Post University

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2024 Undergraduate Tuition

$15,616

1.38% growth from 2023

2024 Average Net Price

$21,229

After Financial Aid

2019 Acceptance Rate

96.5%

2,893 Applicants

2024 Enrolled Students

16,178

42.9% Full-Time

2024 Graduation Rate

24.2%

64 Graduates

About

Post University is a higher education institution located in Naugatuck Valley Planning Region, CT. In 2024, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at Post University were Nursing Administration (300 degrees awarded), General Business Administration & Management (285 degrees), and General Psychology (93 degrees).

In 2024, 3,056 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Post University. 70.1% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 29.9% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (1,314 degrees), 2.03 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (647 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Post University is $15,616, which is $−8,384 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,000).

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Costs

In 2024, the median undergraduate tuition at Post University is $15,616, which is $8,384 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,000).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $21,229.

In 2024, 80% of undergraduate students attending Post University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 81% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$15,616

2024 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2024, the cost of tuition at Post University was $15,616. The cost of tuition at Post University is $−8,384 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,000).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Post University (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$21,229

2024 Value

14%

1 Year Growth

In 2024 Post University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $21,229. Between 2023 and 2024, the average net price of Post University grew by 14%.

This chart compares the average net price of Post University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$10,380

Room and Board

$1,200

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Post University was of $10,380 in 2024. The cost of room and board increased by 5.92% between 2023 and 2024.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,200. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Post University (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

80%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

81%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

80% of undergraduate students at Post University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2024. This represents a growth of 5.26% with respect to 2023, when 76% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Post University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Admissions

Post University received 2,893 undergraduate applications in 2019, which represents a 55% annual growth. Out of those 2,893 applicants, 2,793 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 96.5% acceptance rate.

There were 16,178 students enrolled at Post University in 2024. 9% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

Post University has an overall enrollment yield of 41.6%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

96.5%

Acceptance Rate in 2019

2,793

Accepted Out of 2,893

In 2019, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Post University was 96.5% (2,793 admissions from 2,893 applications). This is higher than the acceptance rate of 2018, which was 53%. Between 2018 and 2019, the number of applicants declined by 55%, while admissions declined by 18%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of Post University (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

Submission Percentage (2016)

132

Scores Submitted (2016)

9% of enrolled first-time students at Post University in 2016 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

The following chart shows the average SAT scores for the 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile of applicants for each section of the test that they are evaluated on.

Enrollment

Post University had a total enrollment of 16,178 students in 2024. The full-time enrollment at Post University is 6,948 students and the part-time enrollment is 9,230. This means that 42.9% of students enrolled at Post University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Post University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 38.1% White, 35.2% Black or African American, 13.9% Hispanic or Latino, 6.87% Two or More Races, 2.04% Asian, 0.921% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.451% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Post University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (33.5%), followed by Black or African American Female (24.9%) and White Male (10.2%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (32.3%), followed by Black or African American Female (15.4%) and White Male (11.8%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

42.9%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Post University in 2024, both undergraduate and graduate, is 16,178 students. The full-time enrollment at Post University is 6,948 and the part-time enrollment is 9,230. This means that 42.9% of students enrolled at Post University are enrolled full-time compared with 67.1% at similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Post University (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

33%

2024 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Post University was 33%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Masters Colleges and Universities (73%), Post University had a retention rate lower than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Post University (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2024)

White
6,170 enrolled students
Black or African American
5,702 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
2,254 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Post University is 38.1% White, 35.2% Black or African American, 13.9% Hispanic or Latino, 6.87% Two or More Races, 2.04% Asian, 0.921% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.451% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Masters Colleges and Universities is 47.4% White, 18.8% Hispanic or Latino, and 13.6% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 199 students (1.23%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2024, 1,228 more women than men received degrees from Post University. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Post University is white (1,314 degrees awarded). There were 2.03 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (647 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Post University is Nursing Administration (300 degrees awarded), followed by General Business Administration & Management (285 degrees) and General Psychology (93 degrees).

In 2024, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Post University, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Human Sciences (368 degrees awarded), Legal (155 degrees), and Protective Services (273 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Accountants & auditors

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Post University are Accountants & auditors (1,016,885 people), Other managers (790,272 people), Financial managers (530,941 people), Chief executives & legislators (406,822 people), and Human resources workers (270,100 people).

The most specialized majors at Post University in 2024 are Human Sciences (368 degrees awarded), Legal (155 degrees), Protective Services (273 degrees), Public Administration and Social Service (148 degrees), and Business (1,004 degrees) (as of 2024).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Post University are Surgeons, Physicians, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Geoscientists and hydrologists, except geographers, and Photographic process workers & processing machine operators

The most specialized majors at Post University are Human Sciences (368 degrees awarded), Legal (155 degrees), Protective Services (273 degrees), Public Administration and Social Service (148 degrees), and Business (1,004 degrees) (as of 2024).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Post University are Elementary & secondary schools (697,154 people), Computer Systems Design (575,276 people), Justice, public order, & safety activities (510,331 people), Banking & related activities (461,510 people), and Securities, commodities, funds, trusts & other financial investments (439,143 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Post University.

Paralegal

Most Common (2024)

80 degrees awarded

In 2024, the most common 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate concentration at Post University was Paralegal with 80 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate programs at Post University according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

914

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2024

2,142

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2024

In 2024, 914 degrees were awarded to men at Post University, which is 0.427 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (2,142).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Post University by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2024, 294 degrees were awarded to men at Post University in General Business Administration & Management, which is 2.01 times more than the 146 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2024, 385 degrees were awarded to men at Post University in Nursing Administration, which is 8.02 times more than the 48 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

23%

100% Completion Time

33%

150% Completion Time

In 2024, 23% of students graduating from Post University completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 33% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 34% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Masters Colleges and Universities Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

White Male

Highest Graduation Rate (36%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2024 at Post University is Male and White (36% graduation rate). Across all Masters Colleges and Universities, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (75.5%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2024)

White
1,314 degrees awarded
Black or African American
647 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
471 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Post University is white (1,314 degrees awarded). There were 2.03 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (647 degrees).

2.95% of degree recipients (90 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2024)

White Female
1,054 degrees awarded
White Female
1,001 degrees awarded
White Female
967 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Post University is white female (1,054 degrees awarded). There were 1.05 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (1,001 degrees).

Operations

In 2024, Post University had a total salary expenditure of 237M. Post University employs 64 No academic ranks. Most academics at Post University are Female No academic rank (38), and Male No academic rank (26).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Post University are: Management, with 138 employees, Business and Financial Operations, with 95 employees, and Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 89 employees.

Salary Expenditure

$85.5M

2024 Salaries

3.16%

growth from 2023

In 2024, Post University paid a median of $85.5M in salaries, which represents 36% of their overall expenditure ($237M) and a 3.16% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 1.87% decline between 2022 and 2023, and a 40% growth between 2021 and 2022.

Instructional Salaries

$5.41M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2024, Post University paid a total of $5.41M to 64 employees working as instructors, which represents 6.33% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $965k (3.13%) for similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

Occupations by Share

In 2024, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Post University were Management with 138 employees, Business and Financial Operations with 95 employees, and Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 89 employees.

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