Why Eastern?
The path to your future starts at eastern!
Eastern is a public university with a private college atmosphere. Live and study on a beautiful campus, get to know your professors and make lifelong friends. Gain hands-on experience in your major as you prepare for a successful career. Fit in and stand out!
Check out the Degrees of Difference available on our campus.
Learn About Eastern
Eastern is the best public regional university in New England four years in a row! (2019-20, 2020-21, 2021-22, 2022-23)
Named one of the 224 best colleges in the Northeast according to The Princeton Review, considered from a selections of hundreds of institutions in the region.
Named a Green College by Princeton Review thirteen years in a row, based on 25 criteria; only schools with scores above 80 are recognized.
Learn More
As a College of Distinction Eastern exemplifies high-impact educational practices that result in engaged students, great teaching, a vibrant campus community and successful outcomes.
Learn More
Eastern was ranked one of the top four university police departments in the United States by safecampussummit.org for the University’s efforts to improve campus safety.
Learn More
Eastern Connecticut State University has been designated as a “Military Friendly” School for 2021-22.
Learn More
Find Your Place
What Will You Study?
Find the major you want
Undergraduates can choose from 40 majors, 60+ minors and more than 70 concentrations. Everything from Accounting to World Languages and Cultures. Graduate programs and continuing education opportunities are also available.
Environmental Earth Science
Early Childhood Education
Theatre and Performance Media
Environmental Earth Science
Women's and Gender Studies
Business Information Systems
Sport and Leisure Management
Early Childhood Education
Labor and Human Resources
Student Life
Life on a Beautiful Campus
Housing
90 percent of first-year students and 60 percent of all students live on campus. Live close to classes, the
library, computing resources, and student activities — get better grades and graduate on time!
Learn More
Student Clubs
More than 90 student clubs and organizations, including co-curricular, cultural, club sports,
art/music, and more. Can’t find one you like? Start your own! People to meet and things to do!
Learn More
Sports and Recreation
Eastern has 19 varsity sports ranging from baseball to volleyball and competes in NCAA Division III. The Warriors have won nine national titles and own the best athletic record in the Little East Conference.
Learn More
Health and Wellness
Eastern supports healthy minds and bodies with a range of fitness, wellness and recreational activities. Work out in the fitness center, participate in intramurals, practice yoga or join a club sports team.
Learn More
Campus Culture
2,500 events a year include concerts, lectures, plays, etc. Gain cultural perspectives from a student-run radio station, a new arts center and programs that support women, the LGBT community and a diverse community.
Learn More
Support Services
Going to college is fun yet challenging —but we will have your back! Services range from career
counseling to health services and financial aid, from campus ministries to the Veterans Center.
Learn More
Next Steps
The Road to Eastern
Hands-On Learning
From Internships to Global Studies
Bahamas
Undergraduate Research
Eastern undergraduates conduct faculty-mentored research in every major—everything from genetics
to theater set design.
Learn More
State of Connecticut Judicial Branch - Adult Probation
Internships
Dozens of internships provide you with hands-on experiences related to your major — a stepping stone
to future employment.
Learn More
Food Bank
Service
Gain professional experience and leadership skills volunteering for local social agencies and nonprofits,
or take a service-learning course connected to your major.
Learn More
Grand Canyon
Global Studies
Take a “global field course” or study for a semester in one of more than 130 countries. Or study at
another U.S. university!
Learn More
Bahamas
Undergraduate Research
Eastern undergraduates conduct faculty-mentored research in every major—everything from genetics
to theater set design.
Learn More
State of Connecticut Judicial Branch - Adult Probation
Internships
Dozens of internships provide you with hands-on experiences related to your major — a stepping stone
to future employment.
Learn More
Food Bank
Service
Gain professional experience and leadership skills volunteering for local social agencies and nonprofits,
or take a service-learning course connected to your major.
Learn More
Grand Canyon
Global Studies
Take a “global field course” or study for a semester in one of more than 130 countries. Or study at
another U.S. university!
Learn More
![]()
Virgin Islands
Clayton Pollock ’07
Biology major Clayton Pollock is a National Park Service biologist in the U.S. Virgin Islands. “I wouldn’t be here today without the foundation I received from the Biology Department. I will never forget my experiences in Belize and San Salvador Island; those opportunities helped define my career aspirations and provided a great deal of practical experience.”
Success After Eastern
Success after Graduation
Successful alumni in careers across the United States
Top 4-year graduation rate among CT State Universities
Eastern students graduate with strong problem-solving, communication and teambuilding skills in dozens of career fields. They become doctors, attorneys, accountants, teachers and social workers in Connecticut and throughout the nation and the world. Eastern alumni include world- class scientists, nationally recognized artists and award-winning authors. You could be one!
Who Hires Eastern Graduates?
What's Going On?
90+
Student clubs and organizations
2,500
annual student events
72,000
Square-foot Student Center
5
times Eastern Chorale at Carnegie Hall
118,000
sq ft Fine Arts Center
3
appearances with Josh Groban
3,500
students
35
states
11
countries
85%
first-year students live on campus
#1
residential CSU campus
14
residence halls
19
varsity sports teams
10
National championships
5
club sports
$9.5
million in Merit scholarships
81%
of full-time undergrad applicants receive financial aid
$14.2
million in need-based aid
94
hrs/wk open
24/7
online access
100+
research guides
10
National Division III Championships
10
National Players-of-the-Year
6
National Academic All-Americans
40
majors
67
minors
70+
concentrations
21
average class size
84%
of classes with <29 students
15:1
student/faculty ratio
