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Wagner College, established in 1883, is a private co-educational college of liberal arts, and is located in New York City. The campus of the college is spread across an area of 110 acres. Wagner College offers various undergraduate degrees in science and arts. Educational programs are also offered in liberal arts, interculturalism, and interdisciplinary studies. In addition, it offers a number of pre-professional courses of study in law, engineering, and health science.
Wagner College's athletics department fields a number of sports teams that compete in the National Collegiate Athletic Association Division I-AA. The teams are nicknamed the Seahawks, and they participate in sports including baseball, basketball, cross country, golf, and tennis. The college boasts of a virtually endless list of notable alumni, which includes Amy Polumbo, former Miss New Jersey; Fred Espenak, NASA astronomer; Michelle Cliff, author; and Samantha Hammel, singer, actress and record producer.
Wagner College can be found in Staten Island, NY (a large city). One of the defining characteristics of the school is its status as a Lutheran Church in America school. Wagner College is a private, not-for-profit institution. The Master's degree is the highest degree at the school.
The most common majors at Wagner College are in art studies and drama and performing arts.
The school does not have an open admissions system. Not everyone who applies is accepted. Only 25% of students scored 530 or lower in 2007-2008 on the verbal SAT test. Math SAT scores at Wagner College centered around 530 to 650, but ranged both higher and lower.
A tenure system is one way the school works to keep a high-quality staff. Instructors at Wagner College are well-paid.
In 2007-2008, 2,294 students were enrolled in the school.
Wagner College has a residential or campus feel. Student dorms or apartments are common at the school. Wagner College offers students meal plans. The school student athletes compete in Northeast Conference competitions. Wagner College offers athletic financial aid to more of its students than do most colleges.
More complete details are provided below.
Wagner College
One Campus Rd
Staten Island, NY 10301-4495
General Phone: (718) 390-3100
http://www.wagner.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Business and Management | 138 | business management, finance, accounting, marketing, international business |
| Liberal Arts | 86 | sociology, English, history, economics, political science, Spanish language, international relations, anthropology, ... |
| Education and Teaching | 55 | elementary school teaching, secondary teaching, early childhood education, reading teaching, middle school teaching, special ed |
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 53 | registered nursing, nurse practitioner, various nursing |
| Science | 51 | microbiology, chemistry, biology, biopsychology, physics, natural sciences |
| Art Studies | 48 | arts management, art studies |
| Medical Support and Technology | 46 | physician assistant |
| Therapy and Counseling | 29 | psychology |
| Drama and Performing Arts | 28 | drama, acting |
| Mathematics | 7 | mathematics |
| Music | 4 | music |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 2 | computer science |
| Religion and Philosophy | 2 | philosophy |
| Medical Administration | 0 | health and medical administrative |
Number of programs and degrees for Wagner College in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 384 | 30 |
| Master's degree | 165 | 16 |
In 2007-2008, Wagner College had a total enrollment of 2,294 students (2,235 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 40% |
| Women | 60% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 84% |
| Graduate | 16% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 76% |
| Black | 5% |
| Hispanic | 5% |
| Asian | 3% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 10% |
| (Foreign Students) | 1% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| 18-19 | 34% |
| 20-21 | 37% |
| 22-24 | 17% |
| 25-29 | 5% |
| 30-34 | 2% |
| 35-39 | 1% |
| 40-49 | 2% |
| 50-64 | 1% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| New York | 42% |
| New Jersey | 21% |
| Connecticut | 6% |
| Massachusetts | 6% |
| Pennsylvania | 4% |
| California | 3% |
| New Hampshire | 2% |
| Colorado | 2% |
| Maryland | 1% |
| Vermont | 1% |
| Florida | 1% |
| Virginia | 1% |
| (International Students) | 1% |
| Rhode Island | 1% |
| Ohio | 1% |
| Illinois | 1% |
| Texas | 1% |
| Maine | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 81 % |
Wagner College offers campus housing for 1,441 of its 2,235 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of New York, New York for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other New York 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 | 3,012 | 1,831 | 61% | 481 | 26% |
| Men | 1,171 | 661 | 56% | 191 | 29% |
| Women | 1,841 | 1,170 | 64% | 290 | 25% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 530 | 640 |
| SAT Math | 530 | 650 |
| SAT Writing | 520 | 650 |
| ACT Verbal | 23 | 29 |
| ACT Math | 24 | 28 |
| ACT Composite | 23 | 28 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | recommended |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | required |
| Recommendations | required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 87% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 13% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 31,050 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 31,050 |
| Room and board | $ 9,250 |
| Books and supplies | $ 725 |
| Other expenses | $ 1,985 |
Financial Aid:
Wagner College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 289900)
Wagner College has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 38 | 26 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 14 | 21 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 4 | 5 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 22 | $84,667 | 6 | $81,778 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 20 | $60,809 | 19 | $65,197 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 13 | $55,207 | 23 | $53,672 |
| Instructor | academic year | 1 | * | 4 | $63,840 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 56 | $68,607 | 52 | $61,909 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Football | Northeast Conference |
| Basketball | Northeast Conference |
| Baseball | Northeast Conference |
| Track | Northeast Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 115 | 141 | 256 |
| Track | 17 | 21 | 38 |
| Football | 28 | 0 | 28 |
| Basketball | 13 | 13 | 26 |
| Baseball | 19 | 0 | 19 |
| All Other Sports | 38 | 107 | 145 |
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
Arts Management
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Finance, General
International Business/Trade/Commerce
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Science
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Acting
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
Elementary Education and Teaching
Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching
Reading Teacher Education
Secondary Education and Teaching
Special Education and Teaching, General
LIBERAL ARTS
Anthropology
Economics, General
English Language and Literature, General
French Language and Literature
History, General
International Relations and Affairs
Political Science and Government, General
Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
Health and Medical Administrative Services, Other
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Physician Assistant
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Family Practice Nurse/Nurse Practitioner
Nursing, Other
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Philosophy
SCIENCE
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Biopsychology
Chemistry, General
Microbiology, General
Natural Sciences
Physics, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Wagner College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in art studies (vs. all colleges) | Top 3% |  |
| % of degrees in drama and performing arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 5% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% | |
| % students on athletic fin. aid (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
| Student SAT scores (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| % of degrees in business and management (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 17% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 20% | |
Notable:
Lutheran Church in America affiliation Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling Career services Option to study abroad Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Offers a board (meal) plan Tenure system for quality teaching Offers athletic scholarships NCAA athletic conference member
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