Eastern Connecticut State University

If you are thinking about applying to Eastern, the fee for the application is $50. Application fees can add up, but some schools do have free applications and students with financial need may be eligible for an application fee waiver.

Students who apply for Fall should receive an admissions decision no later than December 1.

Applying Early to Eastern?

Eastern Connecticut State University does not offer early decision or early action..

Some students apply to college early because they believe it will help their chances. Early deadlines may increase the chance of being admitted, since applying early shows your are very interested in a school, and your application is being considered before all the regular decision applicants apply.

See a list of some selective colleges that admit significantly more applicants during early decision or early action than during regular admission.

How To Get Into Eastern Connecticut State University

Eastern is amoderately difficult school to get into. Eastern evaluates applicants carefully based on multiple criteria to decide who to admit, and who to deny.

In 2021, Eastern accepted 64% of all applicants., around 3,413 of the 5,370 students who applied.

Schools that are moderately difficult to get into, like Eastern, accept fewer than 85% of all applicants. At least 75% of all admitted students have GPAs in the top 50% of their high school class and scored over 1010 on the SAT or over 18 on the ACT. Admissions to Honors Program is program very difficult.

Transfer student admissions is slightly difficult.

What Does Eastern Look For in an Applicant?

Colleges consider a range of factors when choosing who to admit for their next incoming class. Each college determines which factors are given the most weight in the admissions process. When creating your list of schools to apply to, you may want to consider your strengthsand any possible weaknesses in your application, and choose schools that prioritize the admissions factors where you're strong.

Admissions Factors at Eastern

Eastern 2021-2022 Application Requirements

To apply, all applicants to Eastern must submit the following items. Double check with Eastern's admissions department to confirm all application materials and requirements.

What GPA Do I Need To Get Into Eastern?

Students admitted to Eastern have an average unweighted GPA of 3.3.

Out of all students that were admitted, 51% submitted a class rank. At Eastern 12% of students ranked in the top 10% of their graduating class in high school, 39% were in the top 25% and 77% were in the top 50%.

Unweighted GPAs range from 4.0 to under 1.0.

Eastern is test optional. Test optional schools allow students to choose if they want to submit ACT or SAT scores with their applications or not.

In 2021, 68% of Eastern's first-year students submitted their SAT scores with their application. 3% of admitted applicants sent ACT scores.

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Transferring to Eastern Connecticut State University

For transfer students, it is slightly difficult to get admitted to Eastern.Transfer applications are processed on a on a rolling basis as they are received.

Transfer students can enroll in Eastern during the following terms: Fall Term Spring Term

Eastern Admissions FAQs

Can I defer my acceptance to Eastern?

Students who are admitted to Eastern must attend in the term they start. Deferring admissions is not encouraged. If you have a unusual circumstance, contact the admissions department..

Does Eastern accept transfer credits?

Eastern accepts eligible transfer credits from accredited institutions. Eastern accepts:

CLEP subject tests DSST/DANTES Life Long Learning Credit ACE recommendations for credit

Does Eastern accept Advanced Placement (AP) or International Baccalaureate (IB) credits?

Eastern does not accept International Baccalaureate credits but does accept Advanced Placement (AP) credits

Do I have to submit test scores to Eastern?

No, Eastern is test optional, so you can choose if you want to to submit your test scores. If your scores are higher than the school's average, you may want to send them. If your scores are average or below average, you it might make sense to leave them out of your application..

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