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Post University is found in Waterbury, Connecticut. Waterbury is a medium-sized suburb. The school is a private, for-profit institution. Students can earn degrees up to and including the Post-Baccalaureate certificate at Post University.
The school has a greater breadth of degree programs (majors) than most colleges of its size. Post University is known for its programs in animal science and care and business and management.
Admission to the school is not automatic; not everyone who applies gets in. Many applicants are from out of state, an indication of the quality or special character of the school.
The full-time faculty at the school is well-paid, which often goes with faculty quality.
Students numbered 1,101 in 2005 at Post University. A large number of students at the school are 40 years old or older.
Post University offers dorm rooms to a higher percentage of its students than do most colleges. The school offers students meal plans. Post University values student athletics, and belongs to the Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference.
More complete details are provided below.
Post University
800 Country Club Rd
Waterbury, CT 06723
General Phone: (203) 596-4500
Admissions Phone: (203) 596-4520
Financial Aid Phone: (203) 596-4526
http://www.post.edu
Post University awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Business And Management | 128 | business management, purchasing and contract management, MIS, accounting, finance, international business, accounting technology, human resources, ... |
| Liberal Arts | 47 | general studies, English, history, sociology |
| Science | 10 | biology |
| Law | 9 | legal assistant, legal support |
| Therapy And Counseling | 9 | psychology |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 9 | criminal justice and safety |
| Animal Science And Care | 9 | equestrian studies |
| Family And Social Work | 8 | social work, child care management, child care provider, human development and family studies |
| Conservation And Resource Management | 3 | environmental studies |
Number of programs and degrees for Post University in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 193 | 18 |
| Associate's degree | 39 | 9 |
| Postbaccalaureate certificate | 0 | 1 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 0 | 10 |
In 2005, Post University had a total enrollment of 1,101 students (836 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 43% |
| Women | 57% |
| Full-Time | 99% |
| Part-Time | 1% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 61% |
| Black | 17% |
| Hispanic | 11% |
| Asian | 2% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Other Races | 3% |
| (Foreign Students) | 6% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 2% |
| 18-19 | 25% |
| 20-21 | 17% |
| 22-24 | 13% |
| 25-29 | 8% |
| 30-34 | 8% |
| 35-39 | 7% |
| 40-49 | 15% |
| 50-64 | 4% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Connecticut | 68% |
| New York | 16% |
| Massachusetts | 3% |
| New Jersey | 3% |
| Maryland | 3% |
| Florida | 2% |
| Pennsylvania | 1% |
| New Hampshire | 1% |
| Washington | 1% |
| Maine | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 60 % |
| Part-Time | 50 % |
Post University offers campus housing for 427 of its 836 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Waterbury, Connecticut for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Connecticut Colleges).
The school offers students a meal plan with 19 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 1,254 | 782 | 62% | 184 | 24% |
| Men | 523 | 309 | 59% | 80 | 26% |
| Women | 726 | 471 | 65% | 104 | 22% |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | recommended |
| Class Rank | recommended |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | recommended |
| Recommendations | required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | recommended |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Admissions Phone Number: (203) 596-4520
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 19,500 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 19,500 |
| Room and board | $ 8,300 |
| Room charge | $ 4,482 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 3,818 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,000 |
| Other expenses | $ 3,682 |
Financial Aid:
Post University participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 140100)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (203) 596-4526
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 9 | $63,382 | 6 | $62,187 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 3 | $54,469 | 0 | * |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 5 | $44,192 | 7 | $44,120 |
| Instructor | academic year | 1 | * | 2 | * |
| No academic rank | academic year | 0 | * | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | academic year | 18 | $54,279 | 16 | $50,316 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences (2005):
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Basketball | Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference |
| Baseball | Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference |
| Track | Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2004):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 31 | 41 | 72 |
| Basketball | 11 | 11 | 22 |
| Baseball | 7 | 0 | 7 |
| All Other Sports | 13 | 30 | 43 |
ANIMAL SCIENCE AND CARE
Equestrian/Equine Studies
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
Business Administration and Management, General
Finance, General
General Merchandising/Sales/Related Marketing Operations, Other
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General
International Business/Trade/Commerce
Management Information Systems, General
Purchasing, Procurement/Acquisitions and Contracts Management
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Environmental Studies
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Child Care Provider/Assistant
Child Care and Support Services Management
Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services, Other
Social Work
LAW
Legal Assistant/Paralegal
Legal Support Services, Other
LIBERAL ARTS
English Language and Literature, General
General Studies
History, General
Sociology
SCIENCE
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Post University Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in business and management (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% |  |
| Number of degree programs (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 7% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
| % students 40 years or older (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
| % of students from other states (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
| % of degrees in animal science and care (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Offers weekend classes Career counseling Career placement services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad Offers campus housing Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Offers a board (meal) plan Offers athletic scholarships NCAA athletic conference member
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