Goodwin College

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2017 Undergraduate Tuition

$19,988

2.5% growth from 2016

2017 Average Net Price

$20,058

After Financial Aid

2016 Student Loan

10.5%

Default Rate

2017 Enrolled Students

3,410

11.8% Full-Time

2017 Graduation Rate

2.3%

2 Graduates

About

Goodwin College is a higher education institution located in Hartford County, CT. In 2016, the most popular Bachelor's Degree concentrations at Goodwin College were Registered Nursing (40 degrees awarded), Other Health Professions & Related Clinical Sciences (32 degrees), and General Human Services (24 degrees).

In 2017, 832 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Goodwin College. 80.6% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 19.4% awarded men. The majority of degree recipients were white (496 degrees), 3.33 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (149 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Goodwin College is $19,988, which is $5,988 more than the national average for Special Focus Institutions ($14,000).

Special Focus Four-Year: Other Health Professions Schools Special Focus Institutions

Costs

The median undergraduate tuition at Goodwin College is $19,988, which is $5,988 more than the national average for Special Focus Institutions ($14,000).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $20,058.

In 2017, 85% of undergraduate students received federal grants, while 79% of undergraduate students received federal loans.

Student Expenses

Tuition Costs

$19,988

2017 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2017, the cost of tuition at Goodwin College was $19,988. The cost of tuition at Goodwin College is $5,988 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for Special Focus Institutions ($14,000).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Goodwin College (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$20,058

2017 Value

12.5%

1 Year Growth

In 2017 Goodwin College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $20,058. Between 2016 and 2017, the average net price of Goodwin College grew by 12.5%.

This chart compares the average net price of Goodwin College (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$9,514

Room and Board

$1,000

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Goodwin College was of $9,514 in 2017. During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,000. The cost of room and board increased by 1.19% between 2016 and 2017. The cost of books and supplies decreased by 25.9% during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Goodwin College (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid

Financial Aid by Income Level

85%

Of Undergraduates Receive Grants

79%

Of Undergraduates Receive Federal Loans

85% of undergraduate students at Goodwin College received grants or loans in 2017. This represents a decline of 3.41% with respect to 2016, when 88% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Goodwin College (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

10.5%

2016 Default Rate

204

Number of Defaults

In 2016 the default rate for borrower's at Goodwin College was 10.5%, which represents 204 out of the 1951 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Enrollment

Goodwin College has a total enrollment of 3,410 students. The full-time enrollment at Goodwin College is 401 students and the part-time enrollment is 3,009. This means that 11.8% of students enrolled at Goodwin College are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Goodwin College, both undergraduate and graduate, is 47% White, 24.9% Hispanic or Latino, 22.4% Black or African American, 2.14% Asian, 1.7% Two or More Races, 0.264% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.088% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Goodwin College in full-time Undergraduate programs are majority White Female (37.2%), followed by Hispanic or Latino Female (19.5%) and Black or African American Female (13%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are majority N/A, followed by N/A and N/A.

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

11.8%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Goodwin College, both undergraduate and graduate, is 3,410 students. The full-time enrollment at Goodwin College is 401 and the part-time enrollment is 3,009. This means that 11.8% of students enrolled at Goodwin College are enrolled full-time compared with 71.1% at similar Special Focus Institutions.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Goodwin College (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

N/A%

N/A 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. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Goodwin College was N/A%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Special Focus Institutions (71%), Goodwin College had a retention rate approximately the same as its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Goodwin College (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity

White
1,603
Hispanic or Latino
849
Black or African American
764

The enrolled student population at Goodwin College is 47% White, 24.9% Hispanic or Latino, 22.4% Black or African American, 2.14% Asian, 1.7% Two or More Races, 0.264% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.088% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Special Focus Institutions is 44.7% White, 15.6% Hispanic or Latino, and 15.5% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 41 students (1.2%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2017, 510 more women than men received degrees from Goodwin College. The majority of degree recipients at Goodwin College are white (496 degrees awarded). There were 3.33 times more white graduates than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (149 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Goodwin College is Registered Nursing (40 degrees awarded), followed by Other Health Professions & Related Clinical Sciences (32 degrees) and General Human Services (24 degrees).

The most specialized majors across all degree types at Goodwin College, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Health (617 degrees awarded), Engineering Technologies (53 degrees), and Public Administration and Social Service (55 degrees).

Workforce

Common Jobs by Major

Registered nurses

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Goodwin College are Registered nurses (1,311,605 people), Social workers, all other (191,750 people), Medical & health services managers (151,259 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (144,192 people), and Pharmacists (130,666 people).

