Eastern Connecticut State University
Former names | Willimantic State Normal School (1889–1937) Willimantic State Teachers College (1937–1967) Eastern Connecticut State College (1967–1983) |
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| Motto | Connecticut's Public Liberal Arts University |
| Type | Public university |
| Established | 1889 |
Parent institution | Connecticut State University System |
Academic affiliation | Space-grant |
| President | Karim Ismaili |
Academic staff | 221 (FT); 315 (PT) |
| Students | 4,125 (Spring 2022) |
| Undergraduates | 3,929 (Spring 2022) |
| Postgraduates | 169 (Spring 2022) |
| Location | , , U.S. |
| Campus | Suburban, 182 acres (74 ha) |
| Colors | Navy blue & burgundy |
| Nickname | Warriors |
Sporting affiliations | NCAA Division III - Little East |
| Mascot | Spearhead |
| Website | easternct |
Eastern Connecticut State University (Eastern, Eastern Connecticut, Eastern Connecticut State, or ECSU) is a public university in Willimantic, Connecticut. Founded in 1889, it is the second-oldest campus in the Connecticut State University System and third-oldest public university in the state. Eastern is located on Windham Street in Willimantic, Connecticut, on 182 acres (0.74 km2) 30 minutes from Hartford, lying midway between New York City and Boston. Although the majority of courses are held on the main campus, select classes take place at Manchester Community College and Capital Community College.
Eastern Connecticut State University is a member of the Connecticut State Colleges & Universities.