2023 Comprehensive Report on Rankings, Costs, Graduation Rate and More

$19,054

Net Price

73%

Admitted

23%

Enrolled

57%

Graduation Rate

14/1

Student / Faculty

University Detail

Eastern Connecticut State University

is a public, four or more years institution with a total student enrollment of 4,319. In 2021, there were 147 psychology and social work graduates. This institution ranks #11 in Connecticut and ranks #679 in the U.S. for schools that offer psychology degree programs.

Psychology Degrees Offered

Bachelor

Psychology Graduates

147

Total Enrollment

4,319

Type

Public, Four or more years

Institution Accreditation

New England Commission of Higher Education

Ranking for Eastern Connecticut State University

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#11

Connecticut Rank

Combining ranking factors for 20 schools that offer psychology degrees in Connecticut, Eastern Connecticut State University ranks #11.

#679

U.S. Rank

Combining ranking factors for 1,438 schools that offer psychology degrees in the U.S., Eastern Connecticut State University ranks #679.

Psychology Programs Offered

For psychology degrees, Eastern Connecticut State University offers General Psychology and Social Work at the bachelor level.

In the table below, see the programs offered and the number of graduates in each program.

Psychology Graduates in 2021BS
General Psychology100
Social Work47
Total Graduates147
US Department of Education

Admission, Enrollment, Graduation

In the fall of 2021, 4,630 students applied to the Eastern Connecticut State University. The university admitted 73% and 23% of those who were admitted also enrolled.

By comparison, the average number of applicants for Connecticut universities is 11,502. On average, all Connecticut institutions admit 65% and 21% of those who were admitted end up enrolling into the institution.

The percentage of Eastern Connecticut State University students who return after their first year to begin their second year is 77%. Compared to all Connecticut four or more years colleges, the percentage is 69%.

The overall graduation rate for Eastern Connecticut State University is 57%, compared to 64% for all Connecticut universities.

  • Credits Accepted: Dual enrollment, Credit for life experiences, Advanced placement (AP) credits

Compare ECSU to Connecticut Four or more years Colleges
Offering Psychology Degrees

Compare admission, acceptance, retention and graduation rates of Eastern Connecticut State University to the average of all Connecticut four or more years schools that offer psychology degrees.

Why it Matters

Compare Admission and Enrollment

Low admission rates and high enrollment rates denote not only how selective a school is, but also how in-demand the school is. High graduation rates show the overall success of an institution.

ECSU

4,630

Applicants

73%

Percent Admitted

23%

Percent Enrolled

77%

1st Time Student Retention Rate

57%

Graduation Rate

CT Colleges

11,502

Applicants

65%

Percent Admitted

21%

Percent Enrolled

69%

1st Time Student Retention Rate

64%

Graduation Rate

Student & Faculty Information

In the fall of 2021, there were 183 or 41% full-time instructional or research faculty members of all faculty and there were 267 or 59% part-time faculty members employed at Eastern Connecticut State University. The number of full-time instructional faculty was 183 or 41%.

Part-time teachers are paid less and cost less, so any organization with a disproportionate number of part-time teachers can invest money in more important areas. However, as part-time teachers, participants can work full-time in their profession and bring experience to the classroom.

Why it Matters

Compare Faculty Numbers

Low student faculty ratios and high full-time instructional percentages indicate that institutions focus their investments in areas that matter most to students.

ECSU

14 / 1

Student Faculty Ratio

41%

Percent Full-Time

59%

Percent Part-Time

41%

Percent Full-Time Instructional

CT Colleges

13 / 1

Student Faculty Ratio

40%

Percent Full-Time

60%

Percent Part-Time

38%

Percent Full-Time Instructional

Tuition and Student Expenses

For the 2021-2022 academic year at Eastern Connecticut State University the average cost of undergraduate tuition is $6,162, and the average cost for books and supplies is $800.

For graduate students, the average cost for tuition is $7,674 and the average cost for graduate fees is $6,142.

