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Goodwin University

Goodwin University

East Hartford, CT · City · 2,693 students
4
Year
Private Non-profit
City
Small (<3k)
Accredited by New England Commission on Higher Education
About

Goodwin University, located along the Connecticut River in East Hartford, is highly regarded for its career-focused curriculum, particularly through its premier programs in Nursing, Health Sciences, and Advanced Manufacturing. The university fosters a diverse and supportive campus culture tailored to both traditional students and working adults, emphasizing hands-on training through state-of-the-art clinical simulation labs and collaborative, community-centered experiences. What truly sets Goodwin apart is its exceptional flexibility, featuring a year-round academic calendar with multiple start dates, alongside a beautiful, ecologically conscious riverfront campus that serves as a unique outdoor learning laboratory.


Wikipedia: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.

Location
East Hartford, CT, 06118 · City campus
Nearest airport from college
BDL · Hartford/Springfield
14 mi away
Cost
Cost of attendance
$39,589
Avg net price
$29,249
Tuition
$21,198
Books & supplies
$1,200/yr
Average net price by family income
$0–30k
$28,205
$30–48k
$29,159
$48–75k
$29,804
$75–110k
$33,401
$110k+
$30,550
Admissions

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Essay Requirements

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Outcomes
Graduation rate
58%
1st-yr retention
67%
Transfer-out rate
0%
8-year outcomes
Graduated
46%
Transferred
13%
Still enrolled
2%
Dropped out / unknown
39%
Median earnings (6yr)
$40,230
Median earnings (10yr)
$43,596
Median debt
$33,500
Monthly loan payment
$355
Debt range (25th–75th)
$5,500$29,250
Debt (90th percentile)
$44,849
Student Body
Men 14%Women 86%
13
:
1
Student : Faculty ratio
Students   Faculty
Pell grant recipients
54%
First-generation
53%
Median family income
$28,731
Independent students
75%
Veterans
1%
Avg age at entry
29.0
Part-time students
85%
Race & ethnicity
White
33%
Hispanic
16%
Black
29%
Asian
3%
Two or more
12%
AI/AN
1%
Unknown
5%
Programs & Earnings
Bachelor's degrees by annual completions · 4yr national median earnings
Median earnings for graduates across all programs
6 years after entry
$40,230
10 years after entry
$43,596
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing84
Business/Commerce, General11
Public Health10
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other8
Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services6
Criminal Justice and Corrections6
Human Services, General5
Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians4
Human Resources Management and Services3
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities1
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Institutional
Endowment
$16M
Classification
Baccalaureate/Associates
Undergraduate profile
Four-year, mostly part-time
Full-time faculty
32%
Avg faculty salary
$6,563/mo
Instructional spend/student
$16,302
Federal loan rate
77%

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