Post University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #3559 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #1007 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #935 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #17 of 28 | In Connecticut |
| #2474 of 2,490 | For Dentistry |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 100%
- Undergraduates
- 14,116
- Graduates
- 2,062
- 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.
221 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
15,053 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 | 6170 (38%) |
|---|---|
| Black or African American | 5702 (35%) |
| Hispanic | 2254 (14%) |
| Two or more races | 1111 (7%) |
| Asian | 330 (2%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 199 (1%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 190 (1%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 73 (0.5%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 33 (0.2%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Post University is $21,229 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 | $22,103 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $20,586 |
| $48-75K | $19,822 |
| $75-110K | $16,362 |
| $110K+ | $13,127 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $16,026 | $7,704 |
| Tuition in-state | $16,026 | $7,704 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $16,026 | $7,704 |
| Fee in-district | $301 | $251 |
| Fee in-state | $301 | $251 |
| Fee out-of-state | $301 | $251 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 474 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $12,760 |
| Room charge | $7,160 |
| Meal charge | $5,600 |
Post University majors
Post University has granted 1,312 bachelor's degrees across 18 programs, 780 master's across 15 programs, and 74 doctorate degrees across 4 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Post University.
| Major | Associate | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration and Management, General | 155 | 284 | ||
| Nursing Administration | 300 | 118 | 15 | |
| Child Care and Support Services Management | 281 | |||
| Business & Commerce, General | 223 | |||
| Criminal Justice & Safety Studies | 117 | 87 | ||
| Family Practice Nurse & Nursing | 130 | |||
| Human Services, General | 68 | 52 | ||
| Accounting | 49 | 30 | 27 | |
| Psychology, General | 93 | |||
| Nursing Education | 41 | 51 | ||
| Child Development | 87 | |||
| Legal Studies | 42 | 32 | ||
| Crisis & Emergency & Disaster Management | 67 | |||
| Education, General | 65 | |||
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | 27 | 31 | ||
| Equestrian & Equine Studies | 57 | |||
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | 55 | |||
| Human Resources Management & Personnel Administration, General | 46 | |||
| Project Management | 30 | |||
| Public Administration | 28 | |||
| Sport and Fitness Administration & Management | 26 | |||
| Health & Health Care Administration & Management | 24 | |||
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | 20 | |||
| Finance, General | 18 | |||
| Communication, General | 16 | |||
| Psychiatric & Mental Health Nurse & Nursing | 14 | |||
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 11 | |||
| Nursing Practice | 6 | |||
| Data Science, General | 4 | |||
| Mental Health Counseling & Counselor | 4 | |||
| Sports Studies | 3 | |||
| Nursing Science | 2 | |||
| Business Analytics | 1 | |||
| Grand Total | 671 | 1,312 | 780 | 74 |
Post University has a graduation rate of 25%, which is among the 8% lowest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 25% | 24% | 25% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Post University has published 944 scientific papers with 8,837 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Medicine, Biology, Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Environmental Science, Engineering, Chemistry, Physics, Psychology, Computer Science, and Genetics.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 4 | 74 |
| 1994 | 4 | 44 |
| 1995 | 8 | 72 |
| 1996 | 2 | 66 |
| 1997 | 2 | 51 |
| 1998 | 3 | 63 |
| 1999 | 8 | 42 |
| 2000 | 7 | 48 |
| 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 | 139 |
| 2010 | 10 | 182 |
| 2011 | 9 | 227 |
| 2012 | 7 | 242 |
| 2013 | 15 | 273 |
| 2014 | 10 | 291 |
| 2015 | 13 | 281 |
| 2016 | 27 | 288 |
| 2017 | 26 | 294 |
| 2018 | 51 | 351 |
| 2019 | 43 | 454 |
| 2020 | 96 | 517 |
| 2021 | 65 | 493 |
| 2022 | 61 | 510 |
| 2023 | 40 | 498 |
| 2024 | 30 | 490 |
| 2025 | 13 | 428 |
Notable alumni
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Mercedes Martinez
- Occupations
- professional wrestler
- Biography
-
Jazmin Benitez, better known by her ring name Mercedes Martinez, is an American professional wrestler. She is known for her time in All Elite Wrestling (AEW), Ring of Honor (ROH), and WWE.
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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). Several strength analysts and historians regard Poundstone as the best athlete to have never won World's Strongest Man title.
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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 | 823 |
| 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 |