Eastern Connecticut State University
About
As Connecticut’s designated public liberal arts university, Eastern Connecticut State University is best known for providing an accessible, undergraduate-focused education rooted in hands-on learning and close faculty mentorship. The university boasts particular academic strengths in psychology, business administration, education, and environmental earth science, supported by top-tier facilities like the Fine Arts Instructional Center and a state-of-the-art Science Building. Student life on the residential Willimantic campus is close-knit and active, featuring competitive NCAA Division III athletics, a wide range of clubs, and a strong culture of community service. Eastern sets itself apart by combining the small class sizes and personalized research opportunities of a private liberal arts college with the affordability and resources of a state institution.
Wikipedia:Eastern Connecticut State University is a public university in Willimantic, Connecticut, United States. Founded in 1889, it is the second-oldest campus in the Connecticut State University System and third-oldest public university in the state.
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Eastern Connecticut State University accepts the Common Application. All Common App schools require the personal statement essay. Some schools also require supplemental essays — check the school's page on Common App for current prompts and word limits.
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