- Goodwin University is a private university in East Hartford, Connecticut, United States. It was founded in 1962 as the Data Institute Business School. It purchased the University of Bridgeport in January 2021.
School Highlights
Goodwin University serves 2,970 students (15% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the state community college average of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the state average of 75%.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Enrollment: 2,970 students
- Private-state tuition: $19,450
- Student-teacher ratio: 20:1
- Minority enrollment: 64%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
Goodwin University ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Resources
School Overview
The teacher population of 145 teachers has declined by 64% over five years.
Goodwin University
(CT) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Baccalaureate/Associate's Colleges: Mixed Baccalaureate/Associate's
Associate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Career & Technical-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional
Institution Level
Four or more years
Four or more years
Institution Control
Private not-for-profit
Public
Total Faculty
145 staff
115 staff
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of Goodwin University has declined by 10% over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 20:1 has increased from 8:1 over five years.
The Goodwin University diversity score of 0.73 is more than the state average of 0.00. The school's diversity has grown by 23% over five years.
Total Enrollment
2,970 students
1,128 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
17:1
# Full-Time Students
450 students
627 students
# Part-Time Students
2,520 students
713 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
2,855 students
1,060 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
427 students
627 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
23 students
23 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
2,428 students
285 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
92 students
92 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
2%
% Asian
3%
9%
% Hispanic
23%
16%
% Black
28%
20%
% White
36%
25%
% Two or more races
2%
3%
% Unknown races
6%
4%
Diversity Score
0.73
0.00
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)
48%
60%
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 8% over four years.
Private State Tuition Fees
$19,450
$21,887
Tuition Notes
$9,994/semester
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
97%
88%
Median Debt for Graduates
$31,096
$8,000
Median Debt for Dropouts
$9,500
$4,678
Source: 2025 (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: Diversity in US community colleges and Percent of students receiving financial aid.
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