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IPEDS ID: 130183
OPE ID: 00140100
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Post University
800 Country Club Rd, Waterbury, Connecticut 06723
General information:  (800) 345-2562
Website:  www.post.edu/
Type:  4-year, Private for-profit
Awards offered:  Less than one year certificate
One but less than two years certificate
Associate's degree
Bachelor's degree
Postbaccalaureate certificate
Master's degree
Campus setting:  Suburb: Midsize
Campus housing:  Yes
Student population:  10,642 (9,729 undergraduate)
Student-to-faculty ratio:  21 to 1
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Admissionswww.post.edu/
Apply Onlinewww.post.edu/
Financial Aidwww.post.edu/financial-aid
Net Price Calculatorwww.post.edu/financial-aid/net-price-calculator
Tuition Policies for Servicemembers and Veteranswww.post.edu/military/tuition-and-aid
Disability Serviceswww.post.edu/admissions/oncampus-students/students-with-disabilities
Athletic Graduation Rateswww.posteagles.com/sports/2011/6/1/GEN_0601115004.aspx?id=33
Mission Statement
  post.edu/about/mission-and-leadership/
Carnegie Classification
Master's Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs
Religious Affiliation
Not applicable
Federal Aid
Eligible students may receive Pell Grants and other federal aid (e.g. Direct Loans).
Undergraduate students enrolled who are formally registered with office of disability services
3% or lessView note
The University Pathways Program (UPP) provides postsecondary academic, social, vocational and recreational opportunities to help students transition to adulthood and achieve education goals. This program is for students between ages 17 and 21 who currently receive special education services and have met their high school graduation requirements; however, continue to need support with their Individualized Education Plan (IEP) goals and objectives. For additional information, go to https://post.edu/upp/
Special Learning Opportunities
Distance education – undergraduate programs offered
Distance education – graduate programs offered
Study abroad
Weekend/evening college
Student Services
Remedial services
Academic/career counseling service
Employment services for students
Placement services for completers
Credit Accepted
Dual credit
Credit for life experiences
Advanced placement (AP) credits
Faculty and graduate assistants by primary function, Fall 2019Full timePart time
Total faculty49649
Instructional49649
Research and public service00
Total graduate assistants-0
Instructional-0
Research-0
open-close Tuition, Fees, and Estimated Student Expenses
Estimated Expenses for Full-time Beginning Undergraduate Students
  • Beginning students are those who are entering postsecondary education for the first time.
Estimated expenses for academic year2017-20182018-20192019-20202020-2021% change 2019-2020 to 2020-2021
Tuition and fees$16,610$16,610$16,610$16,6100.0%
Books and supplies$1,200$1,200$1,200$1,2000.0%
Living arrangement
On Campus
Room and board$11,500$11,500$11,600$11,6000.0%
Other$2,200$4,250$4,250$4,2500.0%
Off Campus
Room and board$8,000$8,000$8,000$8,0000.0%
Other$3,450$4,250$4,250$4,2500.0%
Off Campus with Family
Other$3,450$4,250$4,250$4,2500.0%
Total Expenses2017-20182018-20192019-20202020-2021% change 2019-2020 to 2020-2021
On Campus$31,510$33,560$33,660$33,6600.0%
Off Campus$29,260$30,060$30,060$30,0600.0%
Off Campus with Family$21,260$22,060$22,060$22,0600.0%
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 Multiyear Tuition Calculator
Average graduate student tuition and fees for academic year2020-2021
Tuition$7,500
Fees$200
  • A required annual student services fee of $1,100 and a technology fee of $200 will apply for full-time undergraduate students who physically attend classes on campus.
Alternative Tuition Plans
Type of PlanOffered
Tuition guarantee plan
Prepaid tuition plan
Tuition payment planX
Other alternative tuition plan
  • Additional services include a student portal, YOU@Post, with resources for stress reduction and on-campus services. Also, Student Online Assistance Resource (SOAR) is a 24-hour service offering mental health counseling, financial and legal support, and personal convenience services to students and their families. Our Center for Academic Success (CAS) provides a wide range of academic support services with the focus to help students strengthen their academic skills.
open-close Financial Aid
Undergraduate Student Financial Aid, 2018-2019
Full-time Beginning Undergraduate Students
  • Beginning students are those who are entering postsecondary education for the first time.
Type of AidNumber receiving aidPercent receiving aidTotal amount of aid receivedAverage amount of aid received
Any student financial aid139599%————
Grant or scholarship aid39398%$5,484,404$13,955
Federal grants29975%$1,894,951$6,338
Pell grants29975%$1,738,326$5,814
Other federal grants17544%$156,625$895
State/local government grant or scholarships00%$0—
Institutional grants or scholarships17845%$3,589,453$20,165
Student loan aid30476%$2,778,702$9,140
Federal student loans30276%$2,554,980$8,460
Other student loans195%$223,722$11,775
  • 1 Includes students receiving Federal work study aid and aid from other sources not listed above.
All Undergraduate Students
Type of AidNumber receiving aidTotal amount of aid receivedAverage amount of aid received
Grant or scholarship aid16,626$42,949,295$6,482
Pell grants6,144$26,617,351$4,332
Federal student loans6,386$63,141,696$9,888
  • 1 Grant or scholarship aid includes aid received, from the federal government, state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.