In the table below, find the average total expenses to attend Eastern Connecticut State University in 2021-2022 including tuition, room, board and living expenses for both undergraduate and graduate students.

Note that the average total expenses do not include financial aid, grants, loans or scholarships. You can find the average financial aid and net price data in the sections below.

Expenses for Eastern Connecticut State University2021-2022
On Campus Room & Board$14,434
On-Campus Living Expenses$2,298
Total Living Expenses$16,732
Tuition for In-State, Undergraduate$6,162
Books and Supplies, Undergraduate$800
Total Undergraduate Expenses$23,694
In-State, Graduate Tuition$7,674
In-State, Graduate Fees$6,142
Total Graduate Expenses$13,816
US Department of Education

Net Price

Average Net Price

The average net price to attend Eastern Connecticut State University is $19,054. Average net price is calculated by adding tuition, room, board, living costs, books, supplies together and then subtracting the average financial (grants, scholarships and loans) for federal financial aid recipients.

In other words, the average net price is the average amount students pay to attend this university for one year.

Average net price is calculated from the most recent data supplied by each institution to the US Department of Education and is found by subtracting the average amount of federal, state/local government, or institutional grant or scholarship aid from the total cost of attendance. The total cost of attendance is the sum of published tuition and required fees (lower of in-district or in-state), books and supplies, and the weighted average for room and board and other expenses.

Net Price by Family Income

Depending on the federal, state, or institutional grant aid available, the table below shows the average amount students pay to attend Eastern Connecticut State University presented by family income bracket.

Students may pay more or less depending on their individual circumstances; however, these are the average costs as tracked by the university and reported to the U.S. Department of Education.

Average Net Price by Income2020-20212021-2022
$0 – $30,000$15,687$14,933
$30,001 – $48,000$15,154$14,317
$48,001 – $75,000$17,305$17,044
$75,001 – $110,000$20,162$20,106
$110,001 and more$23,988$21,349
US Department of Education

Compare Eastern Connecticut State University to all Connecticut universitas that offer psychology degrees for the cost to attend, average financial aid, percent of students receiving aid and the average net price to attend.

For program ranking, we see a lower overall cost of tuition and cost of living expenses minus the average financial aid a student may receive as the ranking factor student may want to consider.

Why it Matters

Compare Average Cost to Attend and Net Price

Low student faculty ratios and high full-time instructional professors indicates to us institutions that focus their investments in areas that matter most: the education of students by the best instructors possible.

ECSU

$23,694

Cost to Attend

$7,005

Average Financial Aid

98%

Percent Receiving Aid

$19,054

Net Price

CT Colleges

$40,760

Cost to Attend

$16,000

Average Financial Aid

90%

Percent Receiving Aid

$19,386

Average Net Price

Financial Aid

The number of beginning students who enter postsecondary education for the first time and receive financial aid is 820 or 98%.

The number of undergraduate students who receive a grant or scholarship is 3,869 and the average amount of their grant or scholarship is $7,005.

All Undergraduate Students

Type of Aid# Receiving AidAverage Aid Received
Grant or Scholarship Aid3,869$7,005
Pell Grants1,369$4,707
Federal Student Loans2,384$6,421
US Department of Education

Below, compare the financial aid students receive at the Eastern Connecticut State University to all schools across the United States that offer psychology degrees.

We see higher percentages of those receiving aid and the percent that aid covers the net price of education as an indicator of the strength of the institution.

Why it Matters

Compare Financial Aid

Financial Aid can make the difference between being able to afford college or being priced out of college. Many students may find college far more affordable than they could imagine, when accounting for the various kinds of financial aid available.

ECSU

3,869

Grant or Scholarship Aid

51%

Grants or Scholarships

1,369

Number of Pell Grants

18%

Pell Grants

2,384

Federal Student Loans

31%

Federal Student Loans

CT Colleges

3,170

Grant or Scholarship Aid

49%

Grants or Scholarships

1,564

Number of Pell Grants

24%

Pell Grants

1,675

Federal Student Loans

26%

Federal Student Loans

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