Willimantic, CT
Admission is not highly competitive: about 81 of every 100 applicants are accepted.
Source: IPEDS Admissions survey
The acceptance rate has risen 17 percentage points since 2019, from 64% to 81% — it has become less selective.
| Fall | Applicants | Admitted | Enrolled | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 5,563 | 3,553 | 874 | 64% |
| 2020 | 5,182 | 3,612 | 841 | 70% |
| 2021 | 4,630 | 3,389 | 784 | 73% |
| 2022 | 5,488 | 4,052 | 716 | 74% |
| 2023 | 5,275 | 4,249 | 614 | 81% |
Fall 2023 applicants
2,630 of 3,092 women and 1,617 of 2,181 men were admitted.
Policy: Considered but not required
Reported by the institution to IPEDS
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program | Not considered |
| Recommendations | Required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Not considered |
| Admission test scores | Considered |
| English proficiency test | Required |
| Other test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) | Not considered |
| Work experience | Not considered |
| Personal statement or essay | Required |
| Legacy status | Not considered |
Undergraduate student body, not admitted applicants
Eastern Connecticut State University has an acceptance rate of 81% for the fall 2023 entering class, admitting 4,249 of 5,275 applicants.
Less Selective. Admission is not highly competitive: about 81 of every 100 applicants are accepted.
5,275 students applied for the fall 2023 entering class, and 614 enrolled.
No. Eastern Connecticut State University is test-optional — scores are not required, but are considered if you submit them.
The acceptance rate has risen 17 percentage points since 2019, from 64% to 81% — it has become less selective.