Private not-for-profit

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Goodwin University SAT scores, ACT scores, acceptance rate, and admissions requirements

SAT RangeN/A

ACT RangeN/A

Average GPAN/A

Acceptance Rate100%

With a 100% acceptance rate, Goodwin is likely to be accessible if you meet basic requirements, so your strategy should shift to choosing the program, cost, and support structure that fit you. Since Goodwin is test-optional, submit SAT or ACT scores only if they strengthen your academic profile or are requested for a specific program.

Data on this page is sourced from our college data partners and was last updated on July 9, 2026.

Goodwin University facts and stats

Quick Facts

Goodwin University enrolls about 2,855 undergraduate students in an urban campus setting. Goodwin has a freshman retention rate of 67%. The student-to-faculty ratio is 13:1.

Location

East Hartford, CT

Undergrad Enrollment2,855

Freshman Retention67%

SettingUrban

Student to Faculty Ratio13:1

Graduation RateN/A

Test PolicyTest-optional

Key Goodwin University application dates

Key dates

Application deadlines

Regular Decision

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Early Action

Not offered

Early Decision

Not offered

Priority Deadline

—

Financial aid deadlines

Coming soon

Test dates

SAT test dates

November 7, 2026

Registration deadline: October 23, 2026

December 5, 2026

Registration deadline: November 20, 2026

March 6, 2027

Registration deadline: February 19, 2027

ACT test dates

October 17, 2026

Registration deadline: September 11, 2026

December 12, 2026

Registration deadline: November 6, 2026

February 27, 2027

Registration deadline: January 22, 2027

Take tests early for the best outcomes

If you choose to submit scores to Goodwin, plan to take your first SAT or ACT by spring of junior year, then use the summer before senior year and fall of senior year for retakes. Since Goodwin does not offer Early Decision or Early Action, your latest useful fall retake is the last test date whose scores will arrive before the Regular Decision deadline.

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What you'll actually pay

Goodwin is a private not-for-profit, so the same rate applies to all students. Tuition and fees are $21,198, and 98% of students receive financial aid, making aid a central part of planning your cost.

Out-of-State Tuition$21,198

Tuition and Fees$21,198

Room and Board$6,500

Average Merit AwardN/A

Application Fee$50

Students on Aid98%

Average Aid PackageN/A

Average Debt at GradN/A

Goodwin University’s listed cost of attendance is about $27,698, including tuition and fees plus room and board. Most students receive financial assistance, with 98% of students receiving aid. Actual out-of-pocket costs can vary based on financial need, scholarships, and living arrangements.