Wagner College
Staten Island, New York 10301-4495
Data last updated: May 29, 2026
Campus Vibe
Strong graduate outcomes — known for health sciences
Wagner College is a private institution in Staten Island with particular strength in health sciences and business. With an average SAT of 1234, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.
A small campus of 1.6K undergraduates with a 16:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.
68% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $74,360 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $27,733.
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SAT Score Ranges
Average: 1234
ACT Score Range
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.
Financial Aid
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Net Price by Family Income
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
45.0%
Avg Tuition Increase
2.7%/yr
Median Debt at Grad
$21,000
Campus Safety
Total Incidents (2024)
11
Peer Average
13
3-Year Trend
Emergency System
Campus security, emergency notification system
Incident Breakdown (2024)
Burglary
Aggravated Assault
Robbery
Motor Vehicle Theft
Sex Offenses
Arson
Drug Arrests
Liquor Arrests
Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).
Academics
Programs (50)
Student Life
Student Satisfaction
Retention Rate
82%
Student Body
Race & Ethnicity
Outcomes
Median Earnings After Graduation
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.
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History & Fun Facts
- •History Wagner College was founded in 1883 in Rochester, New York, as the Lutheran Proseminary of Rochester.
- •In 1886, the school was renamed Wagner Memorial Lutheran College, after a building in Rochester was purchased for its use by John G.
- •In 1918, at the behest of then-college president Frederick Sutter, the college moved to the 38-acre (15 ha) former Cunard estate on Grymes Hill, Staten Island.
- •1851), is extant (now Cunard Hall), as is the neighboring former hotel annex that was built in 1905 (initially named North Hall, now called Reynolds House).
- •The college soon expanded to 57 acres (23 ha) after it acquired the neighboring Jacob Vanderbilt estate in 1922.
Source: Wikipedia
Location & Lifestyle
Cost of Living
Estimated from NY state average + large city premium