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Can You Afford Eastern Connecticut State University?

Concerned about paying for college? Take a look at ECSU’s financial aid options, including grants, scholarships, and student loans, then calculate the net price based on your income level to determine if you can afford to attend this school.

Attendance Costs in 2020 - 2021 Varied Between $18,337 & $43,240

Worried about paying the full cost of $43,240 to attend Eastern Connecticut State University? That number can be deceiving, as the net amount most students will pay varies significantly.

For students living in Connecticut, the university offers a discount of 52.1% off tuition and fees. Also, 83.2% of freshmen receive some form of financial aid, with the average amount totaling $7,960. Students from low-income families receive an average of $11,499 in aid during their first year.

Cost for Residents of Connecticut (no aid)

Tuition and fees$12,304
+ Room and board$14,434
+ Other expenses$3,098
Total cost$29,836
Affordability Score (40 out of 100)
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Net Price for Residents of Connecticut (with average aid)

Total cost$29,836
- Grants and scholarships$7,960
Net price$21,876
Affordability Score (38 out of 100)
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Average Net Price for Low Income Residents of Connecticut

Total cost$29,836
- Grants and scholarships$11,499
Net price$18,337
Affordability Score (39 out of 100)
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Cost for Non-Residents (no aid)

Tuition and fees$25,708
+ Room and board$14,434
+ Other expenses$3,098
Total cost$43,240
Affordability Score (26 out of 100)
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Net Price for Non-Residents (with average aid)

Total cost$43,240
- Grants and scholarships$7,960
Net price$35,280
Affordability Score (11 out of 100)
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Average Net Price for Low Income Non-Resident Undergraduates

Total cost$43,240
- Grants and scholarships$11,499
Net price$31,741
Affordability Score (10 out of 100)
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Learn more about tuition and fees, room, board and other expenses, and financial aid options at ECSU.

Projected Costs Between $89,255 and $268,967 For a Four Year Degree. Between $42,152 and $129,950 For a Two Year Degree.

It can be a bit scary to look at the total projected cost of a college education over the course of a multi-year degree, however, doing so will help you better understand the financial commitment you are making.

The overall cost for on-campus, in-state students to attend Eastern Connecticut State University in 2020 - 2021 was $29,836. To calculate future costs, we looked at the prior five years of data and determined that this cost increased an average of 3.4% each year.

If this trend continues, we expect the full cost for incoming freshmen to be $31,924 during their first year. By their senior year, that cost will be approximately $35,333, for a bachelor degree candidate ($33,022 for an associate degree candidate) for a total of $134,438 over the course of four years ($64,946 over the course of two years). These numbers do not take into consideration financial aid, which reduces this overall cost by varying amounts per student.

The cost for out-of-state students is more, with an overall expected four-year cost of $194,768 based on a yearly growth rate of 3.4%. The expected two-year cost is $94,101.

Remember, the full costs quoted above are not what most students will pay, and the net price varies quite a bit based on individual circumstances.

Average Net Price at Eastern Connecticut State University

Cost With Interest for Residents of Connecticut

The tables below outlines how the overall degree net cost can vary depending on your situation. This table also highlights the impact student loans can have on the overall cost of college.

Projected 2-Year Net CostsLow Income w/ Aidw/ Average AidNo Aid
Annual growth rate*2.6%3.4%
Freshman year$20,491$23,024$31,924
Senior year$21,661$23,620$33,022
Total 2-year net price$42,152$46,644$64,946
10-year loan interest @ 6.8%$16,058$17,770$24,742
Total monthly payment$485$537$747
Total amount paid$58,210$64,414$89,688
Projected 4-Year Net CostsLow Income w/ Aidw/ Average AidNo Aid
Annual growth rate*2.6%3.4%
Freshman year$20,491$23,024$31,924
Senior year$24,205$24,860$35,333
Total 4-year net price$89,255$95,735$134,438
10-year loan interest @ 6.8%$34,003$36,472$51,216
Total monthly payment$1,027$1,102$1,547
Total amount paid$123,257$132,207$185,653

Cost With Interest for Out-Of-State Residents

The tables below outlines how the overall degree net cost can vary depending on your situation. This table also highlights the impact student loans can have on the overall cost of college.

Projected 2-Year Net CostsLow Income w/ Aidw/ Average AidNo Aid
Annual growth rate*2.4%3.4%
Freshman year$34,821$37,008$46,257
Senior year$36,472$37,904$47,844
Total 2-year net price$71,293$74,912$94,101
10-year loan interest @ 6.8%$27,160$28,539$35,849
Total monthly payment$820$862$1,083
Total amount paid$98,453$103,451$129,950
Projected 4-Year Net CostsLow Income w/ Aidw/ Average AidNo Aid
Annual growth rate*2.4%3.4%
Freshman year$34,821$37,008$46,257
Senior year$40,011$39,761$51,182
Total 4-year net price$149,505$153,494$194,768
10-year loan interest @ 6.8%$56,956$58,475$74,199
Total monthly payment$1,721$1,766$2,241
Total amount paid$206,461$211,969$268,967

Visit net price and financial aid to learn more about the total cost of attending Eastern Connecticut State University.

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