PrivateUrbanPost University
Waterbury, Connecticut 06723
Data last updated: August 29, 2026
Known for business
Post University is a private institution in Waterbury with particular strength in business and health sciences.
A large campus of 19K undergraduates with a 16:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.
35% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $38,696 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $19,196.
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History & Fun Facts
- •History Post University was founded in 1890 as Post College.
- •Post acquired the school and renamed the school Waterbury Business College, where he became the college's first principal.
- •The school again changed its name in 1931 to Post College, where it would keep its namesake until 1990.
- •In 1965, the school moved to its current location on Country Club Road in Waterbury, Connecticut.
- •In 1970, the school opened its first off-campus site in Meriden, Connecticut.
Source: Wikipedia
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Admissions
Application Platforms
Regular Decision
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Decision by rolling
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International Students
English Proficiency Requirements
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Net Price by Family Income
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.
Financial Aid
Debt & Aid Detail
Net Price Trend
Tuition Trend
Graduate w/ Zero Debt
24.0%
Avg Tuition Increase
-0.3%/yr
Median Debt at Grad
$8,750
Academics
Programs (57)
Outcomes
Median Earnings After Graduation
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.
Student Life
Student Satisfaction
Retention Rate
32%
Campus Life
Competitive athletics program with modern facilities
Housing & Residential Life
Housing Styles
Dining
Student Body
Race & Ethnicity
Campus Safety
Total Incidents (2024)
143
Peer Average
92
3-Year Trend
Emergency System
24/7 campus police department, blue-light phone network, emergency mass notification system
Incident Breakdown (2024)
Burglary
Aggravated Assault
Robbery
Motor Vehicle Theft
Sex Offenses
Arson
Drug Arrests
Liquor Arrests
Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).
Location & Lifestyle
Cost of Living
Estimated from CT state average + city premium
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Nearby Attractions
Mattatuck Museum
Art and history museum in downtown Waterbury
Palace Theater
Historic performing arts venue in Waterbury
Quassy Amusement Park
Family amusement park on Lake Quassapaug
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