  • For more information on Student Financial Assistance Programs or to apply for financial aid via the web, visit Federal Student Aid.
open-close Net Price
Average Net Price for Full-Time Beginning Students
Full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded grant or scholarship aid from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.
2016-20172017-20182018-2019
Average net price$18,220$9,395$15,030
Full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded Title IV aid by income.
Average net price by Income2016-20172017-20182018-2019
$0 – $30,000$21,544$8,039$18,698
$30,001 – $48,000$20,293$7,212$16,336
$48,001 – $75,000$15,654$12,302$8,079
$75,001 – $110,000$13,028$13,649$5,456
$110,001 and more$15,949$9,817$8,739
  • Average net price is generated by subtracting the average amount of federal, state/local government, or institutional grant or scholarship aid from the total cost of attendance. Total cost of attendance is the sum of published tuition and required fees, books and supplies, and the weighted average for room and board and other expenses.
  • Beginning students are those who are entering postsecondary education for the first time.
  • Title IV aid to students includes grant aid, work study aid, and loan aid. These include: Federal Pell Grant, Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (FSEOG), Academic Competitiveness Grant (ACG), National Science and Mathematics Access to Retain Talent Grant (National SMART Grant), Teacher Education Assistance for College and Higher Education (TEACH) Grant, Federal Work-Study, Federal Perkins Loan, Subsidized Direct or FFEL Stafford Loan, and Unsubsidized Direct or FFEL Stafford Loan. For those Title IV recipients, net price is reported by income category and includes students who received federal aid even if none of that aid was provided in the form of grants. While Title IV status defines the cohort of student for which the data are reported, the definition of net price remains the same – total cost of attendance minus grant aid.
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open-close Enrollment
Fall 2019
Total enrollment10,642
Undergraduate enrollment9,729
Undergraduate transfer-in enrollment1,764
Graduate enrollment913
Undergraduate Attendance StatusUndergraduate Student Gender
Undergraduate Attendance Status: Full-time: 24% Part-time: 76%Undergraduate Student Gender: Male: 29% Female: 71%
Undergraduate Race/ethnicity
Undergraduate Race/ethnicity: American Indian or Alaska Native: 1% Asian: 1% Black or African American: 26% Hispanic/Latino: 8% Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander: 0% White: 37% Two or more races: 10% Race/ethnicity unknown: 17% Non-resident alien: 1%
Undergraduate Student AgeUndergraduate Student Residence
Undergraduate Student Age: 24 and under: 26% 25 and over: 74% Age unknown: 0%Undergraduate Student Residence: In-state: 14% Out-of-state: 61% Foreign countries: 2% Unknown: 23%
  • Residence data are reported for first-time degree/certificate-seeking undergraduates, Fall 2018.
Graduate Attendance Status
Graduate Attendance Status: Full-time: 68% Part-time: 32%
Undergraduate Distance Education StatusGraduate Distance Education Status
Undergraduate Enrollment by Distance Education Status: Enrolled only in distance education: 91% Enrolled in some distance education: 2% Not enrolled in any distance education: 6%Graduate Enrollment by Distance Education Status: Enrolled only in distance education: 97% Enrolled in some distance education: 3% Not enrolled in any distance education: 0%
open-close Admissions
Undergraduate Admissions Fall 2019
TotalMaleFemale
Number of applicants2,8938262,067
Percent admitted97%92%98%
Percent admitted who enrolled42%47%40%
Admissions ConsiderationsRequiredRecommendedConsidered but not required
Secondary school GPAX
Secondary school recordX
Completion of college-preparatory programX
RecommendationsX
Admission test scores (SAT/ACT)X
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign language)X
open-close Retention and Graduation Rates
First-to-Second Year Retention Rates

Retention rates measure the percentage of first-time students who are seeking bachelor's degrees who return to the institution to continue their studies the following fall.

