School Overview
Post University is a for-profit university based in Waterbury, Connecticut. It was founded as Post College in 1890 and changed its name to Post University in May of 1990 to reflect its new status as a university. In addition to its main campus in Waterbury, Post has satellite learning centers in Danbury, Norwalk, and Meriden. The university offers campus-based day and evening courses as well as an extensive online degree program selection. Post University is accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC) and offers bachelor’s and master’s degree programs in fields of study including business, finance, education, legal studies, and human services.
General Information
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Admission Office 800 Country Club Road PO Box 2540 Waterbury, CT 06723-2540 (203) 596-4520 (800) 345-2562 Fax: (203) 756-5810 [email protected] Contact: Jay Murray Director of Admissions |
Main Address 800 Country Club Road PO Box 2540 Waterbury, CT 06723-2540 (203) 596-4500 www.post.edu |
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Size Total undergrads: 7,371 Degree-seeking undergrads: 1,320 Setting | Degrees offered: |
Admissions Information
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Application Fee College has an application fee: Yes Regular application fee: $30 Online application fee: Free |
Enrollment Rates Percent applicants admitted: 83% |
College Majors
Arts, Visual & Performing Commercial/Advertising Art A Biological & Biomedical Sciences Environmental Biology B Business, Management, & Marketing Accounting/Business Management B Communications & Journalism Broadcast Journalism B Communications Technologies Graphic Communications A,B Education Early Childhood Education A,B Family & Consumer Sciences Child Care Management A,B Health Professions & Clinical Sciences Premedicine B History History – General A Law & Legal Studies Law & Legal Studies – General A,B Liberal Arts & Sciences General Studies B,C Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies Behavioral Sciences B Natural Resources & Conservation Environmental Studies B Parks, Recreation & Fitness Health/Physical Fitness A Physical Sciences Life Science A Psychology Community Psychology B Public Administration & Services Human Services B Security & Protective Services Criminal Justice Studies B Social Sciences Criminology B | Degree levels for each major are designated by the following letters:
B = Bachelor’s degree C = Certificate or diploma |
*We do not guarantee the accuracy of information on this page. All information is subject to change. You should confirm all information with a college admissions officer.
**For more information about Post University’s graduation rates, the median debt of students who completed their programs, and other important information, please visit their website at, http://www.postdisclosures.com/.
Post University Highlights
School Information
| Phone Number: | (800) 345-2562 |
| Website: | www.post.edu/ |
| Type of School: | 4-year, Private for-profit |
| Apply Online: | www.post.edu/ |
| Address: | 800 Country Club Rd, Waterbury, CT 06723 |
| Setting: | 22 |
| Campus Housing: | Yes |
Students & Programs
| Student Population: | 7,681 |
| 6-yr Graduation Rate (Bachelor's): | 35% |
| Student-to-faculty Ratio: | 19 to 1 |
| Distance Learning Programs: | Yes |
| Distance Learning Students*: | 571 (7% of total students) |
| Degree Levels Offered: | Certificates, Associates, Bachelor's, Master's |
* Students taking at least 1 distance learning course
Tuition & Financial Aid*
| In-state Tuition: | $16,510 |
| Out-of-state Tuition: | $16,510 |
| % of Students Receiving Financial Aid: | 100% |
| Avg. Amount of Grant or Scholarship Aid Awarded: | $10,971 |
* Full-time beginning undergraduate students
Post University Programs
See the degree programs that are offered at Post University.
