Goodwin University

One Riverside Drive
East Hartford, CT 06118
Top Ranked (2024): View Rankings

School Highlights

Goodwin University serves 3,312 students (13% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the state community college average of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the state average of 47%.

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Enrollment: 3,312 students
  • Private-state tuition: $19,450
  • Student:teacher ratio: 8:1
  • Minority enrollment: 41%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

Top Rankings

Goodwin University ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:

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School Overview

The teacher population of 408 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Goodwin University
(CT) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Not applicable, not in Carnegie universe (not accredited or nondegree-granting)
Associates Colleges
Institution Level
Four or more years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Private not-for-profit
Public
Total Faculty
408 staff
154 staff
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Student Body

The student population of Goodwin University has stayed relatively flat over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 has stayed the same over five years.
The Goodwin University diversity score of 0.59 is less than the state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has declined by 9% over five years.
Total Enrollment
3,312 students
2,094 students
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Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
12:1
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# Full-Time Students
429 students
789 students
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# Part-Time Students
2,883 students
1,305 students
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# Enrollment Undergraduate
228 students
318 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
416 students
789 students
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# Full-Time Graduate Students
13 students
13 students
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CT All Graduation Breakdown
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
2,797 students
2,023 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
86 students
86 students
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CT All Part Time Graduation Breakdown
Total Dormitory Capacity
80 students
80 students
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% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
n/a
% Asian
3%
4%
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% Hispanic
19%
21%
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% Black
16%
14%
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% White
59%
53%
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% Two or more races
1%
2%
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% Non Resident races
n/a
2%
% Unknown races
1%
4%
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Diversity Score
0.59
0.65
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College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
27%
10%
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College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
0.76%
1.38%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$30,100
$34,800
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Tuition and Acceptance Rate

The private state tuition of $19,450 is less than the state average of $21,887. The private state tuition has declined by 6% over four years.
Private State Tuition Fees
$19,450
$21,887
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% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
96%
74%
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Median Debt for Graduates
$31,096
$8,000
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Median Debt for Dropouts
$9,500
$4,356
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Acceptance Rate
n/a
91%
SAT Reading
n/a
500
SAT Math
n/a
510
ACT Composite
n/a
23
Source: 2021 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Goodwin University cost?
Goodwin University's private state tuition is approximately $19,450.
What is Goodwin University's ranking?
Goodwin University ranks among the top 20% of community college in Connecticut for: Percent of students receiving financial aid.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Enrollment: 3,312 students
  • Private-state tuition: $19,450
  • Student:teacher ratio: 8:1
  • Minority enrollment: 41%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

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Hartford County, CT community colleges have a diversity score of 0.60, which is lower than the national average of 0.70. The most diverse community college in Hartford County, CT is Capital Community College. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.

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