C
Average
Score: 50/100
Overall (traditional)
F
Outcome Rating
20/100 · earnings-weighted

Post University

4-Year Private For-Profit
📍 Waterbury, Connecticut 06723
Post University campus, Waterbury, CT
Post University campus, Waterbury, CT. Photo: Wipost, CC BY-SA 4.0 via Wikimedia Commons.
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Rating Context: ⚠️ Limited Data Available. Some metrics for this institution are incomplete or unavailable, which may affect the overall grade. Consider researching this school directly for the most current information.

Suggested Focus: For this type of institution, we recommend prioritizing the Outcomes Score (C) which measures graduation and job placement rates — the most relevant metrics for career programs.
Graduation Rate: 35%
Outcomes
C
47/100
Affordability
D
41/100
Resources
B
67/100
Experience
C+
62/100
Prestige
D
35/100

Two ratings: the overall grade compares colleges the conventional way (outcomes, cost, resources, experience, reputation). The Outcome Rating asks what students earn: 60% wage-adjusted earnings 10 years after enrolling, 25% graduation, 15% retention. Methodology

Quick Stats

21,699
Total Enrollment
35%
Graduation Rate
32%
Retention Rate
16.0:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
N/A
Acceptance Rate
N/A
Avg Net Price

Earnings, Debt & Completion

What happens to students who enroll at Post University, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.

$38,696
Median earnings 10 yrs after entry
$31,401
Median earnings 6 yrs after entry
$30,157
Median debt at graduation
24.9%
Completion rate (within 150% of normal time)
78.4%
Students receiving Pell grants

Typical debt at graduation equals about 78% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.

Earnings rank: 11th percentile among similar colleges after a partial adjustment for local wage levels (CT wage index 1.23). This drives the Outcome Rating.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved Oct 2026. Earnings are for federally aided students who enrolled, whether or not they graduated.

Earnings by Major at Post University

Median pay of bachelor's degree graduates by field of study, and how each program ranks against every college reporting that major — by raw pay and adjusted for state wage levels. Same school, very different paychecks.

Major1 yr after4 yrs aftervs. nationalRank (pay)Rank (wage-adj.)Median debt
Management Information Systems and Services$63,383$74,249-11%#116 of 166#145$30,943
Marketing$54,931$74,201+7%#129 of 516#277$29,875
Accounting and Related Services$59,213$73,190-4%#395 of 796#635$30,750
Business Administration, Management and Operations$61,704$69,512+2%#391 of 1176#730$29,772
Finance and Financial Management Services$55,402$69,363-17%#355 of 452#423$30,750
Homeland Security$53,772$66,145-6%#19 of 33#28—
Criminal Justice and Corrections$49,449$58,913+6%#174 of 660#431$29,000
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness$29,592$55,606+2%#232 of 610#438$28,490
Non-Professional Legal Studies$39,838$51,731-17%#33 of 39#37$35,456
Human Services$41,124$51,181+5%#35 of 94#70$45,694
Psychology$31,377$49,393-3%#575 of 1027#887$35,072
Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services$31,627$44,643-8%#134 of 172#163$37,587

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are for graduates who received federal aid and were working; small programs are not reported.

🏆 Where Post University Ranks

Rankings based on Repit College Grade among schools offering each program.

#4
Equestrian/Equine Studies
of 7 schools
#11
Nursing Education
of 22 schools
#14
Child Care and Support Services Management
of 42 schools
#20
Crisis/Emergency/Disaster Management
of 24 schools
#29
Nursing Administration
of 48 schools

Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

Category In-State Out-of-State
Tuition $15,834 $15,834
Total Cost (On-Campus) $33,560 $33,560

Financial Aid

97%
Receive Any Aid
87%
Receive Pell Grants
88%
Take Out Loans
N/A
Avg Net Price

Student Demographics

21,699
Total Students
72%
Women
16%
Traditional Age (18-24)

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 43%
Hispanic 7%
Black 35%
Asian 2%
Two or More 10%

🏠 Living Arrangements

💻 Learning Mode

In-Person 4%
Hybrid (Some Online) 2%
Fully Online 94%

📊 Age Distribution

18-24 (Traditional) 16%
25-64 (Adult) 81%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at Post University?
Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution. Many schools with open enrollment or specialized programs do not report traditional acceptance rates.
How much does it cost to attend Post University?
Tuition at Post University is $15,834 for in-state students and $15,834 for out-of-state students .
What is the graduation rate at Post University?
The graduation rate at Post University is 35%. This graduation rate is low, which may reflect the institution's student population, program types, or other factors worth investigating.
Is Post University a good school?
Post University has a Repit College Score of 50/100 (Grade: C). Our rating evaluates five key factors:
  • Outcomes (C): Graduation and retention rates
  • Affordability (D): Net cost and financial aid access
  • Resources (B): Class sizes and selectivity
  • Experience (C+): Campus life and learning format
  • Prestige (D): Reputation and recognition
Note: As a smaller institution, we recommend focusing on the Outcomes score when evaluating this school.
How many students attend Post University?
Post University has a total enrollment of 21,699 students.

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Data source: IPEDS 2023-24 | Last updated: October 2026 | Methodology