Campus Vibe
Business-focusedUrban
Known for business
Post University is a private institution in Waterbury with particular strength in business and health sciences.
A large campus of 19K undergraduates with a 16:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.
35% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $38,696 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $19,196.
Established
1890
Motto
"Post Makes It Personal"
Mascot
"Swoop" the Eagle
Type
Private for-profit university
Conference
National Collegiate Athletic Association Division II
—Acceptance
—SAT Avg
18,975Students
16:1Student:Faculty
35%Grad Rate
$38,696Earnings 10yr
$19,196Net Price
News & Alerts
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Tuition$17,100
Room & Board$12,760
Books & Supplies$1,200
Total Cost of Attendance$27,202
Average Net Price$19,196
Median Debt at Graduation$30,157
Monthly Payment (10yr)$320
Net Price by Family Income
$0–30K$20,299
$30–48K$17,882
$48–75K$13,231
$75–110K$12,069
$110K+$9,816
Financial Intel
Avg Net Price
$19,196
Tuition Trend
Graduate w/ Zero Debt
2400.0%
Avg Tuition Increase
3.2%/yr
Median Debt at Grad
$8,750
Campus Safety
Total Incidents (2024)
143
Peer Average
92
3-Year Trend
Emergency System
24/7 campus police department, blue-light phone network, emergency mass notification system
Programs (57)
Student Body
Undergrads
18,975
Gender Split
73% / 27%
Women / Men
First Generation
57%
Pell Grant Recipients
73%
Race & Ethnicity
White 43%
Black 37%
Hispanic 7%
Asian 1%
Two+ 9%
Outcomes
4-Year Graduation Rate35.3%
Freshman Retention32.4%
Median Earnings After Graduation
6 Years$31,401
8 Years$33,857
10 Years$38,696
10-Year Earnings by Gender
Women
$43,300
Men
$51,500
Rankings
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Varsity Sports
Rankings
History & Fun Facts
Source: Wikipedia
Location & Lifestyle
Cost of Living
138Very High
Estimated from CT state average + city premium
Climate (School Year)
Snowfall: 30"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 125
Nearest Cities
New Yorkpop. 8.3M
74 mi(128 min)
Bostonpop. 675K
119 mi(206 min)
Philadelphiapop. 1.6M
154 mi(267 min)