| Degree Name | Cert | Assoc | Bach | Mast | Doct |
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| Agriculture, Agriculture Operations and Related Sciences | 1 | 1 | |||
| Biological and Biomedical Sciences | 1 | ||||
| Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services | 11 | 3 | 6 | 3 | |
| Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs | 1 | ||||
| Education | 2 | 1 | 2 | ||
| Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences | 1 | 1 | 1 | ||
| Health Professions and Related Programs | 1 | 1 | |||
| Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting, and Related Protective Service | 1 | 2 | |||
| Legal Professions and Studies | 2 | 1 | 1 | ||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 1 | 1 | |||
| Natural Resources and Conservation | 2 | ||||
| Parks, Recreation, Leisure and Fitness Studies | 1 | ||||
| Psychology | 1 | 1 | |||
| Public Administration and Social Service Professions | 1 | 1 | 2 | ||
| Social Sciences | 1 | ||||
| Grand total | 20 | 7 | 22 | 7 |
* Based on programs that produced 2016-2017 graduates
Online Programs & Distance Learning
See the distance education degree programs that are offered at Post University.
| Degree Name | Cert | Assoc | Bach | Mast | Doct |
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| Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services | 5 | 3 | 5 | 3 | |
| Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs | 1 | ||||
| Education | 1 | 1 | |||
| Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences | 1 | 1 | |||
| Health Professions and Related Programs | 1 | ||||
| Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting, and Related Protective Service | 1 | 1 | |||
| Legal Professions and Studies | 2 | 1 | 1 | ||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 1 | ||||
| Parks, Recreation, Leisure and Fitness Studies | 1 | ||||
| Psychology | 1 | 1 | |||
| Public Administration and Social Service Professions | 1 | 1 | 2 | ||
| Grand total | 11 | 6 | 13 | 6 |
* Based on programs that produced 2016-2017 graduates
Tuition & Financial Aid
See what it costs to enroll at Post University and how many students are receiving scholarships, grants, or loans as financial aid to help cover the costs of tuition.
Undergraduate Student Tuition
Average tuition and fees for academic year:
| Tuition and Fees | 2016-2017 |
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| In-state | $16,510 |
| Out-of-state | $16,510 |
| Books and supplies | $1,500 |
Graduate Student Tuition
Average tuition and fees for academic year:
| Tuition and Fees | 2016-2017 |
|---|---|
| In-state | $7,500 |
| Out-of-state | $7,500 |
Undergraduate Student Financial Aid, 2015-2016
Full-time Beginning Undergraduate Students
| Type of Aid | Number Receiving Aid | % Receiving Aid | Avg. Amt. of Aid |
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| Any student financial aid | 413 | 100% | – |
| Grant or scholarship aid | 381 | 92% | $10,971 |
| Student loan aid | 342 | 83% | $8,607 |
All Undergraduate Students
| Type of Aid | Number Receiving Aid | % Receiving Aid | Avg. Amt. of Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grant or scholarship aid | 4,010 | 59% | $6,199 |
| Federal student loans | 4,142 | 61% | $9,491 |
Admissions & Enrollment
See the admission requirements for Post University. Find out how many students apply and how many are accepted. View a graphical breakdown of the gender, age, and ethnicity of currently enrolled Post University students.
Undergraduate Admissions, Fall 2017
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of applicants | 4,507 | 1,803 | 2,704 | Percent admitted | 100% | 37% | 43% |
| Percent admitted who enrolled | 31% | 22% | 37% |
Admissions Considerations
| Required | Recommended | Optional | |
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| Secondary school GPA | |||
| Secondary school rank | |||
| Secondary school record | |||
| Completion of college-preparatory program | |||
| Recommendations | |||
| Formal demonstration of competencies | |||
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| Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) | |||
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language |
Post University Enrollment, Fall 2017
| Total Enrollment | 7,681 |
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| Undergraduate enrollment | 7,059 |
| Graduate enrollment | 622 |
Undergraduate Attendance
Undergraduate Gender
Undergraduate Age
Undergraduate Race/Ethnicity
Undergraduate Distance Education
Undergraduates taking 100%, Some, or No Distance Education
Graduate Distance Education
Graduate students taking 100%, Some, or No Distance Education
Post University Accreditation
This institution is accredited by New England Association of Schools and Colleges, Commission on Institutions of Higher Education
Specialized institution accreditations:
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