Goddard College

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition
$19,268
5.8% growth from 2022
2023 Average Net Price
$29,344
After Financial Aid
2021 Default Rate
0%
on Student Loans
2023 Acceptance Rate
19.5%
82 Applicants
2023 Enrolled Students
263
84% Full-Time
2023 Graduation Rate
75%
3 Graduates

About

Goddard College is a higher education institution located in Washington County, VT. In 2023, the most popular Masters Degree concentrations at Goddard College were Other Visual & Performing Arts (31 degrees awarded), General Education (29 degrees), and Creative Writing (26 degrees).

In 2023, 150 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Goddard College. 72% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 28% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (68 degrees), 3.24 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, two or more races (21 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Goddard College is $19,268, which is $−5,307 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,575).

In 2021 the default rate for borrower's at Goddard College was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 131 total borrowers.

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Costs

In 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at Goddard College is $19,268, which is $5,307 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,575).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $29,344.

In 2023, 79% of undergraduate students attending Goddard College received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 69% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$19,268
2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at Goddard College was $19,268. The cost of tuition at Goddard College is $−5,307 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,575).

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Average Net Price

$29,344
2023 Value
63.6%
1 Year Growth

In 2023 Goddard College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $29,344. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of Goddard College grew by 63.6%.

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Other Student Expenses

$7,050
Room and Board
$1,200
Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Goddard College was of $7,050 in 2023. The cost of room and board decreased by 41.3% between 2022 and 2023.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,200. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

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Financial Aid by Income Level

79%
Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
69%
Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

79% of undergraduate students at Goddard College received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a decline of 11.2% with respect to 2022, when 89% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

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Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.
0%
2021 Default Rate
0
Number of Defaults

In 2021 the default rate for borrower's at Goddard College was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 131 total borrowers.

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Admissions

Goddard College received 82 undergraduate applications in 2023, which represents a 290% annual growth. Out of those 82 applicants, 16 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 19.5% acceptance rate.

There were 263 students enrolled at Goddard College in 2023.

Goddard College has an overall enrollment yield of 25%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

19.5%
Acceptance Rate in 2023
16
Accepted Out of 82

In 2023, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Goddard College was 19.5% (16 admissions from 82 applications). This is lower than the acceptance rate of 2022, which was 85.7%. Between 2022 and 2023, the number of applicants grew by 290%, while admissions declined by 11.1%.

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SAT Scores

N/A% of enrolled first-time students at Goddard College in false submitted SAT scores with their applications.

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Enrollment

Goddard College had a total enrollment of 263 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at Goddard College is 221 students and the part-time enrollment is 42. This means that 84% of students enrolled at Goddard College are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Goddard College, both undergraduate and graduate, is 57.8% White, 11.8% Two or More Races, 8.75% Black or African American, 5.7% Hispanic or Latino, and 1.9% American Indian or Alaska Native.

Students enrolled at Goddard College in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (38.5%), followed by White Male (21.2%) and Two or More Races Female (10.6%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (38.3%), followed by White Male (17.2%) and Black or African American Female (9.82%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

84%
Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Goddard College in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 263 students. The full-time enrollment at Goddard College is 221 and the part-time enrollment is 42. This means that 84% of students enrolled at Goddard College are enrolled full-time compared with 68.2% at similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

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Retention Rate over Time

100%
2023 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Goddard College was 100%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Masters Colleges and Universities (74%), Goddard College had a retention rate higher than its peers.

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Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2023)
  1. White
    152 enrolled students
  2. Two or More Races
    31 enrolled students
  3. Black or African American
    23 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Goddard College is 57.8% White, 11.8% Two or More Races, 8.75% Black or African American, 5.7% Hispanic or Latino, and 1.9% American Indian or Alaska Native. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Masters Colleges and Universities is 50.1% White, 17.7% Hispanic or Latino, and 13.4% Black or African American.

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Graduates

In 2023, 66 more women than men received degrees from Goddard College. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Goddard College is white (68 degrees awarded). There were 3.24 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, two or more races (21 degrees).

The most common Masters Degree concentration at Goddard College is Other Visual & Performing Arts (31 degrees awarded), followed by General Education (29 degrees) and Creative Writing (26 degrees).

In 2023,  the most specialized majors across all degree types at Goddard College, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are English (28 degrees awarded), Visual & Performing Arts (37 degrees), and Education (55 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Elementary & middle school teachers
Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Goddard College are Elementary & middle school teachers (1,752,147 people), Secondary school teachers (613,172 people), Education administrators (357,767 people), Other managers (322,766 people), and Postsecondary teachers (276,228 people).

