Goodwin University

One Riverside Drive
East Hartford, CT 06118
Top Ranked (2025): View Rankings

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
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
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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
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Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
26:1
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# Full-Time Students
1,041 students
770 students
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# Part-Time Students
3,921 students
713 students
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This chart displays the Full-time students and Part-time students enrollment breakdown of Goodwin University.
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# Enrollment Undergraduate
479 students
352 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
1,014 students
770 students
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# Full-Time Graduate Students
27 students
27 students
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Connecticut All Graduation Breakdown
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
3,777 students
713 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
144 students
144 students
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Connecticut All Part Time Graduation Breakdown
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
550 students
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% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
2%
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% Asian
3%
9%
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% Hispanic
25%
17%
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% Black
26%
20%
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% White
39%
28%
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% Hawaiian
n/a
17%
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% Two or more races
4%
3%
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% Non Resident races
n/a
2%
% Unknown races
2%
2%
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Connecticut.
Diversity Score
0.72
0.81
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College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
27%
10%
This chart displays completion rates for First-Time of Full-time students of Goodwin University and community college average completion rates for First-Time of Full-time students of Connecticut by year, with the latest 2009-10 school year data.
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
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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 7% over four years.
Private State Tuition Fees
$19,450
$21,887
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% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
99%
88%
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Median Debt for Graduates
$31,096
$8,000
This chart displays median debt for students who have completed a certificate or degree in Goodwin University and average median debt for community college students who have completed a certificate or degree in Connecticut by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Median Debt for Dropouts
$9,500
$4,356
This chart displays median debt for students who have not completed a certificate or degree in Goodwin University and average median debt for community college students who have not completed a certificate or degree in Connecticut by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
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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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)

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Did You Know?

Capitol Planning Region County, CT community colleges have a diversity score of 0.65, which is higher than the national average of 0.00. The most diverse community college in Capitol Planning Region County, CT is Goodwin University. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.

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