C
Average
Score: 50/100

Post University

4-Year Private For-Profit
📍 Waterbury, Connecticut 06723
🌐 www.post.edu/
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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

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

🏆 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: September 2026 | Methodology