Post University Acceptance Rate & Tuition (2026)
Post University is a private for-profit university in Waterbury, Connecticut, with about 13,603 students. Post University awards degrees and certificates tracked in federal College Scorecard and IPEDS reporting. Published tuition for full-time study is about $16,327 per year before aid; net price varies by family income. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $38,696 among students who received federal aid.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $16,327
- 2024 Average Net Price: $21,634 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: N/A Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 13,603 39.8% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 24.93%
- Carnegie Classification: Master's Colleges and Universities: Medium Programs
- First-Generation Students: 56.8%
- Tuition trend: In-state tuition increase of 3.0% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Net price trend: Average net price increase of 2.5% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Full-Time Faculty: 5.8%
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 28,254
- Room & Board: $12,760 annual estimate
Post University: what the data shows
Common questions about Post University, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Post University?
Post University is located in Waterbury, CT (ZIP 06723).
NCES locale classification: Suburb.
Is Post University public or private?
Post University is a Private For-profit institution.
How much does Post University cost?
Published tuition: $16,327.
Average net price after aid: $21,634.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $22,103 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $20,586 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $19,822 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $16,362 |
| $110,001+ | $13,127 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $65,308.
How big is Post University?
Total enrollment: 13,603 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 28,254 students.
Graduate enrollment: 2,062 students.
About 40% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Post University?
150%-time completion rate: 24.93%.
First-year retention: 33.4%.
What do graduates of Post University earn?
Median earnings: $31,401 six years after entry; $38,696 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $30,157.
78.37% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Post University known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Business Administration and Management, General (440 completions)
- Nursing Administration (433 completions)
- Child Care and Support Services Management (281 completions)
- Business/Commerce, General (241 completions)
- Criminal Justice/Safety Studies (204 completions)
- Family Practice Nurse/Nursing (130 completions)
- Public Administration and Social Service (120 completions)
- Accounting (113 completions)
- Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General (95 completions)
- Psychology, General (93 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Post University a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show completion rate 24.93%; median earnings $38,696 at 10 years; net price $21,634. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Tuition & Cost
Tuition Costs
$16,327
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at Post University was $16,327.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$21,634
2024 Value
In 2024 Post University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $21,634.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$86,536 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$21,634 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$65,308 4-Year Tuition
$12,760 Room & Board (annual, on-campus estimate)
$1,010 Books & Supplies (annual estimate)
$30,097 Estimated Annual Sticker (tuition + room/board + books)
$120,388 Estimated 4-Year Sticker (before aid)
4-year total cost breakdown for Post University.
Financial Aid by Income Level
78.37% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
81.38% 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 Post University 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 Post University 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 | $20,925 | $20,925 | $37,460 |
| 2014 | $16,510 | $16,510 | $31,106 |
| 2015 | $16,510 | $16,510 | $37,101 |
| 2016 | $16,510 | $16,510 | $20,783 |
| 2017 | $16,610 | $16,610 | $19,649 |
| 2018 | $16,610 | $16,610 | $9,857 |
| 2019 | $16,610 | $16,610 | $15,653 |
| 2020 | $16,610 | $16,610 | $16,529 |
| 2021 | $16,610 | $16,610 | $22,820 |
| 2022 | $16,610 | $16,610 | $18,729 |
| 2023 | $17,100 | $17,100 | $19,196 |
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
Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution.
Acceptance rate compared to national average.
Test Scores
Test score data is not available for this institution.
Average SAT and ACT scores for admitted students.
Academic Requirements
GPA requirements are not published by this institution. Contact the admissions office for specific academic requirements.
Estimated GPA and test score ranges.
Enrollment & Student Demographics
Post University reported total enrollment of about 13,603 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 27% male and 73% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes White (38.4%), Black or African American (38.1%), and Hispanic or Latino (12.8%). About 78.37% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 56.8% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
39.8% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Post University in 2024 is 13,603 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 28,254 students. Graduate enrollment is about 2,062 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
33.4%
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 38.4%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
22.26% 100% Completion Time
24.93% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 22.26% of students graduating from Post University completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Business Administration and Management, General: 67% male / 33% female
- Nursing Administration: 11% male / 89% female
- Child Care and Support Services Management: 2% male / 98% 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 Post University.
Return on Investment
$30,157 Median Student Debt
$38,696 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
77.93% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
347.17% Return on Investment
7.8 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for Post University.
Top Programs by Completions
10 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 39 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. Business Administration and Management, General: 440 completions
2. Nursing Administration: 433 completions
3. Child Care and Support Services Management: 281 completions
4. Business/Commerce, General: 241 completions
5. Criminal Justice/Safety Studies: 204 completions
6. Family Practice Nurse/Nursing: 130 completions
7. Public Administration and Social Service: 120 completions
8. Accounting: 113 completions
9. Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General: 95 completions
Most popular programs at Post University.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Post University graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for Post University from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 5.8%
- Average faculty salary (Scorecard): $7,044
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $2,664
Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
About
Post University is a private for-profit institution located in Waterbury, CT, classified as Master's Colleges and Universities: Medium Programs. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Business Administration and Management, General, Nursing Administration, Child Care and Support Services Management. Enrollment is approximately 13,603 students. Student body composition includes White (38.4%), Black or African American (38.1%), Hispanic or Latino (12.8%). The 150%-time completion rate is 24.93%. Approximately 78.37% of students receive Pell Grants. About 56.8% of students are first-generation college students.
Institution Type
Private For-profit
Carnegie Classification: Master's Colleges and Universities: Medium Programs
Location
Waterbury, CT 06723
Region: New England
Insights and Analysis
Graduation Rate Considerations: The 24.93% graduation rate at Post University falls below the national average. Prospective students should carefully consider factors such as academic preparation, support services, and career outcomes when evaluating this institution.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Post University located?
Post University is located in Waterbury, CT.
How much does Post University cost?
Reported tuition is $16,327 and average net price is $21,634 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $12,760 annually.
What is the student body demographics at Post University?
Post University reports undergraduate enrollment of about 28,254 students, White (38.4%), Black or African American (38.1%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend Post University?
About 56.8% of students at Post University are first-generation college students.
What do graduates of Post University earn?
Median earnings are $31,401 six years after entry and $38,696 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Post University?
The 150%-time completion rate is 24.9% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do Post University students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $30,157.
Is Post University public or private?
Post University is a private for-profit institution located in Waterbury, CT.
Is Post University an HBCU?
No. Post University is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Post University a tribal college?
No. Post University is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is Post University a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
Using a 25% Hispanic enrollment threshold on College Scorecard demographics, Post University does not meet that proxy (reported share 12.8%).
Is Post University religiously affiliated?
No religious affiliation is reported for Post University in IPEDS institutional characteristics.
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
- Related geography & profiles
- Connecticut college costs
- Connecticut colleges by ROI
- Waterbury, Connecticut city profile
- New England regional profile
- All state profiles
- Regional profiles
- National benchmarks
- School directory
- All schools in Connecticut
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.