Eastern Connecticut State University

Eastern Connecticut State University is a public university in Willimantic, CT, known for its public liberal arts focus, small connecticut university, and accessible admissions. With an acceptance rate of 74%, ECSU is accessible for most qualified applicants, typically enrolling around 716 students each year. ECSU is test optional; students who submit scores are typically admitted with SATs between 1100–1260, though many competitive applicants choose not to submit. ECSU offers merit scholarships regardless of financial need, with awards averaging $10,556 per year; the sticker price of $43,240 may look very different from what your family actually pays.