Post University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #3970 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #1111 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #1039 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #17 of 28 | In Connecticut |
| #2433 of 2,445 | For Dentistry |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 100%
- Undergraduates
- 19,575
- Graduates
- 2,124
- Male:Female Ratio
- 27:73
- Control
- Private
for-profit - Highest Degree
- Doctor's degree
- Website
- post.edu
Post University Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
Post University has an acceptance rate of 100% and is among the 23% of the easiest universities to gain admission to in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
421 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
20,487 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
Admissions requirements
Post University has an open admission policy (non-competitive). The only requirement is a certificate of attendance or a highschool diploma or a General Educational Development certificate.
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| White | 9340 (43%) |
|---|---|
| Black or African American | 7680 (36%) |
| Two or more races | 2062 (10%) |
| Hispanic | 1487 (7%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 419 (2%) |
| Asian | 342 (2%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 96 (0.4%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 58 (0.3%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 8 (0%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Post University is $18,619 per year, calculated as the sum of the average cost of tuition, room and board, books, and supplies, reduced by the amount of average financial aid received.
The final cost of attendance varies for each student based on household income, residency, program, and other factors.
Average costs by household income
| <$30K | $20,299 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $17,882 |
| $48-75K | $13,231 |
| $75-110K | $12,069 |
| $110K+ | $9,816 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $15,650 | $6,854 |
| Tuition in-state | $15,650 | $6,854 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $15,650 | $6,854 |
| Fee in-district | $1,450 | $200 |
| Fee in-state | $1,450 | $200 |
| Fee out-of-state | $1,450 | $200 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 474 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $12,760 |
Post University majors
Post University has granted 1,398 bachelor's degrees across 18 programs, 724 master's across 14 programs, and 85 doctorate degrees across 4 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Post University.
| Major | Associate | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nursing Administration | 407 | 131 | 13 | |
| Business Administration and Management, General | 132 | 274 | ||
| Child Care and Support Services Management | 232 | |||
| Business & Commerce, General | 196 | |||
| Criminal Justice & Safety Studies | 97 | 89 | ||
| Human Services, General | 80 | 59 | ||
| Accounting | 53 | 35 | 23 | |
| Family Practice Nurse & Nursing | 108 | |||
| Child Development | 96 | |||
| Psychology, General | 93 | |||
| Nursing Education | 36 | 56 | ||
| Crisis & Emergency & Disaster Management | 66 | |||
| Legal Studies | 32 | 32 | ||
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | 61 | |||
| Education, General | 48 | |||
| Human Resources Management & Personnel Administration, General | 41 | |||
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | 12 | 25 | ||
| Project Management | 33 | |||
| Public Administration | 29 | |||
| Higher Education & Higher Education Administration | 25 | |||
| Finance, General | 23 | |||
| Sport and Fitness Administration & Management | 23 | |||
| Health & Health Care Administration & Management | 22 | |||
| Equestrian & Equine Studies | 21 | |||
| Communication, General | 18 | |||
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 10 | |||
| Nursing Practice | 8 | |||
| Nursing Science | 8 | |||
| Sports Studies | 7 | |||
| Psychiatric & Mental Health Nurse & Nursing | 5 | |||
| Data Science, General | 4 | |||
| Mental Health Counseling & Counselor | 2 | |||
| Grand Total | 558 | 1,398 | 724 | 85 |
Post University has a graduation rate of 35%, which is among the 18% lowest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 35% | 30% | 41% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Post University has published 930 scientific papers with 8,488 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Medicine, Biology, Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Environmental Science, Engineering, Chemistry, Physics, Computer Science, Psychology, and Genetics.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 5 | 75 |
| 1993 | 4 | 74 |
| 1994 | 4 | 44 |
| 1995 | 8 | 72 |
| 1996 | 2 | 66 |
| 1997 | 2 | 51 |
| 1998 | 3 | 63 |
| 1999 | 8 | 42 |
| 2000 | 7 | 47 |
| 2001 | 5 | 62 |
| 2002 | 6 | 66 |
| 2003 | 5 | 90 |
| 2004 | 5 | 99 |
| 2005 | 6 | 76 |
| 2006 | 8 | 105 |
| 2007 | 12 | 120 |
| 2008 | 9 | 126 |
| 2009 | 9 | 138 |
| 2010 | 10 | 182 |
| 2011 | 9 | 227 |
| 2012 | 7 | 242 |
| 2013 | 14 | 272 |
| 2014 | 10 | 291 |
| 2015 | 13 | 281 |
| 2016 | 27 | 288 |
| 2017 | 26 | 293 |
| 2018 | 51 | 357 |
| 2019 | 43 | 453 |
| 2020 | 96 | 517 |
| 2021 | 65 | 493 |
| 2022 | 61 | 509 |
| 2023 | 40 | 499 |
| 2024 | 30 | 483 |
Notable alumni
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Mario Abdo Benítez
- Occupations
- politician
- Biography
-
Mario Abdo Benítez is a Paraguayan politician who served as the 51st president of Paraguay from 2018 to 2023. He was previously a senator and served as president of the Senate of Paraguay from 2015 to 2016.
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Mercedes Martinez
- Occupations
- professional wrestler
- Biography
-
Jazmin Benitez is an American professional wrestler signed to All Elite Wrestling (AEW) under the ring name Mercedes Martinez. She also appears for AEW's sister promotion, Ring of Honor (ROH), where she is a former ROH Women's World Champion. She is also known for her time in WWE, primarily on the NXT brand.
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Derek Poundstone
- Enrolled in Post University
- Studied criminal justice
- Occupations
- strongmanpolice officer
- Biography
-
Derek Anthony Poundstone is an American police officer, former professional strongman and strength coach from Woodbridge, Connecticut. He was the runner-up at the 2008 World's Strongest Man, a two-time Arnold Strongman Classic champion (2009 and 2010), and a three-time winner of America's Strongest Man (2007, 2009, 2010). Poundstone is also a high-ranking officer for the Naugatuck, Connecticut Police Department and is the former owner and landlord of an apartment complex and gym.
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Gregory C. Knight
- Enrolled in Post University
- Graduated with Master of Arts in education
- Occupations
- military personnel
- Biography
-
Gregory C. Knight is a United States Army officer. In 2019, he was selected to serve as Adjutant General of Vermont.
General info
| Alternative names | PU |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1890 |
| Motto | Student-Focused, Career-Driven |
| Colors | green, white |
| Academic calendar | Semesters |
| Total FTE staff | 1,320 |
| Carnegie classification | Master's Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs |
Location and contacts
| Address | 800 Country Club Rd Waterbury, Connecticut, 06723 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 114,000 |
| Phone | 8003452562 |