The most specialized majors at Goddard College in 2023 are English (28 degrees awarded), Visual & Performing Arts (37 degrees), Education (55 degrees), Liberal Arts & Humanities (22 degrees), and Psychology (8 degrees) (as of 2023).

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Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons
Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Goddard College are Surgeons, Skincare specialists, Correspondence clerks & order clerks, Tool & die makers, and Physicians

The most specialized majors at Goddard College are English (28 degrees awarded), Visual & Performing Arts (37 degrees), Education (55 degrees), Liberal Arts & Humanities (22 degrees), and Psychology (8 degrees) (as of 2023).

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Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools
Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Goddard College are Elementary & secondary schools (3,426,575 people), uninformed (767,575 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (634,301 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (369,695 people), and Computer Systems Design (249,869 people).

The most specialized majors at Goddard College are English (28 degrees awarded), Visual & Performing Arts (37 degrees), Education (55 degrees), Liberal Arts & Humanities (22 degrees), and Psychology (8 degrees) (as of 2023).

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Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Goddard College.
Most Common (2023)
  1. Other Visual & Performing Arts
    31 degrees awarded
  2. General Education
    29 degrees awarded
  3. Creative Writing
    26 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common masters degree concentration at Goddard College was Other Visual & Performing Arts with 31 degrees awarded.

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Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

42
Degrees Awarded to Men
in 2023
108
Degrees Awarded to Women
in 2023

In 2023, 42 degrees were awarded to men at Goddard College, which is 0.389 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (108).

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Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 12 degrees were awarded to men at Goddard College in General Education, which is 0.279 times less than the 43 female recipients with that same degree.

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Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 43 degrees were awarded to men at Goddard College in General Education, which is 3.58 times more than the 12 male recipients with that same degree.

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Time to Complete

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100% Completion Time
50%
150% Completion Time

In 2023, 40% of students graduating from Goddard College completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 50% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 50% within 200%.

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Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

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Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.
White Female
Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at Goddard College is Female and White (100% graduation rate). Across all Masters Colleges and Universities, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (74.3%).

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Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2023)
  1. White
    68 degrees awarded
  2. Two or More Races
    21 degrees awarded
  3. Black or African American
    16 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Goddard College is white (68 degrees awarded). There were 3.24 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, two or more races (21 degrees).

19.3% of degree recipients (29 students) did not report their race.

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Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)
  1. White Female
    49 degrees awarded
  2. White Male
    19 degrees awarded
  3. Two or More Races Female
    17 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Goddard College is white female (49 degrees awarded). There were 2.58 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (19 degrees).

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Operations

Goddard College has an endowment valued at nearly $862k, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 179k (20.8%) compared to the 5.72% average return (2.84M on 49.7M) across all Masters Colleges and Universities.

In 2023, Goddard College had a total salary expenditure of 7.53M. Goddard College employs 7 No academic ranks. Most academics at Goddard College are Female No academic rank (5), and Male No academic rank (2).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Goddard College are: Management, with 11 employees, Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 10 employees, and Service with 4 employees.

Endowment

$862k
2023 Endowment
14.6%
growth from 2022

Goddard College has an endowment valued at about $862k, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The endowment of Goddard College grew 14.6% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $48.9M lower than than the median endowment of Masters Colleges and Universities according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

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Salary Expenditure

$3.58M
2023 Salaries
12.7%
decline from 2022

In 2023, Goddard College paid a median of $3.58M in salaries, which represents 47.5% of their overall expenditure ($7.53M) and a 12.7% decline from the previous year. This is compared to a 44.5% growth between 2021 and 2022, and a 47.2% decline between 2020 and 2021.

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Instructional Salaries

$434k
Instructional Salaries
7
Number of Employees

In 2023, Goddard College paid a total of $434k to 7 employees working as instructors, which represents 12.1% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $1.12M (2.97%) for similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

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Occupations by Share

No academic rank
Most Common Instructor
7 Employees
Management
Most Common Non-Instructional Employee
11 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at Goddard College was No academic rank with 7 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Goddard College were Management with 11 employees, Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 10 employees, and Service with 4 employees.

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Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2023)
  1. Female No academic rank
  2. Male No academic rank

In 2023, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Goddard College was Female No academic rank with 5 employees, and Male No academic rank with 2 employees.

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