School Highlights
Goodwin University serves 4,962 students (21% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the state community college average of 26:1.
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the state average of 72%.
Quick Stats (2025)
- Enrollment: 4,962 students
- Private-state tuition: $19,450
- Student:teacher ratio: 12:1
- Minority enrollment: 61%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
Goodwin University ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:
Category
Attribute
School Resources
Community Size
School Overview
The teacher population of 408 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Goodwin University
(CT) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Baccalaureate/Associate's Colleges: Mixed Baccalaureate/Associate's
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
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of Goodwin University has grown by 50% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 has increased from 8:1 over five years.
The Goodwin University diversity score of 0.72 is less than the state average of 0.81. The school's diversity has grown by 10% over five years.
Total Enrollment
4,962 students
1,220 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
26:1
# Full-Time Students
1,041 students
770 students
# Part-Time Students
3,921 students
713 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
479 students
352 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
1,014 students
770 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
27 students
27 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
3,777 students
713 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
144 students
144 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
550 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
2%
% Asian
3%
9%
% Hispanic
25%
17%
% Black
26%
20%
% White
39%
28%
% Hawaiian
n/a
17%
% Two or more races
4%
3%
% Non Resident races
n/a
2%
% Unknown races
2%
2%
Diversity Score
0.72
0.81
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
27%
10%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
0.4754%
0.5992%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$30,100
$34,800
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 7% over four years.
Private State Tuition Fees
$19,450
$21,887
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
99%
88%
Median Debt for Graduates
$31,096
$8,000
Median Debt for Dropouts
$9,500
$4,356
Acceptance Rate
n/a
78%
SAT Reading
n/a
500
SAT Math
n/a
510
ACT Composite
n/a
23
Source: 2024 (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 and Largest student body.
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