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Goodwin College

School Overview: Acceptance Rate, Tuition, and More

East Hartford, CT

$19,988

Avg tuition

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About Goodwin College

School Type: Private

Status: Non-profit

Accreditation: Regional

Religious Affiliation: N/A While the student experience is largely unaffected at most schools with religious affiliations, some schools place more of an emphasis on religion. Learn how religious affiliations may impact students' experience.

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Goodwin College is a small private college located on an urban campus in East Hartford, Connecticut. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 3,156, and admissions are selective. The college offers 14 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 38%, and a student-faculty ratio of 9:1. Tuition and fees for students are $19,988.

Admissions Breakdown

n/a

Acceptance Rate Insight

Information not available

Retention Rate Insight

Information not available

Graduation Rate Insight

38% of students graduated out of all full-time, first-time students who began their studies in Fall 2015. Keep in mind many students who enroll are not typically first-time students, as most are adult learners. Therefore, the number of first-time students is traditionally low.

Application Considerations

Test scores --

High school transcript --

High school rank --

Letter of recommendation --

High school GPA --

Open admission Yes

Completion of college prep program --

Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL) --

Transfer Credit Policy

Dual enrollment Yes

Credit for qualified life experience* Yes

Advance placement (AP) credits Yes

*This can include previous jobs, trainings, licenses/credentials, or seminars. You may need to complete an exam or provide a portfolio to earn credit.

SAT & ACT

ACT 25th-75th Percentile Currently Unavailable

SAT 25th-75th Percentile Currently Unavailable

Learning Environment

Student Body Stats

This school has a student body of fewer than 5,000 students.

Learn more about how we determine school awards

3k

Students enrolled

73%

Online student enrollment

9:1

Student to faculty ratio

Ways Students Can Learn

Online Check Bold
On-campus Check Bold
Hybrid The program is a combination of on-campus and online learning and varies per program. Check Bold

Demographics

White

47%

Hispanic

22%

Black

21%

Two or more races

4%

Unknown

3%

Asian

2%

Non-U.S. Citizen

0%

American Indian/Alaska Native

0%

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0%

Female student population

82%

Socio-economic diversity

62% of students received an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.

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Online Programs

Offers Online Programs

Yes

Online Programs

5

Total Online Enrollment

2,368

Student Location Breakout

Percent of Programs Online

93% On-campus

7% Online

Types of Online Programs Offered

Certificates X Bold Not offered

Associate X Bold Not offered

Bachelor's Check Bold 7% online

Graduate Certificate X Bold Not offered

Master's Check Bold 100% online

Doctorate X Bold Not offered

Student Charges

Tuition and Required Fees

Student Level In-state Out-of-state
Undergraduate $19,988 $19,988
Graduate $11,934 $11,934

Cost of Undergraduate Attendance

Costs based on full-time, first-time degree or certificate-seeking undergraduates for the 2021–2022 academic year.

Costs to Consider Price
Books and supplies $1,200
On-campus room and board $6,200
On-campus other expenses $5,772
Off-campus (not with family) room and board $11,632
Off-campus (not with family) other expenses $10,124
Off-campus (with family) other expenses $6,782

Total Undergraduate Cost

Total cost by category In-state Out-of-state
On-campus $33,160 $33,160
Off-campus without family $42,944 $42,944
Off-campus with family $27,970 $27,970

Financial Breakdown

Students Receiving Aid

Federal Grant Aid

64%

State Grant Aid

16%

Institution Grant Aid

93%

Pell Grant

62%

Average Aid Awarded

Federal Grant Aid $5,038
State Grant Aid $3,151
Institution Grant Aid $8,482
Pell Grant Aid $2,141

Financial Outlook

$34k

Average student debt after graduation

$38k

Average salary 6 years after starting school

Varsity Athletic Teams

No information available for this school.

Degrees Awarded by Program

Degrees given for the 2021-2022 academic year.

1

Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services

BA

MA

DOC

2

Family And Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences

BA

MA

DOC

3

Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences

BA

MA

DOC

4

Health Professions And Related Programs

BA

MA

DOC

5

Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting And Related Protective Services

BA

MA

DOC

6

Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities

BA

MA

DOC

7

Natural Resources And Conservation

BA

MA

DOC

8

Public Administration And Social Service Professions

BA

MA

DOC

9

Security And Protective Services

BA

MA

DOC

Data collected from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS), [2021-2022]. In the absence of IPED data, information was collected directly from the school and is accurate as of the date of collection. Contact the school directly for the most current and complete information.