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2026-27 cycleWillimantic, CT
Eastern Connecticut State University
Eastern Connecticut State University is Connecticut's public liberal arts university, located in Willimantic. It emphasizes experiential learning across a wide range of undergraduate degree programs.
Acceptance rate
82%
Undergrad enrollment
3,369
Test policy
Test optional
Application fee
$50
Application deadlines
| Round | Deadline |
|---|---|
| Financial AidSpring Priority FAFSA Deadline | November 15, 2026 |
| ScholarshipHonors Program Application & Scholarship Deadline | January 15, 2027 |
| Financial AidFall Priority FAFSA Deadline | March 1, 2027 |
Supplemental essay prompts
OptionalHonors Program500 words
What inspired your curiosity? How did you pursue it? How did you grow through the experience, and how has this experience prepared you for Honors Program courses and research at Eastern?
OptionalHonors Program500 words
Describe an academic experience that challenged you to think differently. How did you evaluate the new perspective and integrate it into your own way of thinking? How has this experience prepared you for Honors Program courses and research at Eastern?
Data gathered August 2026.