Contact Information
General Contact
- FAFSA School Code: 001401
- Phone: (860) 529-2519
- School Homepage
Admissions Office
- Phone: (203) 596-4520
Financial Aid Office
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$6,014Average Grants + Scholarship Aid Awarded to Undergraduate Students
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Post University
Also known as Porter and Chester Institute
670 Lordship Blvd, Stratford, CT
Post University provides a variety of degree programs for students to guide them in their growth and development. The school is located in Waterbury, Connecticut and operated as a private institution. Post University has an annual student enrollment of around three thousand.
Areas of study offered at Post University include:
- Business And Marketing Studies
- Public Administration And Social Services
- Legal Professions And Studies
- Security And Protective Services
- Education
- Agriculture Operations
To be considered for admissions, applicants may be asked to fill out an application, write a personal statement, and submit test scores or other school records, which are then reviewed by the admissions staff. The majority of students accepted to Post University have an SAT score between 1090 to 1410, or an ACT composite score in a range of 16 to 21. This school accepts about 87 percent of students applying. Of those applicants accepted, nearly 47 percent of students registered for enrollment.
Undergraduate tuition is approximately $28,000 for the year, though it may change based on different types of circumstances. Students should visit the school's tuition calculator to find what your personalized cost of attendance would be. Housing may be available for those who wish to live on-campus at an estimated cost of $5,900 each year. Students attending Post University may be eligible for aid which is usually grants and loans.
The mascot for Post University is the "Eagles", and they participate in intercollegiate athletics through oversight by the NCAA. Available athletic programs offered may include:
- Baseball (NCAA Division II)
- Basketball (NCAA Division II)
- Golf (NCAA Division II)
Students should visit the website to obtain a complete list of areas of study, programs, admissions information, and more.
Post University is accredited by the New England Association of Schools and College, Inc., through its Commission on Institutions of Higher Education. The Malcolm Baldrige School of Business at Post University also is nationally accredited by the Accreditation Council of Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP).
For more information about our graduation rates, the median debt of students who completed the program, and other important information, please visit our website at, http://www.
Admission Requirements & Details
The admission details below may give an overview of the candidates Porter and Chester Institute accepts. The details may include application requirements and recommendations, as well as any AP or college credits that may be transferred.
College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credits
- Life Experience Credits
- AP Course Credits
Student Enrollment
Total enrollment at Post University is around 9,800 students, with undergraduate students making up about 92% of the total student population and graduate students making up the rest.
Academics & Student Services
Student Services
To help students and alumni, Post University may offer services like:- Online course work available
- Weekend and night classes available
- Remedial courses
- Counseling assistance
- Work study style employment
- Assisting students to find work
Intercollegiate Athletics
Post University is a Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), with many of the sports being in the NCAA Division II without football classification. The most popular sports played are listed below:
- Baseball (Central Atlantic Collegiate Conf)
- Basketball (Central Atlantic Collegiate Conf)
- Track and Field (Central Atlantic Collegiate Conf)
- Golf
- Ice Hockey
- Lacrosse
- Soccer
- Softball
- Tennis
- Volleyball
Programs Offered
The program list below is organized by areas of study. The programs that have a link will direct you to the program's profile page where you can learn more about education requirements and career pathways.
Get more information about the programs offered by Post University by clicking the request information to the right.
(C) Certificate or Award | (A) Associate's | (B) Bachelor's | (M) Master's Degree | (D) Doctorate (PhD,...)
Agriculture Operations
- Equine Studies (B)
Biological and Biomedical Sciences
- Biology (B)
Business and Marketing Studies
- Business Administration (A, B)
- Information Systems (B, C)
- Accounting (A, B, C, M)
- Human Resources (B, C)
- Finance (B, C)
- Advertising and Marketing (A, B, C)
- International Business (B)
- Organizational Leadership
Education
- Education (C, M)
Family and Consumer Sciences
- Child Development (B)
- Child Care (A)
Health and Clinical Professions
Legal Professions and Studies
- Paralegal (C)
- Legal Studies (A, B)
Natural Resources and Conservation
Psychology
- Psychology (B)
- Counseling Psychology (C)
Public Administration and Social Services
- Human Services (B, C, M)
- Public Administration (M)
Recreation and Fitness Studies
Security and Protective Services
- Criminal Justice (A, B)
- Disaster Management (B)
Social Sciences
- Sociology (B)
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Contact Information
General Contact
- FAFSA School Code: 001401
- Phone: (860) 529-2519
- School Homepage
Admissions Office
- Phone: (203) 596-4520