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.

Course Topics

The school is known for its programs in mathematics, media, fine arts, therapy and counseling, and liberal arts.

Eastern Connecticut State Selectivity

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.

Faculty

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.

Student Enrollment

In 2007, the school had 5,137 students enrolled (4,474 full-time equivalent).

Student Life

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.