Wagner College Acceptance Rate & Tuition (2026)
Wagner College is a private research university in Staten Island, New York, enrolling about 1,651 students. Admission is moderately selective for first-time degree-seeking undergraduates reporting admissions data to the Education Department. The acceptance rate is about 88.00% in the latest College Scorecard admissions data. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $74,360 among students who received federal aid.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $53,200
- 2024 Average Net Price: $28,241 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: 88.00% Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 1,651 97.5% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 65.14%
- Carnegie Classification: Master's Colleges and Universities: Small Programs
- First-Generation Students: 28.5%
- Tuition trend: In-state tuition increase of 1.4% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Net price trend: Average net price decrease of 5.1% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Full-Time Faculty: 100.0%
- Average SAT Score: 1243
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 1,702
- Applicants (IPEDS): 2,328
- Room & Board: $16,485 annual estimate
Wagner College: what the data shows
Common questions about Wagner College, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Wagner College?
Wagner College is located in Staten Island, NY (ZIP 10301-4495).
NCES locale classification: City.
Is Wagner College public or private?
Wagner College is a Private Non-profit institution.
How much does Wagner College cost?
Published tuition: $53,200.
Average net price after aid: $28,241.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $20,993 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $21,944 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $24,930 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $28,217 |
| $110,001+ | $32,604 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $212,800.
How hard is it to get into Wagner College?
Admission rate: 88.00%.
Among enrollees who submitted scores: average SAT 1243.
Scorecard does not publish admitted-student GPA for most institutions.
How big is Wagner College?
Total enrollment: 1,651 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 1,702 students.
Graduate enrollment: 335 students.
About 98% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Wagner College?
150%-time completion rate: 65.14%.
First-year retention: 83.4%.
What do graduates of Wagner College earn?
Median earnings: $63,439 six years after entry; $74,360 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $25,000.
23.85% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Wagner College known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse (120 completions)
- Nursing Science (77 completions)
- Business Administration and Management, General (72 completions)
- Physician Associate/Assistant (54 completions)
- Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General (27 completions)
- Psychology, General (18 completions)
- Health Professions and Related Programs (17 completions)
- Elementary Education and Teaching (14 completions)
- Sociology, General (12 completions)
- Marketing/Marketing Management, General (10 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Wagner College a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show admission rate 88.00%; completion rate 65.14%; median earnings $74,360 at 10 years; net price $28,241. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Tuition & Cost
Tuition Costs
$53,200
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at Wagner College was $53,200.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$28,241
2024 Value
In 2024 Wagner College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $28,241.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$112,964 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$28,241 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$212,800 4-Year Tuition
$16,485 Room & Board (annual, on-campus estimate)
$1,068 Books & Supplies (annual estimate)
$70,753 Estimated Annual Sticker (tuition + room/board + books)
$283,012 Estimated 4-Year Sticker (before aid)
4-year total cost breakdown for Wagner College.
Financial Aid by Income Level
23.85% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
53.43% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
0.00%
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at Wagner College was 0.00%.
Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.
Tuition tracker
Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for Wagner College in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2013–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | $39,220 | $39,220 | $27,666 |
| 2014 | $40,750 | $40,750 | $28,711 |
| 2015 | $42,480 | $42,480 | $27,308 |
| 2016 | $43,980 | $43,980 | $28,458 |
| 2017 | $45,380 | $45,380 | $30,106 |
| 2018 | $47,090 | $47,090 | $29,417 |
| 2019 | $48,280 | $48,280 | $33,307 |
| 2020 | $50,010 | $50,010 | $31,918 |
| 2021 | $50,330 | $50,330 | $29,640 |
| 2022 | $51,260 | $51,260 | $29,228 |
| 2023 | $52,000 | $52,000 | $27,733 |
Sticker tuition and net price over time
Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.
College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).
Net price by family income
Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).
Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.
Acceptance Rate & Admissions
Acceptance Rate
88.00% Acceptance Rate
2,328 Total Applicants
1,943 Students Admitted
398 First-Time Students Enrolled
20.48% Yield (enrolled ÷ admitted)
This institution has a moderate acceptance rate, accepting most qualified applicants.
Acceptance rate compared to national average.
Test Scores
SAT Average: 1243
Average SAT and ACT scores for admitted students.
