Eastern Connecticut State University's cost of attendance is $31,983. Net price by income band reflects the institution's public-tuition structure and need-based aid availability: low-income families pay approximately $17,654, middle-income families pay around $19,340, and higher-income families pay approximately $24,346.
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Net prices are averages and may vary. Based on federal data for first-time, full-time students receiving aid.
| Cost Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| Total Cost of Attendance (Sticker Price) | $31,983 |
| Tuition and Fees | $17,428 |
| Room and Board | $17,445 |
| Books and Supplies | $675 |
| Average Financial Aid (Grants and Scholarships) | -$10,916 |
| Average Net Price (What Families Pay) | $21,067 |
| Family Income | Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0–30k | $17,654 |
| $30–48k | $16,943 |
| $48–75k | $19,340 |
| $75–110k | $21,109 |
| $110k+ | $24,346 |
Eastern Connecticut State University's cost of attendance is $31,983. Net price by income band reflects the institution's public-tuition structure and need-based aid availability: low-income families pay approximately $17,654, middle-income families pay around $19,340, and higher-income families pay approximately $24,346. Azimuth ranks Eastern Connecticut State University #742 for post-graduation affordability among nonprofit four-year institutions. Net prices by income band are medians within those bands; individual aid packages vary, so some families in each band pay more and some less than the figures shown. Eastern Connecticut State University participates in federal need-based aid programs, including Pell Grants and Direct Loans, alongside state and institutional aid. Families apply using the FAFSA to determine eligibility and aid packages. The institution's affordability rank reflects both the headline sticker price and the debt load graduates carry: net price and sticker price can differ substantially, and understanding the gap between published cost and what families actually pay is essential to evaluating long-term value. Median federal student loan debt at graduation is $24,250, and families using Parent PLUS borrow a median of $21,628; private or institutional loans may add further borrowing that falls outside these federal-only figures — see the for how household context shapes PLUS decisions. For a graduate at the institution's median four-year earnings of $57,759, median federal debt of $24,250 projects to a monthly payment of about $274 under standard ten-year repayment. For personalized projections across earnings scenarios — including Parent PLUS planning — use .
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How cost compares to graduate earnings and value added.
Graduates of Eastern Connecticut State University earn median 4-year earnings of $57,759, placing Eastern Connecticut State University in the 32.7 percentile for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Graduates earn at roughly the same level as similar students at comparable institutions, placing Eastern Connecticut State University in the 55.4 percentile for earnings beyond expectations among nonprofit four-year institutions. Azimuth ranks Eastern Connecticut State University #849 for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions. The earnings pattern reflects Eastern Connecticut State University's concentration in business and professional fields. Psychology, General is the largest program with 86 graduates earning median 4-year earnings of $51,748, representing 1.0× the national benchmark for the field. Business Administration and Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General follow as substantial enrollment clusters, with Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General graduates earning median 4-year earnings of $61,190 — 1.0× the benchmark. Communication and Media Studies and Criminology round out the top five, with Communication and Media Studies graduates earning $53,673 and Criminology graduates earning $52,942. This program mix — anchored in Business — supports consistent mid-career earnings across a broad student population and positions Eastern Connecticut State University as a reliable pathway to stable professional outcomes in Connecticut's regional labor market.
