Post Academic Snapshot
Tuition Overview:
- Tuition: $15,922
- Tuition is relatively affordable compared to national averages for private institutions.
Student Population at Post:
- Total Enrollment: 16,178, including 15,053 online students
- 14,116 Undergraduate, 2,062 Graduate
- Gender Distribution: 27.7% men, 72.3% women.
- This is a large institution, providing extensive academic options and vibrant campus life.
Graduation & Retention Rate
- Graduation Rate: 25%. Lower graduation rate, which may reflect challenges in student retention or completion.
- First-Year Retention Rate: 33%. Lower retention, which may reflect challenges in student engagement or support.
Programs & Degrees Offered
- Programs Offered: 59 academic programs available.
- Online Programs: 59 programs available fully online.
- Graduate Programs: 19 graduate-level programs offered.
- Special Programs: Health Professions.
- Degrees Awarded: Certificate, Associate's, Bachelor's, Master's, Doctor's.
Post Overview
Post University (Post) is a four-year, private (for-profit) school located in Waterbury, CT. It is classified as Master's College and University with larger programs by Carnegie Classification, also known as M1 Master's College. You can compare their tuition and admission statistics at M1 Master's College comparison page.
The Post's tuition & fees is $15,922 for the academic year 2024-2025. 80% of the enrolled undergraduates have received grants or scholarships, with an average aid amount of $5,717.
The school has a total enrollment of 16,178 and the students to faculty ratio is 20 to 1 (5.00%).
Post ranked 15th in Connecticut Colleges rankings. Post University is accredited by New England Commission of Higher Education.
2025 Tuition & Fees and 2026 Estimation
For undergraduate programs, the 2025 tuition & fees of Post University is $15,922. For graduate programs, its 2025 graduate school tuition & fees is $7,955.
The estimated 2026 tuition & fees for prospective students is $15,811 based on the current year tuition changes from last year. The estimated 2026 graduate school tuition & fees is $8,971.
| Undergraduate | $15,922 |
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| Graduate | $7,955 |
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| Undergraduate | $15,811 |
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| Graduate | $8,971 |
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The estimation for 2025-2026 tuition costs is based on the cost change rates of last year.
Learning Opportunities and Campus Services
Post University offers online classes (distance learning opportunities) for both undergraduate and graduate programs.
Special Learning Opportunities at Post
| Learning Opportunities |
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| ROTC | No |
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| Weekend/Evening College | Yes |
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| Teacher Certification | No |
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| Study Abroad | No |
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| On-Campus Services |
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| Academic/career counseling service | Yes |
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| Employment services for students | Yes |
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| Placement services for completers | Yes |
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| On-campus day care for students' children | No |
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