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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.

Small class sizes let students form meaningful connections with peers and professors, creating an environment that supports deeper learning.

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:
TERM DATES:

Fall Start Date: 08/24/2026 - Fall End Date: 12/13/2026

Spring Start Date: 01/20/2027 - Spring End Date: 05/16/2027

CLOSED PROGRAMS:

Limitations: Education, Social Work, Nursing

OPTIONS:

Honors Access: No

UNDERGRADUATE MAJORS OPEN TO NSE STUDENTS:
Limited Closed

Conditions

GPA AND OTHER ACADEMIC REQUIREMENTS:
EXCHANGE PREFERENCES:
  • Full Year Exchange: Accepted
  • Single Term Exchange: Accepted
  • Summer Exchange: Not Available
INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS (Visa Students):
  • Does your campus accept International Students (those already in the U.S. on a student visa)? Will Not Accept
CANADIAN EXCHANGE:
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  • Receive from Canada: Will Accept Home Pay
  • Accept international students studying in Canada on a visa? - No

Tuition/Finance

Figures per Semester are current as of 02/10/2026
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
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 (50 swipes) to $3,732.00 per semester (unlimited swipes).

Fees are subject to change without notice.

Chance of Acceptance

Direct Placement for Spring 2027

Home Tuition Payment Plan

Open

Direct placement is available for Spring 2027! Apply now and receive an immediate decision.

Away Tuition Payment Plan

N/A

Direct placement is not available for this payment plan during Spring 2027.

Priority Placements for Academic Year 27/28

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.

Resources

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