by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual’s Best for the Money Rankings compare the quality of a ECSU degree with its cost to decide whether the school is asking a fair price. Here is how ECSU measures up.
ECSU is ranked #1,855 out of 3,211 schools for value nationwide, earning a value grade of F. Within Connecticut, it ranks #6 of 22 for value.
These ECSU majors earned the highest value rankings from College Factual.
| Major | National Value Rank |
|---|---|
| Other History | #27 of 38 |
| Other Geological & Earth Sciences/Geosciences | #40 of 52 |
| Criminology | #79 of 144 |
| Social Science | #79 of 144 |
| Business Information Systems | #84 of 114 |
| General Management Information Systems | #84 of 114 |
| Management Information Systems | #90 of 121 |
| Communications | #105 of 200 |
| General Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences | #115 of 216 |
| Health Services | #115 of 216 |
Read the full ECSU value report below — how it ranks within its state, how it ranks nationwide, what a degree actually costs, and whether it makes financial sense.
Eastern Connecticut State University is ranked #15 out of #22 in Connecticut for quality and #6 out of #22 for Connecticut value.
Live in-state? You may qualify for a reduced price. Check the ECSU financial aid page to be sure.
Eastern Connecticut State University is ranked #1,855 out of 3,211 for value nationwide.
Based on our analysis of other colleges at similar price points, Eastern Connecticut State University is overpriced for the quality of education it provides.
Averaged across all students — those who receive aid and those who pay full price — a year at ECSU costs about $22,592. Over a standard four-year bachelor's program, that adds up to an estimated $90,368 for the degree.
| Amount | |
|---|---|
| Sticker Price (before aid) | $31,959 / year |
| Net Price (students receiving aid) | $21,067 / year |
| Average Cost (all students) | $22,592 / year |
| Estimated 4-Year Cost | $90,368 |
*The average cost weights the net price paid by aid recipients against the sticker price paid by everyone else. The 4-year figure assumes the standard bachelor's length; your actual time to graduate and price may differ.
There are many ways to lower the cost of a college education. Consider in-state tuition, transfer credits, or finishing your degree faster. Learn more about ECSU net price and the factors that affect it.
The price you actually pay depends on your circumstances — most students do not pay the full sticker price.
Here is how the estimated 4-year cost of a ECSU degree breaks down by aid group, against its national value ranking.
| Nationwide Value by Aid Group | Avg Degree Cost | Value Rank | Value Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students with No Aid | $127,836 | — | — |
| All Students | $90,368 | #1,855 | F |
| Only Students Receiving Aid | $84,268 | — | — |
| In-State Value by Aid Group | Avg Degree Cost | Value Rank | Value Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students with No Aid | $127,836 | — | — |
| All Students | $90,368 | #6 | C |
| Only Students Receiving Aid | $84,268 | — | — |
*College Factual publishes a single overall value ranking (the All Students row). The cost rows show what each aid group pays toward the same degree.
You can also see how the average net price at ECSU shifts with family income:
| Family Income | Avg Net Price / Year |
|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $15,167 |
| $30K–$48K | $15,141 |
| $48K–$75K | $18,136 |
| $75K–$110K | $22,882 |
| Over $110K | $23,882 |
About 86% of ECSU undergraduates receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $9,349 per year. Get more details on the ECSU financial aid you may qualify for.
College Factual determines value by weighing a school’s average total cost against its educational quality, then comparing it to other schools in the same quality tier. See the ECSU net price page for the cost detail.
Read the full Best for the Money Ranking Methodology.