Goodwin University
A good fit for students who prefer a mid-size campus and students from lower-income families. median debt is moderately high; earnings-to-debt ratio is tight. 54% of students receive Pell Grants — strong access mission.
About This School
Goodwin University is a private nonprofit institution located in East Hartford, Connecticut with approximately 2,693 undergraduate students enrolled. The average net price after financial aid is $29,249 per year. The graduation rate is 58%, and the typical graduate earns $43,000 within 10 years of enrollment.
Goodwin University is a private university in East Hartford, Connecticut, United States. It was founded in 1962 as the Data Institute Business School. It purchased the University of Bridgeport in January 2021.
The numbers tell a mixed story here: a 58% graduation rate means roughly 4 in 10 students don't finish, which is worth taking seriously before enrolling. On the plus side, median debt at graduation is a relatively low $14,221, which limits your financial risk if things don't go as planned. Worth considering if you're drawn to career-focused programs and want a smaller, accessible school in Connecticut, but come in with a clear plan — students who drift tend to be the ones who don't make it to graduation day.
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Net Price by Family Income
Average annual cost after grants/scholarships, by household income. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
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After Graduation
Earnings 6 Years After Enrollment, by Gender
Gap: 5% less for female graduates. National avg ~16%.
Will This School Pay Off?
Worth scrutinizing. Median earnings relative to debt are tight.
Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.
Student Body
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (2,693 undergraduates).
Contact & Location
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Sources & Methodology
Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.
School overview from Wikipedia. Used for context only, not as a primary data source for admissions, cost, or outcomes claims.
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