School Highlights
Goodwin University serves 3,258 students (13% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the state community college average of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is more than the state average of 95%.
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Enrollment: 3,258 students
- In-state tuition: $19,450
- Out-state tuition: $19,450
- Student:teacher ratio: 8:1
- Minority enrollment: 97%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
Goodwin University ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:
Category
Attribute
School Resources
School Overview
The teacher population of 408 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Goodwin University
(CT) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Not applicable, not in Carnegie universe (not accredited or nondegree-granting)
Associates Colleges
Institution Level
Less than 2 yrs
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Public
Public
Total Faculty
408 staff
154 staff
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of Goodwin University has stayed relatively flat over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 has stayed the same over five years.
The Goodwin University diversity score of 0.70 is less than the state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has grown by 7% over five years.
Total Enrollment
3,258 students
1,276 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
12:1
# Full-Time Students
421 students
493 students
# Part-Time Students
2,837 students
783 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
228 students
318 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
411 students
493 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
10 students
10 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
n/a
783 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
92 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
80 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
3%
5%
% Asian
21%
16%
% Hispanic
n/a
n/a
% Black
22%
24%
% White
3%
5%
% Hawaiian
45%
45%
% Two or more races
5%
3%
% Unknown races
n/a
2%
Diversity Score
0.70
0.71
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)
0.3839%
0.5642%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$30,100
$34,800
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
The public in-state tuition of $19,450 is more than the state average of $5,329. The in-state tuition has declined by 6% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $19,450 is more than the state average of $15,711. The out-state tuition has declined by 6% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$19,450
$5,329
Out-State Tuition Fees
$19,450
$15,711
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
99%
88%
Median Debt for Graduates
$31,096
$8,000
Median Debt for Dropouts
$9,500
$4,356
Acceptance Rate
n/a
78%
SAT Reading
n/a
500
SAT Math
n/a
510
ACT Composite
n/a
23
Source: 2023 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Goodwin University cost?
Goodwin University's tuition is approximately $19,450 for In-State students and $19,450 for Out-State students.
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.
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