About Goodwin College

Founded in 1999, Goodwin College. is a college. Located in Connecticut, which is a city setting in Connecticut, the campus itself is Urban. The campus is home to 3,546 full time undergraduate students, and 0 full time graduate students.

The Goodwin College Academic calendar runs on a Semester basis. In the school year the student to faculty ratio was 12:1. There are 87 full time instructional teachers. Degrees awarded at Goodwin College include: Bachelor's Degree, Masters Degree, Post-master's certificate, Doctor's degree.

Quick Facts

Acceptance Rate100%
Application Deadline
Application Fee50
SAT Range
ACT Range

Admissions at are considered , with ,10% of all applicants being admitted.

In the school year, of the students who applied to the school, only of those who were admitted eventually ended up enrolling.

0% of incoming freshmen are in the top half of their high school class. 0% were in the top quarter, and 0% were in the top tenth. You can apply online.

STUDENT LIFE Reviews

We asked, and students answered these important questions about student life at Goodwin College.

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  • How would you rate on-campus housing?

    19 Students rated on-campus housing 2.4 stars. 21 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate off-campus housing?

    10 Students rated off-campus housing 3.7 stars. 0 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate campus food?

    35 Students rated campus food 3.8 stars. 23 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate campus facilities?

    36 Students rated campus facilities 4.4 stars. 53 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate class size?

    36 Students rated class size 4.4 stars. 61 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate school activities?

    35 Students rated school activities 3.5 stars. 29 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate local services?

    36 Students rated local services 3.5 stars. 39 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate academics?

    36 Students rated academics 4.3 stars. 58 % gave the school a 5.0.

Goodwin College REVIEWS

What's your overall opinion of Goodwin College?

27 Students rated Goodwin College

Amy - 06/25/2022

I am in my second semester and living every second of it. Professors are always available and there to answer any questions I have. I have learned so much . I have successfully kept a 4.0 GPA and love the classes I have taken. Sometimes challenging but I always have free access to on campus or online tutors at all time.

Tina - 04/04/2020

Coming from a frontline healthcare worker who has their own medical needs to worry about , this school is straight up awful. All they care about is a paycheck. I might now die from corona virus and this school has stolen thousands of dollars from me. I even did a medical withdraw Early on and they still stole my money from me when I was very sick to the point of passing out. They took out three loans I asked my loan servicer. They will lie and stop answering you for weeks , the teachers advisors will stop answering as well, the school is expensive for no reason as well when these people just want your money, coming from a hard working healthcare worker I will be taking my education and business elsewhere . Will not spend another dime on people who do not care on my wellbeing and steal my money when I risked my life and now my own life is ask risk and they didn’t have a heart - goodwin when I didn’t have health insurance weeks ago. I would run very far away. Don’t be foolish. There are much better programs trust me, even community college is way cheaper then this school they don’t even teach here, if you want to pay a ton of money to teach yourself and then not get answered by staff this is what you will get.

Alexa - 03/16/2020

I would strongly advise students to consider getting a degree elsewhere. This college will accept everyone into their school but they have very limited spaces in programs which causes you to spend more money trying to raise "low" grades in order to be accepted into a program. I tried 3 times for their nursing program and didn't get accepted, yet my lowest grade was a B-. Finally transferred out. Impossible to develop a relationship with any advisers because they all seem to quit after a semester or two. In addition, always having a new adviser makes it difficult to get adequate guidance and I was steered in the wrong direction more than once. I ended up leaving because I was convinced they do whatever they can to get money from students. This is a very expensive school and you DO NOT get what you pay for. Professors are MIA outside of class time and if you're in an online class- forget it. You will be waiting for at least week for an email response. This school is not run properly. It is unlike any other college I have attended myself or any relatives and friends have attended. STRONGLY suggest going elsewhere. DO NOT waste your time and money. This school is honestly a glorified community college.

Sarah - 01/11/2020

Goodwin is a great school. It is very easy to reach any school professor, advisor, or blackboard tech. They are extremely helpful. I feel very safe, even walking to my car after a night class. It’s a clean and beautiful campus, with a great view of the river below!

Goodwin College FAQS

  1. What is the Acceptance Rate at Goodwin College?

    The fall 2020 acceptance rate for Goodwin College is 100%. That means, out of _____ applications received in 2020 , _____ students were offered admission. The number of males who applied was _____ vs the number of females which was _____.

  2. What should every freshman at your school know before they start?

    If I could go back in time and talk to myself as a high school senior, I would definitly tell myself to focus more because all colleges look at your senior year grades and GPA.

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  3. What's the one thing you wish someone had told you about freshman year?

    How much it actually would cost me to finish my degree

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  4. What do you consider the worst thing about your school? Why?