Academic Requirements
Estimated GPA Range: 3.3 - 3.5
Estimated Median GPA: 3.40
Note: GPA requirements are estimated based on admission selectivity and test scores. Actual requirements may vary.
Estimated GPA and test score ranges.
Enrollment & Student Demographics
Wagner College reported total enrollment of about 1,651 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 39% male and 61% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes White (55.8%), Hispanic or Latino (15.1%), and Non-Resident Alien (8.3%). About 23.85% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 28.5% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
97.5% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Wagner College in 2024 is 1,651 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 1,702 students. Graduate enrollment is about 335 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
83.4%
2024 Retention Rate
Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall.
Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.
Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity
The largest enrollment share in our College Scorecard extract is White at 55.8%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
59.13% 100% Completion Time
65.14% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 59.13% of students graduating from Wagner College completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse: 19% male / 81% female
- Nursing Science: 12% male / 88% female
- Business Administration and Management, General: 67% male / 33% female
IPEDS completions by sex for the five largest programs (aggregate CIPs excluded).
Completions by Race & Ethnicity
Combined IPEDS award counts across reported programs; largest group: White.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for Wagner College.
Return on Investment
$25,000 Median Student Debt
$74,360 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
33.62% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
558.26% Return on Investment
3.4 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for Wagner College.
Top Programs by Completions
10 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 34 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse: 120 completions
2. Nursing Science: 77 completions
3. Business Administration and Management, General: 72 completions
4. Physician Associate/Assistant: 54 completions
5. Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General: 27 completions
6. Psychology, General: 18 completions
7. Health Professions and Related Programs: 17 completions
8. Elementary Education and Teaching: 14 completions
9. Sociology, General: 12 completions
Most popular programs at Wagner College.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Wagner College graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for Wagner College from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 100.0%
- Average faculty salary (Scorecard): $8,122
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $14,143
Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
About
Wagner College is a private non-profit institution located in Staten Island, NY, classified as Master's Colleges and Universities: Small Programs. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Nursing Science, Business Administration and Management, General. Enrollment is approximately 1,651 students. Student body composition includes White (55.8%), Hispanic or Latino (15.1%), Non-Resident Alien (8.3%). The admission rate is 88.00%. Average SAT scores for admitted students are 1243. The 150%-time completion rate is 65.14%. Approximately 23.85% of students receive Pell Grants. About 28.5% of students are first-generation college students.
Institution Type
Private Non-profit
Carnegie Classification: Master's Colleges and Universities: Small Programs
Location
Staten Island, NY 10301-4495
Region: Mid East
Insights and Analysis
Wagner College provides educational opportunities for students seeking higher education. Prospective students should carefully evaluate all factors including costs, outcomes, and program offerings when making their enrollment decisions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Wagner College located?
Wagner College is located in Staten Island, NY.
What is Wagner College's acceptance rate?
The acceptance rate at Wagner College is 88.0% among first-time degree-seeking students reporting admissions data. IPEDS reports 2,328 applicants and 1,943 admits in the latest admissions cycle in our extract.
How much does Wagner College cost?
Reported tuition is $53,200 and average net price is $28,241 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $16,485 annually.
What is the student body demographics at Wagner College?
Wagner College reports undergraduate enrollment of about 1,702 students, White (55.8%), Hispanic or Latino (15.1%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend Wagner College?
About 28.5% of students at Wagner College are first-generation college students.
What test scores do students need for Wagner College?
Among enrolled students who submitted scores, Wagner College reports midpoint SAT about 1243.
What do graduates of Wagner College earn?
Median earnings are $63,439 six years after entry and $74,360 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Wagner College?
The 150%-time completion rate is 65.1% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do Wagner College students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $25,000.
Is Wagner College public or private?
Wagner College is a private nonprofit institution located in Staten Island, NY.
Is Wagner College an HBCU?
No. Wagner College is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Wagner College a tribal college?
No. Wagner College is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
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- New York colleges by ROI
- Staten Island, New York city profile
- Mid East regional profile
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- National benchmarks
- School directory
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Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.
Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.
Methodology
Data for this profile is sourced from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard dataset, which provides comprehensive information on institutions of higher education in the United States.
All financial figures are adjusted for inflation and represent the most recent available data. Graduation rates and completion times are calculated according to federal standards.