Goodwin College

One Riverside Drive
East Hartford, CT 06118
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School Highlights

Goodwin College serves 3,397 students (12% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the state community college average of 19:1.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the state average of 53%.

Top Rankings

Goodwin College ranks among the top 20% of community colleges in Connecticut for:

School Overview

The teacher population of 164 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Goodwin College(CT) Community College Avg.
Carnegie ClassificationSpecial Focus Four-Year: Other Health Professions SchoolsAssociate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Vocational & Technical-High Traditional
Institution LevelFour or more yearsAt least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution ControlPrivate not-for-profitPublic
Total Faculty164 staff154 staff
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Student Body

The student population of Goodwin College has stayed relatively flat over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 has decreased from 27:1 over five years.
The Goodwin College diversity score of 0.68 is less than the state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has grown by 19% over five years.
Total Enrollment3,397 students3,023 students
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Student : Teacher Ratio21:119:1
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# Full-Time Students416 students654 students
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# Part-Time Students2,981 students2,369 students
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Total Dormitory Capacity		80204
% Asian
2%
4%
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% Hispanic
24%
23%
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% Black
22%
17%
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% White
46%
47%
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% Two or more races
2%
3%
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% Non Resident races
2%
3%
% Unknown races
1%
3%
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Diversity Score0.680.69
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College Completion Rate
27%
10%
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Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)$30,100$35,100
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Tuition Cost and Acceptance Rate

The private state tuition of $19,450 is less than the state average of $21,401. The private state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.
Private State Tuition Fees$19,450$21,401
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% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid97%76%
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Median Debt for Graduates$32,307$7,897
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Median Debt for Dropouts$9,500$4,500
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Source: 2019 (or latest year available) IPEDS

Nearby Schools

The nearest community college to Goodwin College is Capital Community College (3.5 miles away).
  • College Location Mi. Students
  • Capital Community College
    Public
    3,290 students | 3.50 Mi950 Main Street
    Hartford, CT 06103
    (860) 906-5000     3.503,290
  • Manchester Community College
    Public
    6,003 students | 4.80 MiGreat Path
    Manchester, CT 06040
    (860) 512-3000     4.806,003
  • Tunxis Community College
    Tunxis Community College Photo - A view of the newly constructed public library, building 700, at Tunxis Community College. This shot was taken from the courtyard.
    Public
    3,902 students | 14.20 Mi271 Scott Swamp Road
    Farmington, CT 06032
    (860) 773-1300     14.203,902
  • Middlesex Community College
    Public
    2,547 students | 14.60 Mi100 Training Hill Rd
    Middletown, CT 06457
    (860) 343-5701     14.602,547
  • Asnuntuck Community College
    Asnuntuck Community College Photo
    Public
    1,858 students | 17.30 Mi170 Elm St
    Enfield, CT 06082
    (860) 253-3000     17.301,858
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Quick Stats (2021-22)
  • Students: 3,397 students
  • Private-state tuition: $19,450
  • Student:teacher ratio: 21:1
  • Minority enrollment: 54%
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Did You Know?
For Connecticut public community colleges, the average tuition is approximately $3,995 per year for in-state students and $11,928 for out-of-state students. For private community colleges, the average yearly tuition is approximately $21,401 per year. Read more about average community college tuition costs across the country.

Connecticut community colleges have a diversity score of 0.69, which is lower than the national average of 0.73. The most diverse community college in Connecticut is Capital Community College. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.
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