Retention Rates for First-Time Students Pursuing Bachelor's Degrees
Student retention: Full-time students: 45% Part-time students: 29%
Percentage of Students Who Began Their Studies in Fall 2018 and Returned in Fall 2019
Overall Graduation Rate and Transfer-Out Rate

The overall graduation rate is also known as the "Student Right to Know" or IPEDS graduation rate. It tracks the progress of students who began their studies as full-time, first-time degree- or certificate-seeking students to see if they complete a degree or other award such as a certificate within 150% of "normal time" for completing the program in which they are enrolled.

Some institutions also report a transfer-out rate, which is the percentage of the full-time, first-time students who transferred to another institution.

Note that not all students at the institution are tracked for these rates. Students who have already attended another postsecondary institution, or who began their studies on a part-time basis, are not tracked for this rate. At this institution, 11 percent of entering students were counted as "full-time, first-time" in 2019.

Overall Graduation and Transfer-Out Rates for Students Who Began Their Studies in Fall 2013
Overall graduation rate: Overall graduation rate: 17% Transfer-out rate: 7%
Percentage of Full-time, First-Time Students Who Graduated or Transferred Out Within 150% of "Normal Time" to Completion for Their Program
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rates

Bachelor’s degree graduation rates measure the percentage of entering students beginning their studies full-time and are planning to get a bachelor’s degree and who complete their degree program within a specified amount of time.

