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.
