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History

Goodwin College was founded in 1999, having evolved from Data Institute Business School, a career training school that had operated in East Hartford, Connecticut since 1962.

In 2004, the college became a nonprofit organization and received accreditation from the New England Association of Schools and Colleges.

Over the past five years, enrollment has doubled to over 2,000 students, and the college’s nursing program had grown to become the second largest in the state of Connecticut.

For an interactive timeline, click here. 

Students

Goodwin College’s students are both recent high school graduates and adult professionals. According to fall 2009 data, 47 percent are students of color, and 58 percent of new students reported being first-generation college students.

To get to know some of our students, click here.
For statistics on enrollment and other information, click here. 

Campus Expansion Project

In 2007, Goodwin College initiated a major project to construct a new campus along the Connecticut River in East Hartford. The college had purchased riverfront property that was home to a defunct oil terminal, and took steps to redevelop the site in partnership with state and federal environmental agencies.

The main building, a 109,000 square foot academic and student life hub overlooking the river, opened for classes in January 2009.

Click here for directions to Goodwin College facilities.
Click here for a message from Goodwin College’s president.
Click here for information on jobs at Goodwin.