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 or explore Eastern’s video arcade.
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#1 ranked public regional university in New England in 2021 “Best Colleges Guide,” U.S. News and World Report for second year in a row.
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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.
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Named a Green College by Princeton Review eleven years in a row, based on 25 criteria; only schools with scores above 80 are recognized.
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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.
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Eastern Connecticut State University has been designated as a “Military Friendly” School for 2021.
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Find Your Place
What Will You Study?
Find the major you want
Undergraduates can choose from 40 majors, 60 minors and more than 60 concentrations. Everything from Accounting to World Languages and Cultures. Graduate programs and continuing education opportunities are also available.
Environmental Earth Science
Early Childhood Education
Environmental Earth Science
Women's and Gender Studies
Business Information Systems
Sport and Leisure Management
Early Childhood Education
Labor Relations & Human Resource Management
Student Life
Life on a Beautiful Campus
Housing
90 percent of freshmen 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!
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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!
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Sports and Recreation
Eastern has 18 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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Probate Office
Internships
Dozens of internships provide you with hands-on experiences related to your major — a stepping stone
to future employment.
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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.
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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!
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Bahamas
Undergraduate Research
Eastern undergraduates conduct faculty-mentored research in every major—everything from genetics
to theater set design.
Learn More
Probate Office
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!
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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?
$6.8
million in Merit scholarships
700
student jobs on campus
$13.3
million need-based aid
85%
freshmen live on campus
57%
of all students live on campus
12
Theme Housing communities
4,980
students
34
states
19
countries
100
Student clubs and organizations
2,500
annual student events
9
years in a row named a Green College
5
times Eastern Chorale at Carnegie Hall
118,000
sq ft Fine Arts Center
3
appearances with Josh Groban
One
of the top undergraduate research universities in CT
95%
of students with applied learning experiences
8 of 13
years students represented CT at D.C. research conference
18
varsity sports teams
9
National championships
23
club or intramural sports
21st
top public university in North (U.S. News)
10
top colleges in CT (College Consensus)
Top
four-year graduation rate among CSUs
8
years in a row named a CT Top Workplace
10
years named a Great College to Work For
10
years in a row named a Green College
9
National Division III Championships
5
National Players-of-the-Year
3
National Academic All-Americans
41
majors
65
minors
60+
concentrations
22
average class size
76%
of classes with <29 students
15:1
student/faculty ratio
