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Post University

#1809 in US ranking Waterbury, CT
Type:
Private for-profit
Programs:
4 years or more

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Cost

Cost / year
$28,261
Tuition & fees
$32,525
Avg. aid
$5,717
Receiving aid
98%

Outcomes

Graduation rate
25%
Median salary
$52,694
1 yr after graduation

What does Post University offer in terms of athletics?

Post University's Eagles offer intercollegiate athletics, primarily within NCAA Division II and the Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference. The university also has sports whose competitive arrangements may differ from its principal conference affiliation, so a prospective athlete should verify the current league and division for the particular team.

Reported offerings include sports such as baseball, basketball, soccer, softball, volleyball, golf, and cross-country, alongside other activities including football, equestrian sports, and ice hockey. A sport's appearance in a broad institutional list does not establish that it is a current varsity team, a club, or an intramural option for every student. Team schedules and athletic-department rosters are the best checks for current participation opportunities; athletic recruitment and aid have their own rules.

What student groups and Associations are available at Post University?

Post students have reported opportunities to join academic, interest-based, faith-related, and performing-arts groups. Examples associated with the campus include the Accounting Club, Equine Club, Newman Club, a GSA, and choir.

Club rosters change as students graduate and new groups form, so those examples should not be taken as a promise that each group meets in a given term. Applicants who want a particular activity should check the current student-organizations directory or campus activities calendar. An online student should also ask which groups offer remote participation rather than assuming that a Waterbury meeting is accessible virtually.

Who studies at Post University?

Post University enrolls a large and geographically dispersed student body. Its reported total enrollment is 16,178, but that institution-wide number should not be read as the number of students present on the Waterbury campus on a typical day.

The 2024-25 figures show that 91% of students came from other U.S. states and 6% were Connecticut residents. They also record 3,112 transfer-in degree- or certificate-seeking undergraduates, compared with 1,327 first-time entrants. This helps explain why the experience of an entering Post student may differ from the traditional picture of a residential freshman class.

Adult learners are a substantial part of the enrollment: the reported age counts include more than 3,500 students ages 40-49. The student body also includes students from varied racial and ethnic backgrounds. These institution-wide characteristics describe who enrolls; they do not establish the demographic mix of a particular classroom, residence hall, or online program.

How does student life look like at Post University?

Student life at Post depends heavily on how a student attends. Waterbury-based students can take part in campus events, performing arts, recreation, and face-to-face support services. Online students are part of the same university but should check which activities and appointments they can access remotely.

The campus reports a health clinic and personal or psychological counseling, along with a veterans affairs office. A theater group and choral opportunities add options beyond coursework. For a new student, the useful questions are whether orientation covers their study format, when advising is available, and how to reach wellness or academic support outside class hours.

Reported figures indicate that some campus undergraduates live in university housing while others commute. Those two groups may have different opportunities to join evening events, making schedules and transportation practical considerations for participation.

What libraries are available to students at Post University?

Post's named campus library is the Traurig Library and Resource Center. Students can use library study space and academic resources, while those studying remotely should check how to access electronic materials and research assistance through their university accounts.

Study rooms can be reserved, according to reported library information. The library is not reported to have study areas open 24 hours a day, so students who work late should check current building hours before relying on in-person access. For a substantial research assignment, ask library staff about database access, source-finding help, and how to obtain material that is not immediately available in the collection.

Post University Student Life for 2027

Total enrollment

16178

Full Time Degree Seeking Freshmen

522

Member of Athletic Associations

NCAA

Total staff

64 full time, 1049 part time

Veterans affair office

Yes

Post University Student Body

Undergraduate vs. graduate students

Undergraduate: 14,116
Graduate: 2,062

Full-time vs. part-time students

Full-time: 6,948
Part-time: 9,230

Full-time degree-seeking students by gender

Women: 322
Men: 200

Students by race/ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino: 1,743
Black or African American: 5,190
White: 5,224
American Indian or Alaska Native: 135
Asian: 145
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 56
Two or more races: 878
Unknown: 129

Freshly enrolled students' age

Under 25 years
Over 25 years

Post University Sports & Athletics

  • Member of NCAA

Varsity teams compete against other colleges, intramural teams within the school. Each column says whether men, women or both take part, and whether the sport offers athletic scholarships (Aid).

Sport

Varsity Intramural Aid

Baseball

MenMenMen

Basketball

BothBothBoth

Bowling

–WomenWomen

Cheerleading

–Women–

Cross-country running

BothBothBoth

Equestrian sports

Both––

Football

MenMen–

Golf

BothBothBoth

Ice hockey

BothBoth–

Lacrosse

BothBothBoth

Rugby

WomenWomen–

Soccer

BothBothBoth

Softball

WomenWomenWomen

Tennis

BothBothBoth

Track and field

BothBothBoth

Volleyball

WomenWomenWomen

Data last updated on November 2, 2026

Data sources: IPEDS 2024-25, Peterson 2026, College Scorecard 10/2026, Clery 2024 (2023-24), OpenAlex 2026

Figures on this profile come from federal and third-party datasets in the editions listed above and are refreshed periodically, so they may differ from what the institution currently reports. Confirm costs, deadlines and requirements with the school before making decisions.