Goodwin University
East Hartford, CT 06118
About Goodwin University
Goodwin University is a private two-year college in East Hartford, Connecticut, serving roughly 2,693 students. The college offers associate degrees, career certificates, and transfer pathways to four-year universities. Typical net price after grant aid is about $29,249 for students who receive it, compared with published tuition near $21,198. Student demographics in federal data include White (33.4%) and Black or African American (29.3%) among the largest enrollment groups.
Key findings
- Goodwin University charges 28% below the national private non-profit median tuition ($21,198).
- Versus the Connecticut median, sticker tuition is 1% above.
- Completion within 150% of normal time is 58.21%.
- Median earnings 10 years after entry are $43,596.
Research findings
Finding
Modeled return on investment at Goodwin University is strong.
Estimated ROI reaches about 273% using Scorecard cost and 10-year earnings fields in this extract.
Interpretation: On this institution-wide model, typical graduate earnings over a decade substantially exceed estimated net education cost.
Limitation: ROI is institution-wide and not program-specific; individual outcomes vary by major, aid package, and labor market.
Cost benchmarks
| Benchmark | Median Tuition | Median Net Price | Count |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goodwin University | $21,198 | $29,249 | 1 |
| Private Non-profit (national median) | $29,325 | — | 1,444 |
| Connecticut (state median) | $21,044 | $16,798 | 33 |
| Town (locale median) | $9,600 | $14,971 | 1,517 |
| United States (national median) | $11,900 | $17,156 | — |
Compares this campus to school-type, state, and locale medians plus a U.S. national median (College Scorecard–derived). Locale groups campuses by NCES locale type; state tuition is the median published tuition among campuses in that state.
How expensive is Goodwin University really?
Key findings
- Goodwin University charges 28% below the national private non-profit median tuition ($21,198).
- Versus the Connecticut median, sticker tuition is 1% above.
Goodwin University tuition
Published undergraduate tuition $21,198
Finding Goodwin University charges 28% below the national private non-profit median tuition.
Evidence Published tuition is $21,198. That is 28% below the national private non-profit median ($29,325). Versus the Connecticut median ($21,044), sticker tuition is 1% above. Versus the U.S. median ($11,900), sticker is about 1.8×.
Method Sticker tuition compared with Scorecard-derived medians by ownership, state, locale, and national rollups when available.
Interpretation Published tuition measures sticker price relative to private non-profit and geographic peers; it does not equal what undergraduates typically pay after aid.
Limitation Sticker comparisons omit room, board, and institutional aid; average net price and income-band net prices are the stronger signals of typical family cost.
Evidence: published tuition at Goodwin University versus school-type, state, locale, and U.S. medians.
Evidence: average net price at Goodwin University versus state, locale, and U.S. medians.
What undergraduates typically pay
Finding Average net price at Goodwin University is $29,249.
Evidence College Scorecard average net price is $29,249 (cost of attendance minus average grant aid for aided undergraduates). That is about $12,451 above the Connecticut median net price. Versus town campuses, net price runs $14,278 above the locale median.
Method Average net price from College Scorecard; compared with state, locale, and U.S. medians from EDsmart aggregates.
Interpretation Average net price is a stronger institutional cost signal than published tuition because it incorporates grant aid.
Limitation The campus average masks large differences by household income; income-band net prices can diverge sharply from the overall average.
Key takeaway At Goodwin University, average net price exceeds published tuition alone because net price uses a fuller cost-of-attendance base.
Goodwin University: research record
Canonical EDsmart Data findings for Goodwin University—costs, outcomes, admissions, and programs—with evidence and methodology notes.
Research findings
Interpretation
The combination of completion and 10-year earnings is a multidimensional outcomes signal; it does not measure educational quality by itself.
Financial profile
Annual tuition
$21,198
Avg. net price
$29,249
Net price by family income
| Income bracket | Avg. annual net price |
|---|---|
| $0–$30,000 | $28,205 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $29,159 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $29,804 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $33,401 |
| $110,001+ | $30,550 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $84,792. See cost investigation.
Student outcomes
Share of first-year students returning the following fall.
Graduation rate and 10-year earnings are in the hero strip above; see Graduates for more.
