A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at Goodwin are mainly White with a sizeable Black population. The school has high racial diversity. 47% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
53%
|
| Black |
23%
|
| Hispanic |
19%
|
| Asian |
2%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
0%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
| Two or more races |
2%
|
| International |
0%
|
| Race Unknown |
0%
|
There are 443% more female students than male students enrolled at Goodwin College with a gender ratio of 84% women to 16% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, Goodwin has a significantly lower gender diversity than other US colleges and is not inclusive of males.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
16%
|
| Women |
84%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
491
|
| Women |
2,667
|
Goodwin serves a very low number of students outside of Connecticut, with 97 percent of the student body residing in-state.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
97%
|
| Out of State |
3%
|
| Foreign |
0%
|
| Unknown Location |
0%
|
55% of students can be considered low-income as indicated by their receipt of Federal Pell Grant Aid.
| Segment | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Students Over 25 Years Old | 64% |
| Part time Undergrads | 83.7% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=129154 IPEDS survey data for Goodwin College.
Last updated February 24, 2024