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Post University
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Annual Tuition
$17,100
Average Sticker Price
Admission Rate
Open
Open Admission
Graduation Rate
33.8%
Completion Success
Median Earnings
$38,696
10y Career Outlook
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About Institution
Post University is a distinguished Private for-profit, 4-Year institution located in Waterbury, CT. With a competitive tuition profile of $17,100, it remains an attractive choice for ambitious students. A strong graduation rate of 33.8% underscores its academic rigor and effective student support systems.
Investment Return
Estimated College ROI Analysis
Total 4-Year Cost
$68,400
Based on sticker tuition
Estimated Payback
7.9 yrs
Time to recoup investment
Annual Earnings Boost
+$8,696
vs. $30k HS diploma baseline
10-Year Net Gain
+$18,560
Cumulative earnings advantage minus total college cost
20-Year Net Gain
+$105,520
Long-term projected return on your education investment
Graduation Rate: 34%
Students who don't graduate may still carry debt without the full earnings benefit. Consider program-specific outcomes in the Career Paths section below.
ROI estimates use the BLS national median of $30,000/yr for high school diploma holders as a baseline. Actual results vary based on major, career path, location, and individual circumstances. Median graduate debt at Post University is $30,157.
Student Community
Gender Balance
Ethnic Diversity
Security Audit
Incidents
4
Burglary
2
Theft
0
Assault
0
Robbery
1
Rape
1
Arson
0
Murder
0
Financial Outlook
Total Sticker Price
$17,100
Estimated cost before aid.
Net Price By Income
Debt & Financial Aid
Repayment measured in 2016–17; this federal measure was discontinued.
Grant Aid (IPEDS 2021)
* Most students receive significant grants and scholarships, reducing the actual cost. Grant data from IPEDS Student Financial Aid survey.
Quick Overview
Faculty Ratio
N/A
Retention
32.4%
Success
33.8%
In-State Cost
$17,100
Age 25+ Students
83.0%
Carnegie Class
Master's: Larger
Working at 6yr
4,186 students
Security Benchmark
Campus vs. City Comparison (Per 100k)
Violent Offenses
PER 100KProperty Crimes
PER 100KStats sourced from institutional reports and municipal data. These rates provide a standardized baseline for comparing safety across different environments.