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Post University

Post University

Waterbury, CT · City · 13,603 students
4
Year
Private For-profit
City
Large (10k+)
Accredited by New England Commission on Higher Education
About

Located in Waterbury, Connecticut, Post University is widely recognized for its pioneering educational flexibility, seamlessly blending a traditional, scenic New England campus experience with highly adaptable online and hybrid learning models. The university’s academic crown jewel is the prestigious Malcolm Baldrige School of Business, which is complemented by highly sought-after, career-focused programs in nursing, criminal justice, and a highly distinctive equine studies major. On campus, the student experience is defined by a supportive, close-knit community energized by competitive NCAA Division II athletics and guided by the university's signature "Post Makes It Personal" philosophy, which guarantees customized degree paths and individualized faculty mentoring.


Wikipedia:Post University is a private for-profit university in Waterbury, Connecticut. It was founded in 1890 as Post College. The university offers 60 undergraduate and graduate programs in day, evening, and online courses.

Location
Waterbury, CT, 06723 · City campus
Nearest airport from college
BDL · Hartford/Springfield
35 mi away
Cost
Cost of attendance
$28,897
Avg net price
$21,634
Room & board
$12,760
Tuition
$16,327
Books & supplies
$1,010/yr
Average net price by family income
$0–30k
$22,103
$30–48k
$20,586
$48–75k
$19,822
$75–110k
$16,362
$110k+
$13,127
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Essay Requirements

This school does not appear to use the Common Application. Check the school's admissions website directly for essay requirements and application instructions.

See the current Common App essay prompts for the personal statement options.

Outcomes
Graduation rate
29%
4-yr on-time completion
22%
1st-yr retention
33%
Transfer-out rate
0%
8-year outcomes
Graduated
26%
Transferred
30%
Still enrolled
0%
Dropped out / unknown
44%
Median earnings (6yr)
$31,401
Median earnings (10yr)
$38,696
Median debt
$30,157
Monthly loan payment
$320
Debt range (25th–75th)
$4,750$18,625
Debt (90th percentile)
$34,325
Student Body
Men 27%Women 73%
20
:
1
Student : Faculty ratio
Students   Faculty
Pell grant recipients
78%
First-generation
57%
Median family income
$16,163
Independent students
86%
Veterans
1%
Avg age at entry
31.0
Part-time students
60%
Race & ethnicity
White
38%
Hispanic
13%
Black
38%
Asian
1%
Two or more
6%
Non-resident
1%
AI/AN
1%
Unknown
1%
Programs & Earnings
Bachelor's degrees by annual completions · 4yr national median earnings
Median earnings for graduates across all programs
6 years after entry
$31,401
10 years after entry
$38,696
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing407
Business Administration, Management and Operations275
Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services96
Psychology, General93
Criminal Justice and Corrections91
Human Services, General80
Homeland Security66
Computer and Information Sciences, General63
Human Resources Management and Services42
Accounting and Related Services35
Non-Professional Legal Studies32
Finance and Financial Management Services25
Marketing25
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness24
Agricultural and Domestic Animal Services21
Communication and Media Studies20
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Institutional
Classification
Master's (Large)
Undergraduate profile
Four-year, mostly part-time
Full-time faculty
6%
Avg faculty salary
$7,044/mo
Instructional spend/student
$2,664
Federal loan rate
81%

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