by our College Data Analytics TeamHome to about 12,848 undergraduates in 2020, Post University is a large, for-profit university located in Waterbury, Connecticut. A safe, suburban environment can offer many of the amenities of city living without the constant hum. Should you tire of the campus however, Post University offers a “study abroad” program. Please note, some classes/degrees offered by Post University can be taken “online” so keep that in mind when reviewing this report. For more context, you might also check out our Post University Guide to Distance and Online Learning.
For more information on policies and accommodations that the university provides to ensure all students get the opportunity to participate, you can visit Post University Disability Services.
While not a "service academy", Post University does offer support for veterans and those seeking a career in the armed forces. For more information on policies related to veterans, you can visit Post University Veteran Services . For more information, check out our Post University for Veterans Guide.
Post University offers on-campus housing, but freshmen are not required to take advantage of it.
* Data compiled from students who received financial aid, including loans.
Post University has a comparatively large, student body. There were 12,848 undergraduates in 2020. Full-time attendance was 3,609 (28.1%). Part-time attendance was 9,239 (71.9%).
| Full-time | Part-time | Total |
|---|---|---|
| 3,609 | 9,239 | 12,848 |
Compared to other colleges and universities across the nation, Post University receives top marks for overall diversity. We rank Post University #254 out of 3,451.
The chart below shows each element that we looked at to determine this ranking, and how that metric compares to the national average. 100 would indicate excellent diversity in each category, and 1 would mean poor diversity.
You can learn more about the diversity of the student body at Post University by looking closer at the ethnic, gender, age, and geographic diversity metrics from the Post University Diversity Guide.
Post University has a total of 238 student athletes, 135 men and 103 women who compete in inter-collegiate athletics.
| Total Revenue (all teams) | $2,919,786 |
| Total Expenses (all teams) | $2,919,786 |
| Net | $0 |
For more information about athletics including per-team sizes, coaching and scholarships check out our Guide to Post University Athletics