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Post University

Waterbury, Connecticut 06723

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Data last updated: May 29, 2026

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

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Admission Office

800 Country Club Road, Waterbury, CT 06723

(203) 596-4520[email protected]
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—Acceptance
—SAT Avg
18,975Students
16:1Student:Faculty
35%Grad Rate
$38,696Earnings 10yr
$19,196Net Price

Admissions

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Application Platforms

Post Application

Regular Decision

rolling

Decision by rolling

Financial Aid

Merit Scholarships
Students receiving aid
95%

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

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.

Debt & Aid Detail

Net Price Trend

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

24.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

-0.3%/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

Incident Breakdown (2024)

37

Burglary

7

Aggravated Assault

5

Robbery

12

Motor Vehicle Theft

15

Sex Offenses

1

Arson

38

Drug Arrests

28

Liquor Arrests

Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).

Academics

Semester
Majors
40
Avg class size
16
Student-faculty ratio
14:1

Programs (57)

Student Life

Student Satisfaction

Retention Rate

32%

Below Average

Campus Life

Campus size
70 acres
Organizations
35+
Varsity teams
20
NCAA Division IINo Greek Life

Competitive athletics program with modern facilities

Housing & Residential Life

first-year
On campus
60%

Housing Styles

Traditional residence hallsSuite-style housingApartments

Dining

Drubner Dining HallDietary Options

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
10 Years$38,696

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.

Rankings

U.S. News
#151
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vs 2024

More About This School

Varsity Sports

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History & Fun Facts

  • •History Post University was founded in 1890 as Post College.
  • •Post acquired the school and renamed the school Waterbury Business College, where he became the college's first principal.
  • •The school again changed its name in 1931 to Post College, where it would keep its namesake until 1990.
  • •In 1965, the school moved to its current location on Country Club Road in Waterbury, Connecticut.
  • •In 1970, the school opened its first off-campus site in Meriden, Connecticut.

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)

Getting There

Nearest Airports

BDL Hartford Bradley35 mi
ISP Long Island MacArthur51 mi
SWF New York Stewart53 mi

Distance to Cities

Boston, MA119 mi · ~3h 26m drive
New York, NY74 mi · ~2h 8m drive
Hartford, CT26 mi · ~45 min drive
Providence, RI88 mi · ~2h 33m drive
Albany, NY85 mi · ~2h 27m drive
Syracuse, NY188 mi · ~5h 26m drive
Rochester, NY257 mi · ~7h 25m drive
Buffalo, NY311 mi · ~8h 59m drive
Philadelphia, PA154 mi · ~4h 27m drive
Pittsburgh, PA368 mi · ~10h 38m drive
Harrisburg, PA217 mi · ~6h 16m drive
Newark, NJ79 mi · ~2h 17m drive
Trenton, NJ126 mi · ~3h 38m drive
Southern (moderate winters, warm summers)

Nearby Attractions

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Mattatuck Museum

Art and history museum in downtown Waterbury

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Palace Theater

Historic performing arts venue in Waterbury

•

Quassy Amusement Park

Family amusement park on Lake Quassapaug

Transfer Admission

International Students

International students
8%

English Proficiency Requirements

TOEFL iBT61
IELTS6.0
Duolingo English Test90

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