What Goodwin University is known for
Top program completions
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse260
- Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other94
- Manufacturing Engineering Technology/Technician68
- Welding Engineering Technology/Technician44
- General Studies36
See earnings & programs for more.
Is Goodwin University a good school?
Data-framed fit—not a prestige rating.
Goodwin University is a good school for those looking for strong completion alongside solid mid-career earnings.
EDsmart Data does not assign an opinion score; this framing summarizes the strongest Scorecard signals for this campus.
More from the data
Location, control, enrollment, and aid context for Goodwin University.
Campus
Location
East Hartford, CT
City / state
- ZIP
- 06118
- NCES locale
- Town
Compared with Town campuses nationally, net price is about 2.0× the median for Town campuses ($14,971 median).
Control
Institution type
Private Non-profit
Control
- Region
- New England
- Carnegie
- Special Focus Four-Year: Medical Schools and Centers
Size
Enrollment
2,693
Total enrollment
- Undergraduate
- 4,608
- Graduate
- 115
- Full-time share
- 15%
Student aid
Debt & aid
$33,500
Median federal loan debt
- Pell grant share
- 54.41%
Total Cost, Aid & Default
Total Cost of Attendance
Tuition vs average net price after aid for Goodwin University.
Financial Aid by Income Level
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at Goodwin University was 0.00%.
Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.
Tuition tracker
Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for Goodwin University in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2013–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | $19,400 | $19,400 | $21,072 |
| 2014 | $19,450 | $19,450 | $21,948 |
| 2015 | $19,950 | $19,950 | $18,687 |
| 2016 | $20,400 | $20,400 | $17,581 |
| 2017 | $20,888 | $20,888 | $19,914 |
| 2018 | $20,898 | $20,898 | $16,301 |
| 2019 | $20,898 | $20,898 | $18,290 |
| 2020 | $20,998 | $20,998 | $18,127 |
| 2021 | $21,198 | $21,198 | $23,337 |
| 2022 | $21,198 | $21,198 | $23,983 |
| 2023 | $21,198 | $21,198 | $28,544 |
Sticker tuition and net price over time
Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.
College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).
Net price by family income
Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).
Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.
How difficult is it to get in?
Acceptance Rate
Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution.
Admissions funnel data is not available for this institution.
Test Scores
Test score data is not available for this institution.
Score distribution is not available for this institution.
Academic Requirements
GPA requirements are not published by this institution. Contact the admissions office for specific academic requirements.
Estimated GPA range is not available for this institution.
Enrollment & Student Demographics
Goodwin University reported total enrollment of about 2,693 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 14% male and 86% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes White (33.4%), Black or African American (29.3%), and Hispanic or Latino (16.2%). About 54.41% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 52.8% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
15.0% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Goodwin University in 2024 is 2,693 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 4,608 students. Graduate enrollment is about 115 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
66.7%
2024 Retention Rate
Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall.
Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.
Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity
Largest share of total enrollment in our College Scorecard extract.
College Scorecard student demographics (total enrollment shares).
Do students complete their programs?
Time to Complete
0.00% 100% Completion Time
58.21% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 0.00% of students graduating from Goodwin University completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse: 11% male / 89% female
- Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other: 5% male / 95% female
- Manufacturing Engineering Technology/Technician: 81% male / 19% female
IPEDS completions by sex for the five largest programs (aggregate CIPs excluded).
Completions by Race & Ethnicity
Largest group by summed IPEDS award counts across reported programs.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
Goodwin University graduates earn a median of $43,596 ten years after entry
Finding Earnings, debt, and program mix define the financial profile of Goodwin University.
Evidence Median earnings 10 years after entry: $43,596. Median federal loan debt: $33,500. Average net price used in cost models: $29,249.
Method College Scorecard median earnings (10-year), median debt, and EDsmart ROI / payback models using campus net price.
Interpretation Institution-wide ROI and debt ratios summarize campus averages; program choice still drives individual outcomes.
Limitation Salary reflects median earnings ten years after entry; ROI is not program-specific.
Key takeaway Goodwin University graduates report median earnings of $43,596 ten years after entry—an institution-wide outcomes signal, not a program guarantee.
