0.04% |
Employee Type Breakdown
| Total | Full-Time | Part-Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Employees | 918 | 602 | 316 |
| Faculty Status | 464 | 224 | 240 |
| Tenured Faculty | 148 | 148 | - |
| Graduate Assistants | 4 | - | 4 |
| Instruction, Research and/or Public Service | 412 | 199 | 213 |
| Primarily Instruction | 412 | 199 | 213 |
| Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial | 33 | 33 | - |
| Other Professionals | 271 | 168 | 103 |
| Technical and/or Paraprofessional | 202 | 202 | - |
| Clerical And Secretarial | 67 | 67 | - |
| Skilled Crafts | 36 | 36 | - |
| Service and/or Maintenance | 83 | 83 | - |
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $69,843 (198) | $73,034 (115) | $65,421 (83) |
| Professor | $88,437 (67) | $92,119 (42) | $82,252 (25) |
| Associate Professor | $66,831 (66) | $67,833 (40) | $65,289 (26) |
| Assistant Professor | $54,573 (60) | $55,808 (31) | $53,252 (29) |
| Instructor | $43,675 (5) | $43,282 (2) | $43,937 (3) |
| 11/12 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $118,054 (1) | $118,054 (1) | - (-) |
| Professor | $118,054 (1) | $118,054 (1) | - (-) |
| Equated 9 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $69,977 (199) | $73,237 (116) | $65,421 (83) |
| Professor | $88,557 (68) | $92,223 (43) | $82,252 (25) |
| Associate Professor | $66,831 (66) | $67,833 (40) | $65,289 (26) |
| Assistant Professor | $54,573 (60) | $55,808 (31) | $53,252 (29) |
| Instructor | $43,675 (5) | $43,282 (2) | $43,937 (3) |
Overall Athletic Team Information
- Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (Ncaa)
| Total | Men's Teams | Women's Teams | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Participants | |||
| All Athletes | 320 | 155 | 165 |
| Unduplicated Athletes | 301 | 152 | 149 |
| Baseball | 46 | 46 | - |
| Basketball | 31 | 16 | 15 |
| Track and Field and Cross Country (Combined) | 65 | 33 | 32 |
| Field Hocky | 24 | - | 24 |
| Lacrosse | 55 | 37 | 18 |
| Soccer | 48 | 23 | 25 |
| Softball | 19 | - | 19 |
| Swimming | 16 | - | 16 |
| Volleyball | 16 | - | 16 |
| Coaches Salaries | |||
| Head Coaches | - | $37,069 | $28,844 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | $3,741 | $3,728 |
| Coaches | |||
| All Coaches | 43 | 18 | 25 |
| Baseball | 5 | 5 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 4 | 4 | - |
| Basketball | 6 | 3 | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Track and Field and Cross Country (Combined) | 8 | 4 | 4 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 6 | 3 | 3 |
| Field Hocky | 4 | - | 4 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 3 | - | 3 |
| Lacrosse | 5 | 3 | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| Soccer | 5 | 3 | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| Softball | 3 | - | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | - | 2 |
| Swimming | 3 | - | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | - | 2 |
| Volleyball | 4 | - | 4 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 3 | - | 3 |
- Retention Rates
- Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 74%
- Part-Time Entering Students Retained: 69%
Graduation Rates
| (%) of Entering Class | |
|---|---|
| Overall | |
| All Students | 48% |
| By Gender | |
| Male | 44% |
| Female | 52% |
| By Race | |
| Non-Resident Alien | 38% |
| American Indian | 20% |
| Black | 36% |
| Asian | 22% |
| Hispanic | 32% |
| White | 51% |
| Unknown | 35% |
| By Years Prior to Graduation | |
| 4 Years or Less | 30% |
| 5 Years | 46% |
| 6 Years | 48% |
Crime Statistics
| 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|
| Arrests | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Drug Related | 6 | 6 |
| Liquor Related | 5 | 2 |
| Residence Hall | ||
| Drug Related | 6 | 6 |
| Liquor Related | 2 | - |
| Criminal Offenses | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Forcible Rape | - | 1 |
| Non-Forcible Rape | - | 1 |
| Robbery | 1 | 1 |
| Aggravated Assault | - | 2 |
| Burglary | 5 | 3 |
| Vehicle Theft | 5 | 6 |
| Residence Hall | ||
| Burglary | 5 | 1 |
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