Goodwin College

www.goodwin.edu/

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2021 Undergraduate Tuition

$19,988

2021 Average Net Price

$22,382

After Financial Aid

2019 Student Loan

0.92%

Default Rate

2021 Enrolled Students

3,258

12.9% Full-Time

2021 Graduation Rate

31.3%

5 Graduates

About

Goodwin College is a higher education institution located in Hartford County, CT. In 2021, the most popular Associates Degree concentrations at Goodwin College were Registered Nursing (202 degrees awarded), Other Health Professions & Related Clinical Sciences (164 degrees), and Occupational Therapist Assistant (34 degrees).

In 2021, 998 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Goodwin College. 76.9% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 23.1% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (555 degrees), 2.72 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (204 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Goodwin College is $19,988, which is $5,488 more than the national average for Special Focus Institutions ($14,500).

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

Costs

In 2021, the median undergraduate tuition at Goodwin College is $19,988, which is $5,488 more than the national average for Special Focus Institutions ($14,500).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $22,382.

In 2021, 84% of undergraduate students attending Goodwin College received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 46% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$19,988

2021 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2021, the cost of tuition at Goodwin College was $19,988. The cost of tuition at Goodwin College is $5,488 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for Special Focus Institutions ($14,500).

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

Average Net Price

$22,382

2021 Value

23.8%

1 Year Growth

In 2021 Goodwin College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $22,382. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of Goodwin College grew by 23.8%.

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

$8,616

Room and Board

$1,000

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Goodwin College was of $8,616 in 2021. The cost of room and board increased by 4.32% between 2020 and 2021.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,000. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

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

Financial Aid by Income Level

84%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

46%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

84% of undergraduate students at Goodwin College received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a decline of 4.55% with respect to 2020, 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.

0.92%

2019 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at Goodwin College was 0.92%, which represents 18 out of the 1956 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 had a total enrollment of 3,258 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at Goodwin College is 421 students and the part-time enrollment is 2,837. This means that 12.9% of students enrolled at Goodwin College are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Goodwin College, both undergraduate and graduate, is 46.7% White, 22.3% Hispanic or Latino, 21.3% Black or African American, 3.9% Two or More Races, 2.39% Asian, 0.276% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.184% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Goodwin College in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (37.7%), followed by White Male (16.1%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (14.6%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (50%), followed by Black or African American Female (20%) and Asian Male (10%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

12.9%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Goodwin College in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 3,258 students. The full-time enrollment at Goodwin College is 421 and the part-time enrollment is 2,837. This means that 12.9% of students enrolled at Goodwin College are enrolled full-time compared with 69.7% 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

59%

2016 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 59%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Special Focus Institutions (69%), Goodwin College had a retention rate lower than 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 (2021)

White
1,521 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
725 enrolled students
Black or African American
695 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Goodwin College is 46.7% White, 22.3% Hispanic or Latino, 21.3% Black or African American, 3.9% Two or More Races, 2.39% Asian, 0.276% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.184% 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 43.6% White, 18.4% Hispanic or Latino, and 14% 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, 89 students (2.73%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2021, 536 more women than men received degrees from Goodwin College. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Goodwin College is white (555 degrees awarded). There were 2.72 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (204 degrees).

The most common Associates Degree concentration at Goodwin College is Registered Nursing (202 degrees awarded), followed by Other Health Professions & Related Clinical Sciences (164 degrees) and Occupational Therapist Assistant (34 degrees).

In 2021, 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 Engineering Technologies (98 degrees awarded), Health (696 degrees), and Natural Resources & Conservation (10 degrees).

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 (1,355,282 people), Social workers, all other (192,133 people), Other managers (175,917 people), Medical & health services managers (166,731 people), and Police officers (136,920 people).

The most specialized majors at Goodwin College in 2021 are Engineering Technologies (98 degrees awarded), Health (696 degrees), Natural Resources & Conservation (10 degrees), Public Administration and Social Service (27 degrees), and Protective Services (24 degrees) (as of 2021).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Cardiovascular technologists and technicians

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 Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Surgeons, Physicians, Aircraft pilots & flight engineers, and Chief executives & legislators

The most specialized majors at Goodwin College are Engineering Technologies (98 degrees awarded), Health (696 degrees), Natural Resources & Conservation (10 degrees), Public Administration and Social Service (27 degrees), and Protective Services (24 degrees) (as of 2021).

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 (1,532,692 people), Justice, public order, & safety activities (363,810 people), Elementary & secondary schools (357,069 people), Outpatient care centers (276,310 people), and Offices of physicians (205,130 people).

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 (2021)

Registered Nursing
202 degrees awarded
Other Health Professions & Related Clinical Sciences
164 degrees awarded
Occupational Therapist Assistant
34 degrees awarded

In 2021, the most common associates degree concentration at Goodwin College was Registered Nursing with 202 degrees awarded.

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

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

231

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

767

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 231 degrees were awarded to men at Goodwin College, which is 0.301 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (767).

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

Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 54 degrees were awarded to men at Goodwin College in Manufacturing Engineering Technology, which is 4.5 times more than the 12 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 254 degrees were awarded to men at Goodwin College in Registered Nursing, which is 6.68 times more than the 38 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

100% Completion Time

12%

150% Completion Time

In 2021, 2% of students graduating from Goodwin College completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 12% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 14% 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.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Hispanic or Latino Male

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2021 at Goodwin College is Male and Hispanic or Latino (100% graduation rate). Across all Special Focus Institutions, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (72.9%).

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.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
555 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
204 degrees awarded
Black or African American
172 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Goodwin College is white (555 degrees awarded). There were 2.72 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (204 degrees).

1% of degree recipients (10 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

White Female
430 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Female
162 degrees awarded
Black or African American Female
130 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Goodwin College is white female (430 degrees awarded). There were 2.65 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino female (162 degrees).

Operations

Goodwin College has an endowment valued at nearly $13.8M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 2.43M (17.6%) compared to the 4.56% average return (574k on 12.6M) across all Special Focus Institutions.

In 2021, Goodwin College had a total salary expenditure of 72.8M. Goodwin College employs 40 Assistant professors, 21 Associate professors and 12 Instructors. Most academics at Goodwin College are Female Assistant professor (26), Female Associate professor (15), and Male Assistant professor (14).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Goodwin College are: Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 53 employees, Office and Administrative Support, with 47 employees, and Service with 43 employees.

Endowment

$13.8M

2021 Endowment

19.5%

growth from 2020

Goodwin College has an endowment valued at about $13.8M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The endowment of Goodwin College grew 19.5% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $1.22M higher 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.

Salary Expenditure

$32.9M

2021 Salaries

2.91%

decline from 2020

In 2021, Goodwin College paid a median of $32.9M in salaries, which represents 45.1% of their overall expenditure ($72.8M) and a 2.91% decline from the previous year.

The median for similar Special Focus Institutions is 3.06M (42.8% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$5.62M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2021, Goodwin College paid a total of $5.62M to 78 employees working as instructors, which represents 17.1% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $871k (28.4%) for similar Special Focus Institutions.

Occupations by Share

Assistant professor

Most Common Instructor

40 Employees

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

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

53 Employees

In 2021, the most common positions for instructional staff at Goodwin College were Assistant professor with 40 employees, Associate professor with 21 employees, and Instructor with 12 employees.

In 2021, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Goodwin College were Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 53 employees, Office and Administrative Support with 47 employees, and Service with 43 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2021)

Female Assistant professor
Female Associate professor
Male Assistant professor

In 2021, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Goodwin College was Female Assistant professor with 26 employees, Female Associate professor with 15 employees, and Male Assistant professor with 14 employees.

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