Eastern Connecticut State University

Willimantic, CT

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Eastern Connecticut State University - Willimantic, CT

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One of Connecticut’s oldest and most distinguished academic institutions

Public Historic Suburban Small Liberal Arts

Located just thirty minutes east of Hartford, Eastern Connecticut State University is one of the oldest public universities in the state. The university’s hometown of Willimantic is a historic community dripping with classic New England charm. The Eastern campus sits just a couple of blocks away from the center of town, making it easy to walk down to any of the popular restaurants, bars, and coffeehouses clustered around the intersection of High and Main. Grocery stores and healthcare facilities are also close at hand, providing convenient access to everyday necessities.

There are many apartments, condos, and rental houses available within walking distance of campus in the residential neighborhoods that largely surround it. When you’re looking to get out of town, both Boston and New York City can be reached in a couple of hours.

Transportation

69

Very Walkable

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

If you enjoy walking, you’ll enjoy renting in this area! It’s a very walkable neighborhood.

58

Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

While there’s some bike infrastructure in this area, you’ll still need a car for many errands.

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Wickware Planetarium
  • Mansfield Hollow State Park
  • Connecticut State Museum of Natural History
  • Goodwin State Forest and Conservation Center
  • Blue Slope Farm & Country Museum

Airports

  • Bradley International

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† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

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Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2025.