Eastern Connecticut State University Acceptance Rate
Willimantic, Connecticut · Public · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 5,275
- Admitted
- 4,249
- Yield
- 14.5%
- Test policy
- Test-optional
Latest official IPEDS 2023–24 · Updated July 2026
Acceptance rate & applications over time
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Over the 10 years of federal data, Eastern Connecticut State University's acceptance rate has risen from 63.1% in 2014–15 to 80.5% in 2023–24. Applications grew from 4,756 to 5,275 (+11%) over that period.
Its 80.5% rate makes Eastern Connecticut State University more selective than about 41% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 23 tracked Connecticut schools, it is more selective than about 26%.
In 2023–24, women were admitted at a higher rate (85.1% for women vs 74.1% for men, a 11-point gap). Eastern Connecticut State University has been test-optional since 2022–23. Of admitted students, 14.5% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 4,756 | 3,001 | 63.1% | 883 |
| 2015–16 | 5,370 | 3,413 | 63.6% | 985 |
| 2016–17 | 5,863 | 3,395 | 57.9% | 1,013 |
| 2017–18 | 5,455 | 3,590 | 65.8% | 925 |
| 2018–19 | 5,580 | 3,668 | 65.7% | 973 |
| 2019–20 | 5,563 | 3,553 | 63.9% | 874 |
| 2020–21 | 5,182 | 3,612 | 69.7% | 841 |
| 2021–22 | 4,630 | 3,389 | 73.2% | 784 |
| 2022–23 | 5,488 | 4,052 | 73.8% | 716 |
| 2023–24 | 5,275 | 4,249 | 80.5% | 614 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 3,092 | 2,630 | 85.1% |
| Men | 2,181 | 1,617 | 74.1% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test-optional (considered if submitted).
| Test | 25th–75th percentile | % submitting |
|---|---|---|
| SAT EBRW | 570–670 | 16% |
| SAT Math | 540–650 |
How Eastern Connecticut State compares
Where this school sits among peers of similar selectivity — each dot is a school's current acceptance rate on the same scale.
Frequently asked
What is Eastern Connecticut State University's acceptance rate?
Eastern Connecticut State University's acceptance rate is 80.5% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (4,249 admitted of 5,275 applicants).
Is Eastern Connecticut State University test optional?
Eastern Connecticut State University is test-optional: SAT/ACT scores are considered if submitted but not required.
How many people apply to Eastern Connecticut State University?
Eastern Connecticut State University received 5,275 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 4,249.
What SAT score do you need for Eastern Connecticut State University?
Admitted students at Eastern Connecticut State University typically scored 570–670 on SAT Reading/Writing and 540–650 on SAT Math (middle-50% ranges).
Is Eastern Connecticut State University getting harder to get into?
Eastern Connecticut State University has become easier to get into: its acceptance rate went from 63.1% in 2014–15 to 80.5% in 2023–24.
How this is calculated
Acceptance rate = admitted ÷ applicants, first-time degree-seeking undergraduates, from the U.S. Department of Education's IPEDS Admissions (ADM) survey; institution details from the IPEDS Institutional Characteristics (HD) survey. Data span: 2014–15 to 2023–24. Official site: https://www.easternct.edu/.