Graduation Rates for Students Pursuing Bachelor's Degrees
Bachelor's degree rate: [Began in Fall 2011] 4-year: 11% 6-year: 20% 8-year: 21% [Began in Fall 2013] 4-year: 14% 6-year: 21%
Percentage of Full-time, First-time Students Who Graduated in the Specified Amount of Time and Began in Fall 2011 or Fall 2013
6-Year Graduation Rate by Gender for Students Pursuing Bachelor's Degrees
6-Year Graduation Rate by Gender for Students Pursuing Bachelor's Degrees: Male: 23% Female: 20%
Percentage of Full-time, First-time Students Who Began Their Studies in Fall 2013 and Received a Degree or Award Within 150% of "Normal Time" to Completion for Their Program
6-Year Graduation Rate by Race/Ethnicity for Students Pursuing Bachelor's Degrees
6-Year Graduation Rate by Race/Ethnicity for Students Pursuing Bachelor's Degrees: American Indian or Alaska Native: 100% Asian: 0% Black or African American: 16% Hispanic/Latino: 16% White: 27% Two or more races: 34% Race/ethnicity unknown: 17% Non-resident alien: 0%
Percentage of Full-time, First-time Students Who Began Their Studies in Fall 2013 and Received a Degree or Award Within 150% of "Normal Time" to Completion for Their Program
open-close Outcome Measures
  • Alternative measures of student success are reported by degree-granting institutions to describe the outcomes of degree/certificate-seeking undergraduate students who are not only first-time, full-time students, but also part-time attending and non-first-time (transfer-in) students. These measures are also reported for students receiving Pell grants and those students that do not receive Pell grants. These measures provide the 8-year award-completion rates by award level (certificates, associate's and bachelor degrees) after entering an institution. For students who did not earn any undergraduate award after 8-years of entry, the enrollment statuses are reported as either still enrolled at the institution, or subsequently transferred out of the institution. Unlike the Graduation Rates data, all reporting institutions must report on their transfer outs regardless if the institution has a mission that provides substantial transfer preparation.
FULL-TIME, FIRST-TIME DEGREE/CERTIFICATE-SEEKING UNDERGRADUATES WHO ENTERED IN 2011-12
Award and enrollment rate: [All students] Received a certificate: 3% Received an Associate's degree: 3% Received a Bachelor's degree: 12% Enrolled at same institution: 1% Enrolled at different institution: 36% [Pell] Received a certificate: 3% Received an Associate's degree: 3% Received a Bachelor's degree: 10% Enrolled at same institution: 2% Enrolled at different institution: 37% [Non-Pell] Received a certificate: 3% Received an Associate's degree: 2% Received a Bachelor's degree: 19% Enrolled at same institution: 1% Enrolled at different institution: 33%
PART-TIME, FIRST-TIME DEGREE/CERTIFICATE-SEEKING UNDERGRADUATES WHO ENTERED IN 2011-12
Award and enrollment rate: [All students] Received a certificate: 1% Received an Associate's degree: 2% Received a Bachelor's degree: 1% Enrolled at same institution: 1% Enrolled at different institution: 33% [Pell] Received a certificate: 2% Received an Associate's degree: 2% Received a Bachelor's degree: 2% Enrolled at same institution: 2% Enrolled at different institution: 36% [Non-Pell] Received a certificate: 1% Received an Associate's degree: 1% Received a Bachelor's degree: 1% Enrolled at same institution: 1% Enrolled at different institution: 31%
FULL-TIME, NON-FIRST-TIME DEGREE/CERTIFICATE-SEEKING UNDERGRADUATES WHO ENTERED IN 2011-12
Award and enrollment rate: [All students] Received a certificate: 2% Received an Associate's degree: 4% Received a Bachelor's degree: 31% Enrolled at same institution: 1% Enrolled at different institution: 35% [Pell] Received a certificate: 1% Received an Associate's degree: 4% Received a Bachelor's degree: 23% Enrolled at same institution: 1% Enrolled at different institution: 43% [Non-Pell] Received a certificate: 4% Received an Associate's degree: 3% Received a Bachelor's degree: 41% Enrolled at same institution: 2% Enrolled at different institution: 25%
PART-TIME, NON-FIRST-TIME DEGREE/CERTIFICATE-SEEKING UNDERGRADUATES WHO ENTERED IN 2011-12
Award and enrollment rate: [All students] Received a certificate: 1% Received an Associate's degree: 1% Received a Bachelor's degree: 13% Enrolled at same institution: 2% Enrolled at different institution: 48% [Pell] Received a certificate: 1% Received an Associate's degree: 1% Received a Bachelor's degree: 7% Enrolled at same institution: 1% Enrolled at different institution: 60% [Non-Pell] Received a certificate: 1% Received an Associate's degree: 1% Received a Bachelor's degree: 14% Enrolled at same institution: 2% Enrolled at different institution: 45%
open-close Programs/Majors
Completions (Number of awards conferred) 2019-2020
Completions are the number of awards conferred by program and award level.
sort byProgramAssociateBachelorMasterUndergraduate
Certificate		Postgraduate
Certificate
  • Data shown are for first majors.
  • (-) Program is not offered at this award level.
  • d identifies programs and award levels that are offered as a distance education program. For program category totals, d is shown if one or more programs in the category are offered as a distance education program.
Agricultural/Animal/Plant/Veterinary Science and Related Fields
Equestrian/Equine Studies-4d---
Category total-4d---
Biological and Biomedical Sciences
Biology/Biological Sciences, General-5---
Category total-5---
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services
Accounting26d65d28d1612d
Business Administration and Management, General133d400d---
Business/Commerce, General--149d-15d
Finance, General-30d-1d-
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General-12d-38-
International Business/Trade/Commerce-3d---
Management Information Systems, General-63d---
Marketing/Marketing Management, General16d22d--1d
Category total175d595d177d55d28d
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs
Communication, General-14d---
Category total-14d---
Education
Education, General--49d-2d
Educational/Instructional Technology----2d
Higher Education/Higher Education Administration--18d--
Online Educator/Online Teaching----10d
Category total--67d-14d
Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences
Child Care and Support Services Management101d----
Child Development-50d---
Category total101d50d---
