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Post University

Waterbury, CT · Private for-profit · Bachelor's degrees · City

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About Post University

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.

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Open

Acceptance

$21,634

Net price

13,603

Enrollment

25%

Grad rate

Report Card

D

Academics

Graduation & retention rates

C+

Value

Earnings vs. cost of attendance

C

Career Outcomes

Graduate earnings after 10 years

B

Affordability

Average net price after aid

N/A

Selectivity

How hard it is to get in

A

Diversity

Racial & ethnic balance of students

Grades are computed from official U.S. Department of Education metrics (graduation, cost, earnings, selectivity and student diversity).

Admissions

Open admissions

Acceptance rate

SAT average

ACT midpoint

This school has an open-admissions policy — most applicants are admitted.

Cost & Financial Aid

$21,634

Average net price

$16,327

In-state tuition

$16,327

Out-of-state tuition

$12,760

Room & board

$1,010

Books & supplies

$28,897

Total cost of attendance

78%

Students receiving Pell grants

81%

Students with federal loans

$30,157

Median student debt

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

Net price is the average annual cost after grants and scholarships for federally-aided students.

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After Graduation

$38,696

Median earnings (10 yrs)

$31,401

Median earnings (6 yrs)

25%

Graduation rate

33%

Retention rate

61%

Earn more than a HS grad

$2,664

Instructional spend / student

Student Body

13,603

Total enrollment

60%

Part-time

31

Avg. age at entry

57%

First-generation

Gender balance

73% women
27% men

Race & ethnicity

White
38%
Black
38%
Hispanic
13%
Two or more races
6%
Asian
1%
American Indian / Alaska Native
1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0%

Post University FAQ

Is Post University a public or private school?

Post University is a private for-profit institution located in Waterbury, CT.

What is the acceptance rate at Post University?

Post University has an open-admissions policy, meaning most applicants who meet basic requirements are admitted.

How much does Post University cost?

The average annual net price at Post University is $21,634 — the typical cost after grants and scholarships for federally-aided students. Published tuition is $16,327.

What is the graduation rate at Post University?

About 25% of students at Post University complete their degree, according to federal completion data.

How much do Post University graduates earn?

Ten years after enrolling, Post University students earn a median of $38,696 per year.

How many students attend Post University?

Post University enrolls about 13,603 students.

Campus

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