Goodwin University

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2024 Undergraduate Tuition

$19,988

2024 Average Net Price

$28,062

After Financial Aid

2024 Enrolled Students

2,970

15.2% Full-Time

2024 Graduation Rate

58.2%

39 Graduates

About

Goodwin University is a higher education institution located in Capitol Planning Region, CT. In 2024, the most popular Associates Degree concentrations at Goodwin University were Registered Nursing (186 degrees awarded), Other Health Professions & Related Clinical Sciences (78 degrees), and General Studies (36 degrees).

In 2024, 785 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Goodwin University. 76.8% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 23.2% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (388 degrees), 2.42 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (160 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Goodwin University is $19,988, which is $9,393 more than the national average for Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges ($10,595).

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Costs

In 2024, the median undergraduate tuition at Goodwin University is $19,988, which is $9,393 more than the national average for Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges ($10,595).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $28,062.

In 2024, 88% of undergraduate students attending Goodwin University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 77% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$19,988

2024 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2024, the cost of tuition at Goodwin University was $19,988. The cost of tuition at Goodwin University is $9,393 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges ($10,595).

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

Average Net Price

$28,062

2024 Value

3.67%

1 Year Growth

In 2024 Goodwin University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $28,062. Between 2023 and 2024, the average net price of Goodwin University grew by 3.67%.

This chart compares the average net price of Goodwin University (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

$13,859

Room and Board

$1,200

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Goodwin University was of $13,859 in 2024. The cost of room and board increased by 47.2% between 2023 and 2024.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,200. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

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

Financial Aid by Income Level

88%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

77%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

88% of undergraduate students at Goodwin University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2024. This represents a growth of 1.15% with respect to 2023, when 87% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Goodwin University (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.

Enrollment

Goodwin University had a total enrollment of 2,970 students in 2024. The full-time enrollment at Goodwin University is 450 students and the part-time enrollment is 2,520. This means that 15.2% of students enrolled at Goodwin University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Goodwin University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 33% White, 28.1% Black or African American, 15.5% Hispanic or Latino, 11.8% Two or More Races, 3.1% Asian, 0.909% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.101% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Goodwin University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (23.2%), followed by Black or African American Female (18.5%) and White Male (12.8%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (40%), followed by Black or African American Female (20%) and Asian Female (10%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

15.2%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Goodwin University in 2024, both undergraduate and graduate, is 2,970 students. The full-time enrollment at Goodwin University is 450 and the part-time enrollment is 2,520. This means that 15.2% of students enrolled at Goodwin University are enrolled full-time compared with 38.3% at similar Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges.

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

Retention Rate over Time

67%

2024 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 University was 67%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges (59%), Goodwin University had a retention rate higher than its peers.

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

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2024)

White
981 enrolled students
Black or African American
835 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
459 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Goodwin University is 33% White, 28.1% Black or African American, 15.5% Hispanic or Latino, 11.8% Two or More Races, 3.1% Asian, 0.909% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.101% 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 Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges is 35% White, 33.8% Hispanic or Latino, and 11.8% 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, 223 students (7.51%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2024, 421 more women than men received degrees from Goodwin University. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Goodwin University is white (388 degrees awarded). There were 2.42 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (160 degrees).

The most common Associates Degree concentration at Goodwin University is Registered Nursing (186 degrees awarded), followed by Other Health Professions & Related Clinical Sciences (78 degrees) and General Studies (36 degrees).

In 2024, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Goodwin University, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Engineering Technologies (117 degrees awarded), Health (489 degrees), and Public Administration and Social Service (24 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 University are Registered nurses (1,590,005 people), Accountants & auditors (1,026,364 people), Other managers (832,685 people), Financial managers (534,736 people), and Chief executives & legislators (426,849 people).

The most specialized majors at Goodwin University in 2024 are Engineering Technologies (117 degrees awarded), Health (489 degrees), Public Administration and Social Service (24 degrees), Personal & Culinary Services (22 degrees), and Business (76 degrees) (as of 2024).

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 University are Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Surgeons, Actuaries, Chief executives & legislators, and Physicians

The most specialized majors at Goodwin University are Engineering Technologies (117 degrees awarded), Health (489 degrees), Public Administration and Social Service (24 degrees), Personal & Culinary Services (22 degrees), and Business (76 degrees) (as of 2024).

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 University are General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (1,971,532 people), Elementary & secondary schools (807,483 people), Computer Systems Design (629,178 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (512,462 people), and Banking & related activities (463,367 people).

Majors Awarded

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

Most Common (2024)

Manufacturing Engineering Technology
48 degrees awarded
Medical Assistant
20 degrees awarded
Other Electromechanical, Instrumentation, & Maintenance Technology
2 degrees awarded

In 2024, the most common 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate concentration at Goodwin University was Manufacturing Engineering Technology with 48 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate programs at Goodwin University according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

182

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2024

603

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2024

In 2024, 182 degrees were awarded to men at Goodwin University, which is 0.302 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (603).

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

Most Common Male Majors

In 2024, 55 degrees were awarded to men at Goodwin University in Manufacturing Engineering Technology, which is 4.23 times more than the 13 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2024, 232 degrees were awarded to men at Goodwin University in Registered Nursing, which is 8.29 times more than the 28 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

19%

100% Completion Time

31%

150% Completion Time

In 2023, 19% of students graduating from Goodwin University completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 31% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 31% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges 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.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2024)

White
388 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
160 degrees awarded
Black or African American
158 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Goodwin University is white (388 degrees awarded). There were 2.42 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (160 degrees).

6.37% of degree recipients (50 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2024)

White Female
462 degrees awarded
White Female
436 degrees awarded
White Female
430 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Goodwin University is white female (462 degrees awarded). There were 1.06 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (436 degrees).

Operations

Goodwin University has an endowment valued at nearly $15.9M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 759k (4.76%) compared to the 9.49% average return (1.27M on 13.4M) across all Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges.

In 2024, Goodwin University had a total salary expenditure of 60.9M. Goodwin University employs 50 Assistant professors, 15 Associate professors and 11 Instructors. Most academics at Goodwin University are Female Assistant professor (35), Male Assistant professor (15), and Female Professor (8).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Goodwin University are: Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 73 employees, Office and Administrative Support, with 43 employees, and Business and Financial Operations with 42 employees.

Endowment

$15.9M

2024 Endowment

7.58%

growth from 2023

Goodwin University has an endowment valued at about $15.9M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The endowment of Goodwin University grew 7.58% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $2.53M higher than than the median endowment of Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

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

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges: Mixed Baccalaureate/Associates Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$26.5M

2024 Salaries

3.38%

decline from 2023

In 2024, Goodwin University paid a median of $26.5M in salaries, which represents 43.5% of their overall expenditure ($60.9M) and a 3.38% decline from the previous year. This is compared to a 19.2% growth between 2022 and 2023, and a 30.1% decline between 2021 and 2022.

Instructional Salaries

$6.69M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2024, Goodwin University paid a total of $6.69M to 85 employees working as instructors, which represents 25.3% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $744k (3.92%) for similar Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges.

Occupations by Share

In 2024, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Goodwin University were Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 73 employees, Office and Administrative Support with 43 employees, and Business and Financial Operations with 42 employees.

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