Post University

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2021 Undergraduate Tuition

$15,258

2021 Average Net Price

$22,328

After Financial Aid

2019 Student Loan

5.3%

Default Rate

2021 Enrolled Students

14,055

41.9% Full-Time

2021 Graduation Rate

22.1%

68 Graduates

About

Post University is a higher education institution located in New Haven County, CT. In 2021, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at Post University were General Business Administration & Management (397 degrees awarded), Criminal Justice - Safety Studies (96 degrees), and General Human Services (85 degrees).

In 2021, 2,210 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Post University. 58.3% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 41.7% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (790 degrees), 1.57 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, two or more races (503 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Post University is $15,258, which is $−7,926 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,184).

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Costs

In 2021, the median undergraduate tuition at Post University is $15,258, which is $−7,926 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,184).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $22,328.

In 2021, 74% of undergraduate students attending Post University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 74% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$15,258

2021 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2021, the cost of tuition at Post University was $15,258. The cost of tuition at Post University is $−7,926 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,184).

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

Average Net Price

$22,328

2021 Value

52.3%

1 Year Growth

In 2021 Post University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $22,328. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of Post University grew by 52.3%.

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

$9,800

Room and Board

$1,200

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Post University was of $9,800 in 2021. The cost of room and board did not change between 2020 and 2021.

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

74%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

74%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

74% of undergraduate students at Post University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a decline of 2.63% with respect to 2020, 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.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

5.3%

2019 Default Rate

272

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at Post University was 5.3%, which represents 272 out of the 5135 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Enrollment

Post University had a total enrollment of 14,055 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at Post University is 5,892 students and the part-time enrollment is 8,163. This means that 41.9% of students enrolled at Post University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Post University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 38.9% White, 29.2% Black or African American, 16.3% Two or More Races, 8.63% Hispanic or Latino, 0.982% American Indian or Alaska Native, 0.961% Asian, and 0.356% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Post University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (31.6%), followed by Black or African American Female (19.9%) and White Male (10.4%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (22.7%), followed by Two or More Races Female (16.9%) and Black or African American Female (15.5%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

41.9%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Post University in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 14,055 students. The full-time enrollment at Post University is 5,892 and the part-time enrollment is 8,163. This means that 41.9% of students enrolled at Post University are enrolled full-time compared with 68.3% 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

45%

2021 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 45%. 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 (2021)

White
5,465 enrolled students
Black or African American
4,107 enrolled students
Two or More Races
2,288 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Post University is 38.9% White, 29.2% Black or African American, 16.3% Two or More Races, 8.63% Hispanic or Latino, 0.982% American Indian or Alaska Native, 0.961% Asian, and 0.356% 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 52% White, 16.9% Hispanic or Latino, and 12.8% 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, 646 students (4.6%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2021, 366 more women than men received degrees from Post University. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Post University is white (790 degrees awarded). There were 1.57 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, two or more races (503 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Post University is General Business Administration & Management (397 degrees awarded), followed by Criminal Justice - Safety Studies (96 degrees) and General Human Services (85 degrees).

In 2021, 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 (242 degrees awarded), Legal (153 degrees), and Protective Services (227 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 (1,030,796 people), Other managers (694,169 people), Financial managers (467,613 people), Chief executives & legislators (358,509 people), and Firstline supervisors of retail sales workers (269,427 people).

The most specialized majors at Post University in 2021 are Human Sciences (242 degrees awarded), Legal (153 degrees), Protective Services (227 degrees), Public Administration and Social Service (155 degrees), and Business (1,092 degrees) (as of 2021).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Physicians

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 Physicians, Surgeons, Aircraft pilots & flight engineers, Securities, commodities, & financial services sales agents, and Magnetic resonance imaging technologists

The most specialized majors at Post University are Human Sciences (242 degrees awarded), Legal (153 degrees), Protective Services (227 degrees), Public Administration and Social Service (155 degrees), and Business (1,092 degrees) (as of 2021).

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 (623,811 people), Justice, public order, & safety activities (487,833 people), Banking & related activities (482,115 people), Computer Systems Design (464,539 people), and Insurance carriers (412,840 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.

Most Common (2021)

General Business Administration & Management
397 degrees awarded
Criminal Justice - Safety Studies
96 degrees awarded
General Human Services
85 degrees awarded

In 2021, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Post University was General Business Administration & Management with 397 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at Post University according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

922

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

1,288

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 922 degrees were awarded to men at Post University, which is 0.716 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (1,288).

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

Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 370 degrees were awarded to men at Post University in General Business Administration & Management, which is 2.27 times more than the 163 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 165 degrees were awarded to women at Post University in Child Care & Support Services Management. There were no male recipients with the same degree.

Time to Complete

14%

100% Completion Time

21%

150% Completion Time

In 2021, 14% of students graduating from Post University completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 21% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 22% 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.

Two or More Races Male

Highest Graduation Rate (50%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2021 at Post University is Male and Two or More Races (50% graduation rate). Across all Masters Colleges and Universities, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (72.9%).

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.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 30.9% of graduates (21 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
790 degrees awarded
Two or More Races
503 degrees awarded
Black or African American
390 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Post University is white (790 degrees awarded). There were 1.57 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, two or more races (503 degrees).

13.8% of degree recipients (304 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

White Female
485 degrees awarded
White Male
305 degrees awarded
Black or African American Female
267 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Post University is white female (485 degrees awarded). There were 1.59 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (305 degrees).

Operations

Post University employs 63 No academic ranks. Most academics at Post University are Female No academic rank (35), and Male No academic rank (28).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Post University are: Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 428 employees, Management, with 96 employees, and Business and Financial Operations with 85 employees.

Salary Expenditure

$60.3M

2021 Salaries

22.9%

growth from 2020

In 2021, Post University paid a median of $60.3M in salaries, a 22.9% growth from the previous year.

The median for similar Masters Colleges and Universities is 35.1M (41.3% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$4.88M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2021, Post University paid a total of $4.88M to 63 employees working as instructors, which represents 8.1% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $11M (31.3%) for similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

Occupations by Share

No academic rank

Most Common Instructor

63 Employees

Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

428 Employees

In 2021, the most common positions for instructional staff at Post University was No academic rank with 63 employees.

In 2021, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Post University were Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 428 employees, Management with 96 employees, and Business and Financial Operations with 85 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2021)

Female No academic rank
Male No academic rank

In 2021, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Post University was Female No academic rank with 35 employees, and Male No academic rank with 28 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Post University.