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- School Code: 140100
- Phone: (860) 529-2519
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- Phone: (203) 596-4520
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ACCEPTANCE RATE
96.54%FINANCIAL AID RATE
100%STUDENT TEACHER RATIO
20:1DEGREE OFFERED ONLINE
84FINANCIAL AID AWARD AVG.
$6,014Average Grants + Scholarship Aid Awarded to Undergraduate Students
Percent of Full-Time Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid
Percent of Students Paying In-State Tuition vs Out-of-State Tuition
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Sociology Program
The sociology program at Post University prepares students for careers in defense, social service, schools, software, publishing, and social work in local health agencies, government, and private corporations. The program focuses on the study of human social institutions and social relationships. Program courses include: social theory, sociological research methods, social organization and structure, social stratification and hierarchies, dynamics of social change, family structures, social deviance and control, social institutions, and social problems. Get more details below including other Connecticut colleges that offer sociology program.
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.

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.
Students Enrolled in the Sociology Program
Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Post University offers a bachelor's degree program in sociology.
Students by Gender (2019)
Graduates | |
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Male | 2 |
Female | 0 |
Students by Race (2019)
Graduates | |
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Black | 1 |
Unknown | 1 |
Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.
Career Options for Graduates
Upon completion of the Sociology program at Porter and Chester Institute, most students have pursued careers in the following fields:Regulatory Affairs Managers
Description
Plan, direct, or coordinate production activities of an organization to ensure compliance with regulations and standard operating procedures.
Sociologists
Description
Study human society and social behavior by examining the groups and social institutions that people form, as well as various social, religious, political, and business organizations. May study the behavior and interaction of groups, trace their origin and growth, and analyze the influence of group activities on individual members.
Career Outlook & Projections (
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According to the BLS, sociologists employment is expected to shrink at a rate of -0.7% from 2014 to 2024
Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).
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
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