Goodwin College

One Riverside Drive
East Hartford, CT 06118
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School Highlights
  • Goodwin College serves 3,440 students (18% of students are full-time).
  • The college's student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is lower than the state community college average of 22:1.
  • Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the state average of 47%.
  • Goodwin College is one of 6 community colleges within Hartford County, CT.
  • The nearest community college to Goodwin College is Capital Community College (2.4 miles away).

School Overview

  • The teacher population of 164 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Goodwin College(CT) Community College Avg.
Institution LevelFour or more yearsFour or more years
Institution ControlPrivate, non-profitPublic
Total Faculty164 staff71 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 stayed the same over five years.
  • The Goodwin College diversity score of 0.57 is less than the state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment3,440 students2,814 students
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Student : Teacher Ratio21:122:1
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# Full-Time Students612 students971 students
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# Part-Time Students2,828 students1,843 students
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% Asian
1%
3%
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% Hispanic
15%
16%
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% Black
19%
13%
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% White
61%
53%
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% Two or more races
2%
2%
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Diversity Score0.570.66
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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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Finances and Admission

  • The private state tuition of $19,450 is more than the state average of $18,380. The private state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.
Private State Tuition Fees$19,450$18,380
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% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid92%78%
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Median Debt for Graduates$32,786$5,500
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Median Debt for Dropouts$9,500$4,400
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Source: 2016 (or latest year available) IPEDS

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Quick Stats (2020)
  • Students: 3,440 students
  • Private-state tuition: $19,450
  • Student:teacher ratio: 21:1
  • Minority enrollment: 39%
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