Applying to ECSU

Acceptance RateSAT Median
81.00% 1,200
Eastern Connecticut State University's acceptance rate is 81.00% for 2023-2024 admission. A total of 5,275 students applied and 4,273 were admitted to the school. Judging by the acceptance rate, it is relatively easy (higher than the national average) to get into ECSU.
ECSU's acceptance rate places 16th out of 24 Connecticut colleges with competitive admission.
The median SAT score is 1,200 at ECSU. ECSU's SAT score ranks 7th out of 19 Connecticut colleges that consider SAT score for admission.
To apply to ECSU, recommendations and personal statement (or essay) are required to submit. The SAT and ACT score is not required, but considered for admission. In addition, english proficiency test score is also considered (required).
Explore Eastern Connecticut State University

Admission Statistics

For the academic year 2023-24, the acceptance rate of Eastern Connecticut State University is 81.00% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 13.99%. 2,181 men and 3,092 women applied to ECSU and 1,614 men and 2,628 women students were accepted.
Among them, 258 men and 368 women were enrolled in the school (Fall 2023). The following table and chart show the admission statistics including the number of applicants, acceptance rate, and yield at ECSU.
Acceptance Rate and Admission Statistics at ECSU
TotalMenWomenAnother GenderGender Unknown
Applicants5,2752,1813,09200
Admitted4,2731,6142,62800
Enrolled59825836800
Acceptance Rate 81.00%74.00%84.99%--
Yield 13.99%15.99%14.00%--
Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)
Eastern Connecticut State University 2023 Acceptance Rate By Gender chart

SAT and ACT Score Distribution

In 2024, 98 students (16% of enrolled) have submitted their SAT scores and 1 students (1%) have submitted their ACT scores for seeking degrees at ECSU.
The median SAT score is 1,200 with 610 SAT EBRW and 590 SAT Math median scores. The 75th percentile SAT score of EBRW (Evidence-Based Reading / Writing) is 670 and the 25th percentile is 570. The SAT Math 75th percentile score is 650 and 25th percentile is 540 .
2024 SAT and ACT Scores at ECSU
25th Percentile50th Percentile (Median)75th Percentile
SAT Total111012001320
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing570610670
SAT Math540590650
ACT Composite000
ACT Math000
ACT English000
Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)

Application Requirements

It requires to submit High School GPA, High School Record (or Transcript), Recommendations, English Proficiency Test, and Personal statement or essay to its applicants.
The SAT and ACT test score is not reqired, but considered in admission process at ECSU. The english proficiency test is reqired .
The next table summarizes the application requirements to apply Eastern Connecticut State University.
For more admission information such as minimum GPA and deadlines, see its online application page .
ECSU Admission Requirements
High School GPARequired
High School RankConsidered, if submitted
High School Record (or Transcript)Required
Completion of College Preparatory ProgramNot Considered
RecommendationsRequired
Formal Demonstration of CompetenciesNot Considered
SAT / ACTConsidered, if submitted
English Proficiency TestRequired
Other Test (Wonderlic,WISC-III,etc)Not Considered
Work experienceNot Considered
Personal statement or essayRequired
Legacy statusNot Considered

General Admissions Information

The application fee is $50 for undergraduate schools and $50 for graduate schools of Eastern Connecticut State University. The next table provides general admission information for applying to ECSU.
Admission Information for Applying to ECSU
Open Admission PolicyNo
Undergraduate Application Fees$50
Graduate Application Fees$50
Admission Informationhttps://www.easternct.edu/admissions/
Online Applicationhttps://www44.student-1.com/OnlineFormsECSU/application/form-library.aspx
Calendar SystemSemester
Course for High School StudentsOffers within a dual enrollment
Credits AcceptedCredits for Life Experiences, Advanced placement (AP) Credits
Degree OfferedAssociate, Bachelor, Master
Related Articles and Ads