East Hartford, CT 06118
Tel 860.528.4111
Toll Free 800.889.3282
Goodwin College FAQs
Thank you for considering Goodwin College. We know that continuing an education always comes with a lot of questions, and hope the answers below will help you to get started.
For more information about attending Goodwin, please do not hesitate to contact us at 800-889-3282, or request more information. We're here and ready to help make your future a reality.
Where are classes located?
Main campus: One Riverside Drive in East Hartford, Connecticut.
Additional learning sites in: Waterbury and Hamden, Connecticut.
What is the student-faculty ratio?
13:1
What are the faculty's credentials?
All full-time faculty hold, at minimum, a master's degree. They are experts in their respective fields and innovative teachers dedicated to your success.
How and when should I apply for financial aid?
Apply online for your FAFSA. The best time to file is between January 1 and early February; however, Goodwin College does not enforce a deadline for new entering students.
I've completed my FAFSA form. What's next?
It is important that you also contact the Goodwin College Admissions Department to arrange for a financial aid interview. When you arrive on campus the College most likely will have received your financial aid information. It is important to enter the Goodwin College code 015833 when submitting your FAFSA application.
What are the typical tuition costs and fees?
Your costs will vary according to your program and amount of financial aid. Most Goodwin students start classes with little or no out-of-pocket expense. Visit our Ways to Reduce Costs page to see what typical costs look like.
What are Goodwin's general Admissions requirements?
- An interview with an admission officer.
- A completed Application for Admission. (Selective programs such as Nursing require a special application).
- Proof of high school graduation or equivalent sent to the College prior to the completion of your first semester.
- A non-refundable application fee of $50.
- To receive transfer credit for course work completed at another college or university, you must request that an official transcript and a copy of the institution's catalog be sent to the Registrar.
Will a Goodwin degree get me where I want to go?
Definitely:
- Goodwin's highly respected programs are career-focused and taught by experts.
- Our Career Services offer major business connections.
- Our technologically advanced classrooms get you up to speed and on the job—fast.
- Goodwin College is accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC). The Nursing degree is accredited by the National League for Nursing Accreditation Commission (NLNAC).
What is the average student's age at Goodwin?
29 years old, our youngest is 17 and our oldest is 64.
How many students are there at Goodwin?
2,083 in the Fall of 2009.
How diverse is the Goodwin campus?
In 2009, Goodwin's student population was:
- African American 26.72%
- American Indian 0.3%
- Asian 2.3%
- Caucasian 49.7%
- Hispanic 17.8%
- Female 85%
- Male 15%
What is the Goodwin College history?
Goodwin College was founded in 1999. Its roots date back to 1962 as The Data Institute Business School, a private career school. Today, Goodwin College is the fastest growing institution of its size in the state of Connecticut, with a 53% increase in enrollment since 2003.
If your question wasn't answered here, please feel free to contact us at 800-889-3282, or request more information.