Post University

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About Post University

School Type: Private

Religious Affiliation: Not applicable

Status: for-profit

Military Friendly: Yes

Accreditation: regional

Post University is a medium-sized private university located on a suburban campus in Waterbury, Connecticut. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 12,994, and admissions are selective. The university offers 22 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 20%, and a student-faculty ratio of 21:1. Tuition and fees for students are $15,258.

Waterbury, CT

$15,258

Avg tuition

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Admissions Breakdown

45%

Retention Rate Insight

45% of full-time students stayed to continue their studies the following academic year. These students started in Fall 2020 and returned in Fall 2021.

20%

Graduation Rate Insight

20% of students graduated out of all full-time, first-time students who began their studies in Fall 2015. Keep in mind many students who enroll are not typically first-time students, as most are adult learners. Therefore, the number of first-time students is traditionally low.

Application Considerations

Test scores--

High school transcript--

High school rank--

Letter of recommendation--

High school GPA--

Open admissionYes

Completion of college prep program--

Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL)--

Transfer Credit Policy

Dual enrollmentYes

Credit for qualified life experience*Yes

Advance placement (AP) creditsYes

*This can include previous jobs, trainings, licenses/credentials, or seminars. You may need to complete an exam or provide a portfolio to earn credit.

SAT & ACT

ACT 25th-75th Percentile-

SAT 25th-75th Percentile-

Learning Environment

Student Body Stats

15k

Students enrolled

96%

Online student enrollment

21:1

Student to faculty ratio

Ways Students Can Learn

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Demographics

White

39%

Unknown

4%

Black

29%

Hispanic

15%

Two or more races

11%

Non-U.S. Citizen

0%

Asian

1%

American Indian/Alaska Native

1%

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0%

Socio-economic diversity

74% of students received an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.

74%

Online Programs

Offers Online Programs

Yes

Online Programs

48

Total Online Enrollment

13,489

Student Location Breakout

Percent of Programs Online

6% On-campus

94% Online

Types of Online Programs Offered

CertificatesCheck Bold100% online

AssociateCheck Bold100% online

Bachelor'sCheck Bold86% online

Graduate CertificateCheck Bold100% online

Master'sCheck Bold100% online

DoctorateX BoldNot offered

Student Charges

Tuition and Required Fees

Student LevelIn-stateOut-of-state
Undergraduate$59,784$59,784
Graduate$54,672$54,672

Cost of Undergraduate Attendance

Costs based on full-time, first-time degree or certificate-seeking undergraduates for the 2021–2022 academic year.

Costs to ConsiderPrice
Books and supplies$1,200
On-campus room and board$17,758
On-campus other expenses$2,600
Off-campus (not with family) room and boardCurrently unavailable
Off-campus (not with family) other expensesCurrently unavailable
Off-campus (with family) other expensesCurrently unavailable

Total Undergraduate Cost

Total cost by categoryIn-stateOut-of-state
On-campus$81,342$81,342
Off-campus without family$60,984$60,984
Off-campus with family$60,984$60,984

Financial Breakdown

Students Receiving Aid

Federal Grant Aid

74%

State Grant Aid

0%

Institution Grant Aid

38%

Pell Grant

74%

Average Aid Awarded

Federal Grant Aid$6,124
State Grant Aid$0
Institution Grant Aid$7,552
Pell Grant Aid$4,123

Financial Outlook

$30k

Average student debtafter graduation

$40k

Average salary 6 years after starting school

Varsity Athletic Teams

NCAA Division I-FCS

3.3%

of the overall student body is a member of an athletic team.

Participation

MenWomen
  • All Track Combined
  • Baseball
  • Basketball
  • Football
  • Golf
  • Ice Hockey
  • Lacrosse
  • Soccer
  • Tennis
  • Softball
  • Volleyball

Degrees Awarded by Program

Degrees given for the 2021-2022 academic year.

#ProgramsBAMADoc
1Agricultural/Animal/Plant/Veterinary Science And Related Fields.
2Agriculture, Agriculture Operations, And Related Sciences.
3Biological And Biomedical Sciences.
4Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services.
5Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs.
6Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services.
7Education.
8Family And Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences.
9Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences.
10Health Professions And Related Programs.
11Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting And Related Protective Services.
12Legal Professions And Studies.
13Mathematics And Statistics.
14Natural Resources And Conservation.
15Parks, Recreation, Leisure, And Fitness Studies.
16Parks, Recreation, Leisure, Fitness, And Kinesiology.
17Psychology.
18Public Administration And Social Service Professions.
19Security And Protective Services.
20Social Sciences.

Data collected from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS), [2021-2022]. In the absence of IPED data, information was collected directly from the school and is accurate as of the date of collection. Contact the school directly for the most current and complete information.