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Post University
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  • 4 Year
  • WATERBURY, CT

Report Card

grade C
Overall Niche Grade
  1. Academics
    grade C
  2. Value
    grade C minus
  3. Diversity
    grade A
  4. Campus
    grade A minus
  5. Athletics
    grade B
  6. Party Scene
    grade B+
  7. Professors
    grade C+
  8. Location
    grade B+
  9. Dorms
    grade unavailable
  10. Campus Food
    grade A+
  11. Student Life
    grade A minus
  12. Safety
    grade B+

About

800 COUNTRY CLUB RD
WATERBURY, CT 06723
Athletic Division
NCAA Division II (with football)
Athletic Conference
Independent Northeast Region
From Post University

Based in Waterbury, CT, since 1890, Post University is known for its innovation and focus on providing every online and on-campus student an extraordinary educational experience with personalized support. Among the first in the nation and the first in the state to offer full degrees online, Post fuels the personal aspirations and career goals of its students with undergraduate and graduate degree programs, small class sizes, individual attention, and customizable degree concentrations. Post is accredited by the New England Commission of Higher Education (NECHE) and is ranked among the best by U.S. News & World Report.

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Niche rankings are based on rigorous analysis of key statistics from the U.S. Department of Education and millions of reviews.

Admissions

Application Deadline
Rolling Admissions
Acceptance Rate
100%
SAT Range
No data available  
ACT Range
No data available  
Application Fee
$0
SAT/ACT
Recommended
High School GPA
No data available  
Accepts Common App
No data available  

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Cost

Net Price
$22,328 / year
National
$15,523
Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
Average Total Aid Awarded
$7,945 / year
National
$7,535
Students Receiving Financial Aid
98%

Scholarship

Academics

Professors
grade C+
Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
Student Faculty Ratio
20:1
Evening Degree Programs
Yes
79%
of students agree that professors put a lot of effort into teaching their classes. 77 responses
79%
of students agree that it is easy to get the classes they want. 87 responses
78%
of students agree that the workload is easy to manage. 88 responses

Majors

Online

Programs Offered Entirely Online
23
Offers Online Courses
Yes
Online Certificate Programs
0
Online Associates Programs
6
Online Bachelor's Programs
17
How Students Learn
  • Mix of Online and on Campus
    3%
  • On Campus
    4%
  • Online
    92%

Students

Full-Time Enrollment
4,987 Undergrads
Part-Time Undergrads
8,010
Undergrads Over 25
80%
Pell Grant
74%
Varsity Athletes
9%
Poll
What one word or phrase best describes the typical student at this school?
Based on 18 responses
  • I am enrolled in online classes only.
    89%
  • Outgoing
    11%

Campus Life

Freshmen Live On-Campus
31%
Poll
67%
of students say they don't have Greek life. 24 responses
Poll
33%
of students say varsity sports are a big part of campus life. 24 responses
Poll
What one word or phrase best describes your school?
Based on 73 responses
  • A great fit
    33%
  • Expensive
    16%
  • Exciting
    11%
  • Accommodating
    7%
  • Familiar
    7%
  • Comfortable
    5%
  • Enthusiastic
    5%

After College

Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
$40,900 / year
National
$33,028
Graduation Rate
20%
National
49%
Employed 2 Years After Graduation
90%
National
83%

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