About Goodwin
Our students
Operating under an open enrollment model, Goodwin seeks to admit all students who have academic potential, regardless of past performance. Once admitted, students have access to a variety of tools to help them excel, including tutoring, and career placement services.
83% of our student body is female
Our students
| Enrollment |
3,013 |
| From the state of Connecticut |
95% |
| Students of color |
64% |
| 25 years old or older |
75% |
| Median age |
30 |
| First-generation students |
61% |
13:1 student to faculty ratio
Academics
| Full time instructional faculty |
83 |
| Average class size |
14 |
| Classes with fewer than 30 students |
96% |
| Classes with fewer than 20 students |
81% |
| Programs in Business, Manufacturing, Education, Social Sciences, Nursing, and Health Sciences |
36 |
of our undergraduate students have transferred from other institutions
Incoming class - fall 2025
| New first time students (undergraduate) |
37% |
| New first time-full time students (undergraduate) |
14% |
| Students who received a Pell Grant (undergraduate) |
68% |
| Median age |
29 |
| First-generation students |
50% |
degrees conferred in health and clinical related professions
Outcomes
| Percentage of degrees conferred in health and clinical related professions |
65% |
| Dental Hygiene, Nursing, Respiratory Care, Occupational Therapy Assisting, and Medical Assisting pass rates (2024) |
87% |
Learn more about our students in our Institutional Profile.
Last updated: 12/30/2025