Return on Investment
Debt and 4-year net cost vs. cumulative 10-year median earnings for Goodwin University.
Top Programs by Completions
Largest 10 programs by IPEDS completions (27 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
IPEDS award counts for the largest programs at Goodwin University.
Employment Outcomes
Median earnings 6, 8, and 10 years after entry for Goodwin University graduates.
How financially powerful is this institution?
Finding: federal finance and Scorecard instructional fields for Goodwin University—endowment assets (fiscal year 2023), instructional staffing and expenditure. Compared with state, regional, and U.S. medians from EDsmart Data institutional financials.
Institutional endowment
$14.8M
End-of-year assets · Fiscal year 2023
- Connecticut median 0.26× the median ($56.9M)
- New England median 0.35× the median ($42.9M)
- U.S. median 0.56× the median ($26.4M)
- Connecticut median 0.23× the median ($23,500)
- New England median 0.23× the median ($23,268)
- U.S. median 0.44× the median ($12,100)
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 32.2%
- Connecticut median 35.8 pp below median (68.0%)
- New England median 21.1 pp below median (53.3%)
- U.S. median 25.8 pp below median (58.0%)
- Average faculty salary (monthly): $6,563
- Connecticut median 0.59× the median ($11,112)
- New England median 0.71× the median ($9,262)
- U.S. median 0.86× the median ($7,615)
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $16,302
- Connecticut median 2.1× the median ($7,608)
- New England median 1.6× the median ($10,182)
- U.S. median 2.2× the median ($7,288)
Instructional metrics from College Scorecard. Peer medians are campus-level; see the institutional financials deep dive. Detailed non-instructional staff counts are not included here.
Goodwin University at a glance
Goodwin University
Goodwin University is a private non-profit institution in East Hartford, CT, classified as Special Focus Four-Year: Medical Schools and Centers.
- Largest programs (IPEDS awards)
- Registered Nursing/Registered NurseHealth Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, OtherManufacturing Engineering Technology/Technician
- Largest enrollment groups
- White or Caucasian33.4%Black or African American29.3%Hispanic or Latino16.2%
Schools near Goodwin University
Other campuses in East Hartford, CT when available, plus nearby institutions in Connecticut.
Similar schools
Peers matched by the same EDsmart outcomes grade (Grade C-) within Connecticut, then by similar ownership and admissions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Goodwin University located?
Goodwin University is located in East Hartford, CT.
What is Goodwin University's tuition?
Goodwin University tuition (published undergraduate sticker price) is $21,198 in the latest College Scorecard data. Average net price after grant aid is $29,249 for undergraduates receiving Title IV aid.
How much does Goodwin University cost?
Reported tuition is $21,198 and average net price is $29,249 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $14,536 annually.
What explains Goodwin University's return on investment in EDsmart Data?
EDsmart Data models ROI using campus average net price ($29,249), completion (58.2% within 150% of normal time where reported), and median earnings ten years after entry ($43,596). High completion and strong mid-career earnings relative to net cost raise modeled ROI; the estimate is institution-wide and not program-specific. Debt-to-earnings ratios, when available, further contextualize borrowing pressure. Limitations include suppressed fields, program mix, and labor-market variation over time.
What is the student body demographics at Goodwin University?
Goodwin University reports undergraduate enrollment of about 4,608 students, White (33.4%), Black or African American (29.3%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend Goodwin University?
About 52.8% of students at Goodwin University are first-generation college students.
What do graduates of Goodwin University earn?
Median earnings are $40,230 six years after entry and $43,596 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Goodwin University?
The 150%-time completion rate is 58.2% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do Goodwin University students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $33,500.
Is Goodwin University public or private?
Goodwin University is a private nonprofit institution located in East Hartford, CT.
Is Goodwin University an HBCU?
No. Goodwin University is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Goodwin University a tribal college?
No. Goodwin University is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
- Related geography & profiles
Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.
Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.
Methodology & Data Scope
This profile uses institution-level fields from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, merged with IPEDS directory attributes where needed for locale, ownership, and program completions.
Benchmark rows compare this campus to NCES locale-type medians (for example Suburban) from our processed location extract. Implied U.S. medians are derived from locale-vs-national percentage fields in that extract—not a separate national Scorecard table.