Post University: Review & Facts

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Post University is a medium four-year, private for-profit school with 17,035 students enrolled. This school was founded in 1890 and is one of the 6 colleges and schools located in Waterbury, Connecticut.

Academic Offerings

1-year certificate, associate's degree, bachelor's degree, postbaccalaureate certificate, master's degree, postmaster certificate, and doctoral degree are offered at Post University.

Majors
Offered

42

Post University follows a semester-based curriculum calendar system and lets you to select from 42 majors. The most popular concentrations are Nursing, Management, Business, Work and Family Studies, and Criminal Justice. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings.

It is important to know student retention and graduation rates when you apply to a school to get your diploma or to engage in a long-term study; high retention and graduation rates are normally a good sign. However, if you would like to transfer out or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.

The student retention rate at Post University is very low at 35% (way below Connecticut average). Considering this statistic, apparently students do not seem to enjoy their stay at this school.

Student Retention

35%

Bad

The graduation rate at Post University is very low: 27%.

Student to faculty ratio at Post University is decent: 16:1. Learn more details regarding faculty and instruction at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.

Tuition and Loans

Average tuition prices are fairly high, around $15,400 a year. The additional fees at Post University beyond tuition are nearly $200; this makes it a total of $15,600 annually.

Read the details about Post University additional charges as well as availability of loans and likelihood of repaying them upon graduation in the Tuition & Loans report for this college.

Admissions Information

Acceptance
Rate

81%

Easy

As reported in recent government data, 2,401 applications were submitted and 1,948 were accepted, so it is easy to get accepted at this school.

Post University might accept your dual credits, credits for life experience, and advanced placement credits earned prior to admission.

Find out more about admissions as well applicants' SAT and ACT test scores at Post University in the Admissions and Tests report for this college.

Opportunities and Services

Dormatory
Annual Price

$5,500

Medium

Post University offers a distance learning option, study abroad programs, and evening/weekend study opportunity, which is an amazing option for those who work full-time.

There are options for on-campus part-time employment at Post University, which allows students to cover some of the tuition expenses. Additionally, this school helps students to evaluate their career options and find a full-time job upon graduation.

Safety
Grade

C-

Unsafe

Post University offers on-campus housing. Dormitory capacity at this college accommodates approximately 500 students, which offers a viable on-campus housing opportunity. The room price is reasonable - roughly $5,500 a year.

Army ROTC programs are available at Post University. Reserve Officers' Training Corps commissioning programs typically imply elective classes in addition to required college curriculum, possible funding for your tuition, and an obligation to serve upon graduation.

ROTC
Available

Yes

It is important to keep in mind that enrolling in a ROTC course does not commit you to serve unless you have obtained a ROTC scholarship, grant, or any other funding.

Based on the college crime numbers, Post University seems to be a relatively safe school. Read the details in the Campus Crime report for this college.

Post University Location and Address

Postal Address:
Post University
800 Country Club Rd
Waterbury, Connecticut
06723, USA