Goodwin College

Goodwin College Overview

Goodwin College is a private, nonprofit school in a suburban setting in East Hartford, Connecticut. Goodwin College was founded in 1999 and enrolls 3,213 undergrads and no graduate students.

There are many ways for students to get involved at Goodwin College!

Are you interested in music or performing? Sing in a chorus

Goodwin College does not have any fraternities or sororities, do it might be a good option if Greek life isn't a priority for you.

Planning to play sports? Goodwin College has many options for athletes. See them all and learn more about life at Goodwin College on the Student Life page.

2022 Goodwin College Facts At-A-Glance
Academic Calendar	Semester
Early Decision Acceptance Rate	ED not offered
Early Action Acceptance Rate	EA not offered
Tuition	$19,988

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Is Goodwin College a Good School?

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There is no one way to define a "good" college or university. Some factors that can help you determine what a good school for you might be include admissions criteria, acceptance rate, tuition costs, and more.

Let's take a closer look at these factors to get a better sense of what Goodwin College offers and if it seems like a good fit for you.

Retention and Graduation Rates at Goodwin College

Retention refers to the number of students that stay enrolled at a school over time. Retention measures how satisfied students are with their school experience, and if they have the support necessary to succeed in college.

Out of all the first-year, full-time undergrads who start at Goodwin College, around 62% come back their sophomore year. The average six-year graduation rate for U.S. colleges and universities is 61% for public schools, and 67% for private, non-profit schools.

Job Outlook Goodwin College Graduates

Job placement rates after graduation and average starting salaries can all give important clues about the value of a degree from a specific school.

Check with Goodwin College directly, for information on any information on starting salaries for recent grads.

Tuition and Financial Aid at Goodwin College

Cost is another important factor when choose a college. Some colleges may have high tuition, but do a better job at meeting students' financial need.

For information on Goodwin College's financial aid options for first-year students, check with the school directly.

The 2023-2024 FAFSA Opened on October 1st, 2022

Some financial aid is available on a first-come, first-served basis, so fill out the FAFSA as soon as you can. Visit the FAFSA website to apply for student aid. Remember, the first F in FAFSA stands for FREE! No one should ever pay to fill out the FREE Application for Federal Student Aid, (FAFSA), so be very wary of anyone asking you for money.

Learn more about Tuition and Financial Aid at Goodwin College.

Based on this information, does Goodwin College seem like a good fit? Remember, the best school for one person may not be the right school for another! So ask yourself: Is Goodwin College a good school for you?

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Where is Goodwin College Located?

Goodwin College is located in the suburban setting of East Hartford, Connecticut, less than an hour from Hartford.

If you are interested in seeing Goodwin College for yourself, plan a visit. The best way to reach campus is to take Interstate Highway 84 to East Hartford, or book a flight to the nearest airport, Bradley International.

You can also take a virtual campus tour to get a sense of what Goodwin College and East Hartford are like without leaving home.

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