Eastern Connecticut State University

Eastern Connecticut State University

Former names	Willimantic State Normal School (1889–1937) Willimantic State Teachers College (1937–1967) Eastern Connecticut State College (1967–1983)
Motto	Connecticut's Public Liberal Arts University
Type	Public university
Established	1889; 135 years ago (1889)
Parent institution	Connecticut State University System
Academic affiliation	Space-grant
President	Elsa Nuñez
Academic staff	221 (FT); 315 (PT)
Students	4,125 (Spring 2022) [1]
Undergraduates	3,929 (Spring 2022) [2]
Postgraduates	169 (Spring 2022) [3]
Location	Willimantic , Connecticut , U.S.
Campus	Suburban, 182 acres (74 ha)
Colors	Navy blue & burgundy[1]
Nickname	Warriors
Sporting affiliations	NCAA Division III - Little East
Mascot	Spearhead
Website	easternct.edu

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, Capital Community College, and a satellite center in Groton.

Eastern Connecticut State University is a member of the Connecticut State Colleges & Universities.