Health Professions and Related Programs
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse-7d---
Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling----1d
Category total-7d--1d
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies57d122d---
Crisis/Emergency/Disaster Management-37d---
Category total57d159d---
Legal Professions and Studies
Legal Assistant/Paralegal---42d-
Legal Studies28d43d---
Category total28d43d-42d-
Natural Resources and Conservation
Environmental Science-0---
Category total-0---
Parks, Recreation, Leisure, Fitness, and Kinesiology
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management-29d---
Category total-29d---
Psychology
Counseling Psychology----35d
Psychology, General-47d---
Category total-47d--35d
Public Administration and Social Service Professions
Human Services, General-80d32d-0d
Public Administration--22d--
Category total-80d54d-0d
Social Sciences
Sociology, General-1---
Category total-1---
Grand total3611,0342989778
open-close Servicemembers and Veterans
Services and Programs for Servicemembers and Veterans
Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)
Credit for military training
Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military servicemembers, and their families
Member of Servicemembers Opportunity Colleges
  • Post University is proud to provide active duty service members, veterans and military families with a customized plan of action to gain the education and earn the degree they need to meet their career goals in and out of the military. https://post.edu/military/post-eagle-program/
Tuition policies specifically for Veterans and Servicemembers
Educational Benefits, 2018-2019
Number of students receiving benefits/assistance
Number of students receiving benefits/assistance: Post-9/11 GI Bill Benefits - undergraduates: 548 Post-9/11 GI Bill Benefits - graduates: 97 DoD Tuition Assistance Program - undergraduates: 2944 DoD Tuition Assistance Program - graduates: 114
Average amount of benefits/assistance awarded through the institution
Average amount of benefits/assistance awarded through the institution: Post-9/11 GI Bill Benefits - undergraduates: $4,692 Post-9/11 GI Bill Benefits - graduates: $3,456 DoD Tuition Assistance Program - undergraduates: $1,649 DoD Tuition Assistance Program - graduates: $1,552
RETENTION RATES
RETENTION RATES FOR FIRST-TIME, DEGREE/CERTIFICATE EDUCATION BENEFIT USERS PURSUING BACHELOR'S DEGREES
RETENTION RATES FOR FIRST-TIME, DEGREE/CERTIFICATE EDUCATION BENEFIT USERS PURSUING BACHELOR'S DEGREES Full-time students: 69% Part-time students: 73%
Retention rate is the percentage of undergraduate students who began their studies in academic year 2013-14 and returned in academic year 2014-15
open-close Varsity Athletic Teams
2018-2019 Varsity Athletes
NCAA Division II without footballMenWomen
All Track Combined5439
Baseball52–
Basketball1820
Golf85
Ice Hockey2916
Lacrosse2617
Soccer3822
Softball–27
Tennis109
Volleyball–16
open-close Accreditation
Institutional Accreditation
AccreditorStatusNext Review Date
New England Commission of Higher EducationAccredited since (09/01/1972)12/31/2024
Programmatic Accreditation
Accreditor / ProgramStatusNext Review Date
Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education
Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the baccalaureate degree levelsAccredited since (01/17/2018)12/31/2023
  • For more detailed information on accreditation for this institution, including all actions and justification for actions, visit OPE's Database of Accredited Postsecondary Institutions and Programs: ope.ed.gov/dapip/#/institution-profile/108454.
open-close Campus Security and Safety
On-Campus
Criminal Offenses201620172018
a. Murder/Non-negligent manslaughter000
b. Negligent manslaughter000
c. Rape021
d. Fondling102
e. Incest000
f. Statutory Rape000
g. Robbery000
h. Aggravated assault300
i. Burglary558
j. Motor vehicle theft000
k. Arson001
VAWA Offenses201620172018
a. Domestic violence000
b. Dating violence403
c. Stalking012
Arrests201620172018
a. Weapons: carrying, possessing, etc.100
b. Drug abuse violations001
c. Liquor law violations000
Disciplinary Actions201620172018
a. Weapons: carrying, possessing, etc.012
b. Drug abuse violations232117
c. Liquor law violations51215
On-Campus Student Housing Facilities
  • On-campus Student Housing Facilities statistics are a subset of On-Campus statistics.
Criminal Offenses201620172018
a. Murder/Non-negligent manslaughter000
b. Negligent manslaughter000
c. Rape021
d. Fondling102
e. Incest000
f. Statutory Rape000
g. Robbery000
h. Aggravated assault300
i. Burglary258
j. Motor vehicle theft000
k. Arson001
VAWA Offenses201620172018
a. Domestic violence000
b. Dating violence403
c. Stalking012
Arrests201620172018
a. Weapons: carrying, possessing, etc.100
b. Drug abuse violations001
c. Liquor law violations000
Disciplinary Actions201620172018
a. Weapons: carrying, possessing, etc.012
b. Drug abuse violations232112
c. Liquor law violations51215
  • The crime data reported by the institutions have not been subjected to independent verification by the U.S. Department of Education. Therefore, the Department cannot vouch for the accuracy of the data reported here.
  • The crime statistics displayed only includes On-Campus data associated with the main campus as listed on College Navigator. For statistics associated with each campus location, off campus data, and for additional information covering Hate Crimes, and Fire statistics see https://ope.ed.gov/campussafety.
  • The On-Campus data do not include incidents that: (a) took place on public property, including thoroughfares, streets, sidewalks, and parking facilities, that is within the campus, or immediately adjacent to and accessible from the campus; (b) took place on any building or property owned or controlled by a student organization that is officially recognized by the institution; or (c) took place on any building or property owned or controlled by an institution that is used in direct support of, or in relation to, the institution's educational purposes, is frequently used by students, and is not within the same reasonably contiguous geographic area of the institution.
open-close Cohort Default Rates
Three-year Official Cohort Default Rates
Fiscal Year201720162015
Default rate21.3%19.6%18.3%
Number in default893910920
Number in repayment4,1804,6315,019
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