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ACCEPTANCE RATE

63.87%

FINANCIAL AID RATE

94%

STUDENT TEACHER RATIO

15:1

DEGREE OFFERED ONLINE

2

FINANCIAL AID AWARD AVG.

$7,059

Average Grants + Scholarship Aid Awarded to Undergraduate Students

Percent of Full-Time Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid

Percent of Students Paying In-State Tuition vs Out-of-State Tuition

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Liberal Arts Degree

The liberal arts program at Eastern Connecticut State University prepares students for careers in marketing, sales, business, social media, graphic design, data analysis and management, computer programming, and information technology networking and support. The program focuses in a structured combination of the arts. Program courses include: biological and physical sciences, social sciences, humanities, and independently designed programs of study. Get more details below including other Connecticut colleges that offer liberal arts degrees.

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Eastern Connecticut State University (Eastern)

97 Newberry Road, East Windsor, CT

Eastern Connecticut State University provides a variety of degree programs for students to assist them in their growth and development. The school is located in Willimantic, Connecticut and publically funded. Eastern has an annual student enrollment of around 5,600.

Here is a list of some of the popular programs Eastern Connecticut State University offers:

  • Business And Marketing Studies
  • Social Sciences
  • Psychology
  • Liberal Arts And Sciences
  • Communications And Journalism
  • English Language And Literature

Students applying for admission are usually required to submit an application, transcripts, records, standardized test scores and any requested personal statements, which will then be reviewed by the school. The most common standardized test scores among students admitted to Eastern are within the range of 19 - 23 for the ACT exam, or 910 - 1100 on the SAT. This school has an admissions rate of 70% of which only 44% decided to enroll. More information on admissions can be found here.

Tuition & fees at Eastern vary for in-state and nonresidents. In-state tuition costs nearly $9,400 per year, while out-of-state tuition costing $21,000 for the year. Housing may be available for those that would like to live on-campus for a cost of $6,400 annually. Eastern Connecticut State University may provide financial aid for students that are eligible as scholarships, grants, and loans.

The Eastern "Warriors" have a number of intercollegiate athletic programs through participation in the NCAA. Sports available may include:

  • Baseball (NCAA Division III)
  • Basketball (NCAA Division III)
  • Track & Field (NCAA Division III)
  • Field Hockey (NCAA Division III)
  • Lacrosse (NCAA Division III)

Students can take a look at the school's http://www.easternct.edu/ to see additional information.

Students Enrolled in the Liberal Arts Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Eastern offers a bachelor's degree program in liberal arts.

Students by Gender (2019)

 Graduates
Male0
Female3

Students by Race (2019)

 Graduates
White3

Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.

Career Options for Graduates

Upon completion of the Liberal Arts program at Eastern Connecticut State University, most students have pursued careers in the following fields:

Postsecondary Teachers, All Other

Description

All postsecondary teachers not listed separately.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, postsecondary teachers, all other employment is expected to grow at a rate of 9.3% from 2014 to 2024

Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).

Admission Requirements & Details

The information regarding admissions below may give you an idea of the candidates Eastern accepts. The details may include admissions application requirements and recommendations, as well as any AP credits that may be transferred.

College Credits Accepted

  • Dual Credits
  • Life Experience Credits
  • AP Course Credits
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Academics & Student Services

Student Services

To help students and recent graduates, Eastern Connecticut State University may provide services to students like those listed below:

  • Online course work available
  • Career path counseling
  • Work study style employment
  • Assisting students to find work

Intercollegiate Athletics

Eastern is a Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), with many of the sports being in the NCAA Division III without football classification. The most popular sports played are listed below:

  • Baseball (Little East Conference)
  • Basketball (Little East Conference)
  • Track and Field (Little East Conference)
  • Field Hockey
  • Lacrosse
  • Soccer
  • Softball
  • Swimming
  • Volleyball