The most specialized majors at Goodwin College are Health (617 degrees awarded), Engineering Technologies (53 degrees), Public Administration and Social Service (55 degrees), Natural Resources & Conservation (15 degrees), and Human Sciences (28 degrees).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Physicians

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Goodwin College are Physicians, Public relations specialists, Surgeons, Podiatrists, and Marketing managers

Common Industries by Major

General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Goodwin College are General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (1,487,152 people), Elementary & secondary schools (378,002 people), Outpatient care centers (248,222 people), Offices of physicians (195,135 people), and Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (191,751 people).

Degrees

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Goodwin College.

Most Common

Registered Nursing
40 degree-majorss awarded
Other Health Professions & Related Clinical Sciences
32 degree-majorss awarded
General Human Services
24 degree-majorss awarded

In 2017, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Goodwin College was Registered Nursing with 40 degree-majorss awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at Goodwin College according to their major.

Gender Breakdown for Common Majors

Degrees Awarded to Men

In 2017, 161 degrees were awarded to men at Goodwin College, which is 0.24 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (671).

This chart displays the gender disparity between the top 5 majors at Goodwin College by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2017, 45 degrees were awarded to men at Goodwin College in Manufacturing Engineering Technology, which is 9 times more than the 5 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2017, 196 degrees were awarded to women at Goodwin College in Other Health Professions & Related Clinical Sciences, which is 16.3 times more than the 12 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

11%

100% Completion Time

16%

150% Completion Time

In 2017, 11% of students graduating from Goodwin College completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 16% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 18% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Special Focus Institutions Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Diversity

Graduation Rate by Race and Gender

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

White Male

Highest Graduation Rate (14.3%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate at Goodwin College is Male and White (14.3% graduation rate). Across all Special Focus Institutions, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (68.1%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 0% of graduates (0 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity

White
496 degrees awarded
Black or African American
149 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
148 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Goodwin College is white (496 degrees awarded). There were 3.33 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (149 degrees).

0.12% of degree recipients (1 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Gender

Most Common Gender Demographic

White Female
400 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Female
120 degrees awarded
Black or African American Female
118 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and gender grouping at Goodwin College is white female (400 degrees awarded). There were 3.33 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino female (120 degrees).

Operations

Goodwin College has an endowment valued at nearly $9.97M, as of the end of the 2017 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of $2.22M (22.3%), compared to the 2.38% average return ($240k on $10.1M) across all Special Focus Institutions.

In 2017, Goodwin College had a total salary expenditure of $65.4M. Goodwin College employs 49 Assistant professors, 24 Associate professors, and 15 Instructors. Most academics at Goodwin College are Female Assistant professors (36), Female Associate professors(19), and Male Assistant professors (13).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Goodwin College are: Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 57 employees, Business and Financial Operations, with 50 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 39 employees.

Finances

Endowment

$9.97M

2017 Endowment

9.52%

growth from 2016

Goodwin College has an endowment valued at about $9.97M, as of the end of the 2017 fiscal year. The endowment of Goodwin College grew 9.52% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $130k lower than than the median endowment of Special Focus Institutions according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Goodwin College (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Special Focus Four-Year: Other Health Professions Schools Carnegie Classification grouping.

Government Grants and Contracts

Grants & Contracts

$1.11M - Federal
$12.4M - State
$0 - Local

As of 2017, Goodwin College received $1.11M in grants and contracts from the federal government, $12.4M from state grants and contracts, and $0 from local grants and contracts.

Expenses

Salary Expenditure

$28.8M

2017 Salaries

5.56%

growth from 2016

In 2017, Goodwin College paid a median of $28.8M in salaries, which represents 44% of their overall expenditure ($65.4M) and a 5.56% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 0.609% growth from 2015 and a 10.4% growth from 2014.

The median for similar Special Focus Institutions is 2.59M (39.4% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$5.9M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2017, Goodwin College paid a total of $5.9M to 88 employees working as instructors, which represents 20.5% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $727k (28.1%) for similar Special Focus Institutions.

Faculty and Staff

Occupations by Share

Assistant professor

Most Common Instructor

49 Employees

Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

57 Employees

In 2017, the most common positions for instructional staff at Goodwin College were Assistant professor with 49 employees; Associate professor with 24 employees; and Associate professor with 15 employees.

In 2017, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Goodwin College were Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 57 employees; Business and Financial Operations with 50 employees; and Office and Administrative Support with 39 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Gender

Most Common Demographic

Female Assistant professor
Female Associate professor
Male Assistant professor

In 2017, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Goodwin College was Female Assistant professor with 36 employees, Female Associate professor with 19 employees, and Male Assistant professor with 13 employees.

This chart shows the gender split between each academic rank present at Goodwin College.

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