Small class sizes let students form meaningful connections with peers and professors, creating an environment that supports deeper learning.
Eastern Connecticut State University
Willimantic, Connecticut
4,605
Students on Campus
Willimantic
Location
17,000
Metro Population
4,605
Students on Campus
Willimantic
Location
17,000
Metro Population
About This Campus
Eastern is a public university with a private college atmosphere. Our picturesque campus provides the perfect environment for learning and personal growth. Build meaningful connections with professors and forge lasting friendships. Gain practical experience in your field of study to prepare for a thriving career. We also offer more than 90 student clubs and hosts a wide range of events that celebrate diverse cultures, interests, and passions.
High quality and comfortable living spaces. Some dorms are apartment style suites with a kitchen, shower, living room, and single rooms!
Various fun RA and campus events! Includes a winter day trip to NYC and Warrior Cup (yearlong competition between all 14 resident halls).
Location Information
We are located in the northeastern corner of rural Connecticut. Our campus is a 1.5 hour drive to Boston and a 2 hour drive to New York City.
Academics
REGISTRATION:
- Course Catalog
- Majors and Minors Website
- Registration Timing: According to Class Standing
TERM DATES:
Fall Start Date: 08/26/2025 - Fall End Date: 12/14/2025
Spring Start Date: 01/20/2026 - Spring End Date: 05/17/2026
CLOSED PROGRAMS:
Limitations: Education, Social Work, Nursing
OPTIONS:
Honors Access: No
UNDERGRADUATE MAJORS OPEN TO NSE STUDENTS:
- Accounting
- Adapted Physical Education
- Anatomy
- Anthropology
- Archaeology
- Art
- Art History
- Astronomy
- Athletic Training
- Biochemistry
- Bioinformatics
- Biology/Life Science
- Business Administration
- Business Information Systems
- Business Management
- Chemistry
- Child Development
- Coaching
- Community Health
- Computer and Information Science
- Computer Engineering
- Computer Game Design
- Creative Writing
- Criminal Justice
- Criminology
- Cultural Studies
- Dance
- Data Processing
- Design
- Digital Arts
- Drawing
- Early Childhood Education
- Earth Science
- Economics
- English
- European History
- Exercise Science
- Film
- Finance/Banking
- French
- Geography
- Government
- Graphic Design
- Health Administration
- Health Services/Hospital Administration and Management
- History
- Human Resource Management
- Industrial Psychology
- International Business
- Literature
- Management Information Systems
- Marketing
- Mathematics
- Music
- Music History
- Music Theory and Composition
- Nursing
- Operations Management
- Painting
- Performance and Directing
- Performing Arts: Voice
- Philosophy
- Photography
- Physical Sciences
- Physical Therapy
- Physics
- Political Science
- Pre-Law
- Pre-Medicine
- Psychology
- Public Health
- Sculpture
- Sociology
- Spanish
- Sports and Leisure Studies
- Sports Management/Administration
- Studio Art
- Theater Arts/Drama/Acting
- Visual Arts
Conditions
GPA AND OTHER ACADEMIC REQUIREMENTS:
- General Eligibility Requirements
- No students accepted from within my own state, province, or territory
EXCHANGE PREFERENCES:
- Full Year Exchange: Accepted
- Single Term Exchange: Accepted
- Summer Exchange: Not Available
INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS (Visa Students):
- Receive from Canada: Will Accept Home Pay
- Does your campus accept International Students (those already in the U.S. on a student visa)?
CANADIAN EXCHANGE:
Learn More
- Accept international students studying in Canada on a visa? - No
- Accept Canadian students on J1 visa or F1 visa? -
Tuition/Finance
Figures per Semester are current as of 11/24/2025
TUITION:
- Campus Budget
- Fees are subject to change without notice
- Home Tuition Payment: Available
-
Away Tuition Payment: Not Available
MAXIMUM CREDIT HOURS PER SEMESTER:
- Home Payment: 19.5
- Host Payment: 18
Canadian students may incur additional fees relating to their student visa and services provided by the International Student & Scholar Services (ISSS) office.
Financial Aid for NSE Students. Regardless of Payment Plan, financial aid is awarded by and disbursed from your home campus.
Room/Meals
Figures per Semester are current as of 11/24/2025
ON-CAMPUS HOUSING PER SEMESER:
- Is on-campus housing available? Yes
- Is on-campus living required? No
- Number of reserved housing spaces: 0
- Average Room Cost (per term): $5507.4
- On-Campus Housing
Off-CAMPUS HOUSING:
MEAL PLANS:
- Are meal plans available on campus? Yes
- Is a meal plan purchase required for on-campus, non-apartment residence halls? No
- Average Meal Plan Cost (per term): $3732
- Campus Meal Plans
NOTES ABOUT MEAL PLANS:
Meal plan prices range from $674.00 per semester (75 swipes) to $3,732.00 per semester (unlimited swipes).
Fees are subject to change without notice.
Chance of Acceptance
Priority Placements for Academic Year 26/27
If this is your top choice campus...
Home Tuition Payment Plan
Open
This campus usually accepts all eligible applicants. Apply and start packing your bags!
Away Tuition Payment Plan
N/A
This campus is not accepting students on this tuition payment plan.
If this is your alternate choice campus...
Home Tuition Payment Plan
Open
This campus usually accepts all eligible applicants. Apply and start packing your bags!
Away Tuition Payment Plan
N/A
This campus is not accepting students on this tuition payment plan.