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73.8%Acceptance
$13,292Tuition
3,377Students
58%Grad Rate (6-yr)
$56,469Earnings
#10 in ConnecticutPublic4-yearSAT/ACT Test OptionalNCAA Division IIIStudy AbroadData: 2023-24

Cost Details

In-State Tuition
$13,292
Out-of-State Tuition
$16,624
Average Net Price
$20,480
Students Receiving Financial Aid
28.2%
Room & Board (On Campus)
$17,258
Room & Board (Off Campus)
$10,283
Books & Supplies
$800
Total Cost of Attendance
$31,350
Median Debt at Graduation
$24,250
Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
$257/mo
Loan Repayment Rate
70.0%
Students Taking Federal Loans
50.5%
Pell Grant Recipients
28.2%

Net Price by Family Income

Average annual net price after grants and scholarships. Source: U.S. Department of Education

Net price by family income bracket
Family Income Average Net Price
$0 – $30,000 $15,167
$30,001 – $48,000 $15,141
$48,001 – $75,000 $18,136
$75,001 – $110,000 $22,882
$110,001+ $23,882

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Cost Overview

Most families pay around $20,480 per year at Eastern Connecticut State University, far below the $31,350 sticker price. Low-income students (under $30K) pay just $15,167 annually, while wealthy families ($110K+) pay $23,882. Over four years, expect to spend between $61,000 and $95,500 depending on family income.

About half of students take federal loans, graduating with a median debt of $24,250. That translates to $257 monthly payments for a decade. Graduates earn a median $56,469 after ten years, making those loan payments manageable at just 5% of income. The 70% loan repayment rate suggests most handle their debt successfully.

Connecticut residents get the best financial deal here. With 92% of students from in-state, the lower tuition rate of $13,292 keeps costs reasonable. Only 20% receive institutional grants averaging $9,797, so most families rely on the already-affordable base price rather than merit aid.

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