    My tuition is through the roof because they cater to inner city families as opposed to students who have to work for a living. All of the people who come here for free are problematic, often disruptive and professors are suckers for letting them make up work when they skip classes

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  5. What kind of person should not attend this school?

    Any student wanting to better their lives and continue their education would be the best fit for Goodwin College. Essentially, any individual not interested in furthering their education or whose heart really is not in taking their education seriously should not attend Goodwin. Goodwin strives to accommodate each and every student so that they have the best possible chance at obtaining the future they dream of. Goodwin wants to see every student succeed so it is crucial that all attendees of Goodwin College possess the motivation and dedication necessary to achieve greatness!

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  6. Describe your favorite campus traditions.

    Goodwin College is best known for the nursing program. I am not in the nursing program as yet, but I hear that the professors are great and very helpful. However, Goodwin College received an outstanding award for "Best Places to Work in Connecticut in 2014."

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  7. Describe the students at your school.

    The students at the school are so diversified, the school does focus on people going back to school and may be a bit older than the typical college student. But at the same time the school welcomes students right out of high school, and I feel that most of the students there are serious about school and know what they want out of it. There is no students the intentionally interrupt the class or mess around, like you might find at community colleges.

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  8. Here's your chance: Say anything about your college!

    The thing that's unique about this school is that faculty interact very well with students. You feel as if they are a part of your family when you attend here. They're very caring and they want to see you succeed.

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  9. What's unique about your campus?

    Goodwin College is my home. When I walk into Goodwin College I feel at ease. The professors love what they do and you can tell. The staff goes above and beyond to make sure that the students are happy. I had attended three different colleges and Goodwin is the only one that made me feel like I belong there. Goodwin College has workshops for students such as Time management, Memory, Avoiding Plagiarism, create a study guide, Study Skills, Testing Taking, and much more. Goodwin is a great college and I am proud to be apart of the Goodwin family.

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  10. What's the most frustrating thing about your school?

    I think Goodwin College is excellent school for Nursing program. I have heard so many good things about Goodwin College. I found nothing frustratinng about Goodwin College.

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  11. Describe how your school looks to someone who's never seen it.

    Friendly, caring students and staff but expensive!

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  12. What kind of person should attend this school?

    The kind of person who should attend this school could be the person who wants a second chance at a career, the mom who has children and wants to further their education, or the newly high school graduate ready to take some courses. Goodwin College accomodates all people with schedules that will suite everyones needs. They are supportive and understanding and make your education their priority. You really feel special at this school.

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  13. What are the most popular student activities/groups?

    One of the most popular groups in my school is the poetry club.

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  14. What is your overall opinion of this school?

    The best thing about Goodwin College is the staff, everyone I have met with and have been advised by is so helpful and mindful of what plan works best for me. They do not treat me like every other student, I am treated like an individual that matters and has unique needs. Compared to the other schools that I have attended, Goodwin has gone above and beyond any experience I have had in the past. The school size is just right, the campus is beautiful and modern. Classrooms are technologically advanced and up to date, which is hard to find in most schools. The most common complaint among people who look into Goodwin, not so much the students that attend the school, is the pricing. Yes, the prices are more than a community college, but they offer so many payment options and scholarships to the students so the price is manageable.

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  15. What is the stereotype of students at your school? Is this stereotype accurate?

    There is no official stereotype of the school, because the school does a great job of advertising that they are open to any type of student and offer a diverse campus atmosphere for everyone.

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  16. What do you brag about most when you tell your friends about your school?

    I brag about the way i got into my Respiratory Care Program. The oppertunity that i have recieved as a student.

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Student Body

Students

82%

female

18%

male

3,546

Total Undergrad Enrollment

N/A

Total Grad Students

3%

Out-Of-State

97%

In-State

N/A

International

Organizations

2

Student Organizations

N/A

Fraternities

N/A

Sororities

Housing

No

On-Campus Housing

N/A

of students living on campus

Student Diversity

% American Indian/Alaskan Native
N/A
% Asian/Pacific Islander
2%
% Black or African-American
22%
% Hispanic/Latino
22%
% White or Caucasian
50%

TUITION & AID

All students must apply yearly for financial aid. This process starts with the FAFSA. Though financial aid deadlines vary by school, it is a good idea to apply as soon as possible. For the upcoming school year, you can apply as early as October 1 for the FAFSA. Additional school aid will be dependent on the FAFSA results.

99% of students attending Goodwin College receive some sort of financial aid. 76% were awarded federal grants. While 92% received federal loans. Many students do also need to apply for additional private student loans.

Cost Out of State

$20,400

Tuition and fees(Out of state)

$1,000

Books and Supplies

$9,514

Room and Board

30,914

Total On Campus

Actual Cost By Income Level(W/Financial Aid)

Family Income
Cost
$0 - $30K
$16,796
$30 - $48K
$15,985
$48 - $75K
$21,870
$75 - $110K
$19,047
$110K & UP
$20,645

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