Post University
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This school is more affordable than other private schools
Affordability is calculated by subtracting average financial aid from total tuition and fees.
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About Post University
A private, for-profit university based in Waterbury, Connecticut, Post University enrolls over 10,000 students annually. The school accepts 97% of applicants and graduates 17% of its students. Post offers learners access to more than 25 undergraduate programs and 15 graduate programs, as well as over 15 certificate tracks at various levels. Post hosts an extensive library collection, three centers of excellence, and more than 20 student organizations.
Admissions Breakdown
Acceptance Rate Insight
Information not available
Retention Rate Insight
60% of full-time students stayed to continue their studies the following academic year. These students started in Fall 2019 and returned in Fall 2020.
Graduation Rate Insight
25% of students graduated out of all full-time, first-time students who began their studies in Fall 2014. Keep in mind many students who enroll are not typically first-time students, as most are adult learners. Therefore, the number of first-time students is traditionally low.
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Open admission Yes
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SAT & ACT
ACT 25th-75th Percentile Currently Unavailable
SAT 25th-75th Percentile Currently Unavailable
Learning Environment
Student Body Stats
This school has a student body of between 5,000 and 15,000 students.
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Students enrolled
95%
Online student enrollment
23:1
Student to faculty ratio
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Demographics
White
38%
Black
27%
Two or more races
16%
Unknown
9%
Hispanic
8%
Asian
1%
American Indian/Alaska Native
1%
Non-U.S. Citizen
0%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
Female student population
73%
Socio-economic diversity
69% of students received an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.
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Online Programs
Offers Online Programs
Yes
Online Programs
42
Total Online Enrollment
13,094
Percent of Programs Online
8% On-campus
92% Online
Types of Online Programs Offered
Certificates 100% online
Associate 100% online
Bachelor's 83% online
Graduate Certificate 100% online
Master's 100% online
Doctorate Not offered
Financial Breakdown
Students Receiving Aid
Federal Grant Aid
89%
State Grant Aid
Information not available
Institution Grant Aid
59%
Pell Grant
69%
Average Aid Awarded
Financial Outlook
$29k
Average student debt after graduation
$40k
Average salary 6 years after starting school
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Data collected from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS), [2020-2021]. In the absence of IPED data, information was collected directly from the school and is accurate as of the date of collection. Contact the school directly for the most current and complete information.
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