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Goodwin University

Type 4 year, Private
Business Model Non Profit
Campus locale City: Small
Degrees offered Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system Semester
Student body size Small
Dormitory capacity 80
Student to faculty ratio 9 to 1
On-time graduation rate 38%

Located in East Hartford, Connecticut, Goodwin University is a private, non profit institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

One of the notable aspects of Goodwin University is its open admission policy. This means that all high school graduates and individuals who hold a GED qualification are eligible to apply for admission. This inclusive approach allows a wide range of students to pursue their higher education goals, regardless of their academic background.

Goodwin University is accredited by the New England Commission on Higher Education, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 9-to-1, Goodwin University emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

While the on-time graduation rate at Goodwin University is reported to be 38%, it is essential to consider the context of this statistic. For comparison, Connecticut state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 64% whereas the national average was 58%.


  • Accredited by: New England Commission on Higher Education
  • The institution provides on-campus housing

In-State Tuition & Fees

$21,198

Cost of attendance at Goodwin University in 2022 for students from Connecticut.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Connecticut's average $13,780
National average $30,235

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$21,198

Cost of attendance at Goodwin University in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Connecticut's average $30,716
National average $30,238

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 99 of freshman students at Goodwin University received on average $11,779 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$11,779
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 46 62% $4,423 $203,448
Other Federal Grant 47 64% $5,038 $236,771
State Grant/Scholarships 12 16% $3,151 $37,813
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 69 93% $8,482 $585,278
Total Grant & Scholarships 73 99% $11,779 $859,862

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Goodwin University students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Goodwin University students is 38.4%. Female students graduated at a rate of 37.5%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 41.7%.

38.4%

  • African American 29.2% 7 students
  • white 42.9% 18 students
  • hispanic 39.0% 16 students
  • Mixed Race 66.7% 2 students

Service Offerings

Goodwin University provides the following additional services to its students
  • Remedial services
  • Placement services for graduates
  • Academic/career counseling services
  • Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Goodwin University offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.
  • Academic
  • Occupational

Special Learning Opportunities

  • Weekend/evening classes

Veteran Services

  • Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
  • Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
  • Recognized student veteran organization
  • Credit for military training
  • Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)

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