Post University

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition

$15,834

3.29% growth from 2022

2023 Average Net Price

$18,619

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2019 Acceptance Rate

96.5%

2,893 Applicants

2023 Enrolled Students

21,699

39% Full-Time

2023 Graduation Rate

34.7%

77 Graduates

About

Post University is a higher education institution located in None. In 2023, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at Post University were Nursing Administration (407 degrees awarded), General Business Administration & Management (275 degrees), and Child Development (96 degrees).

In 2023, 2,975 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Post University. 70.2% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 29.8% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (1,350 degrees), 2.34 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (576 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Post University is $15,834, which is $−8,741 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,575).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Post University was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 5,668 total borrowers.

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Costs

In 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at Post University is $15,834, which is $8,741 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,575).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $18,619.

In 2023, 76% of undergraduate students attending Post University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 76% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$15,834

2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at Post University was $15,834. The cost of tuition at Post University is $−8,741 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,575).

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

Average Net Price

$18,619

2023 Value

1.7%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 Post University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $18,619. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of Post University grew by 1.7%.

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 2023. The cost of room and board did not change between 2022 and 2023.

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

76%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

76%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

76% of undergraduate students at Post University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a growth of 1.33% with respect to 2022, when 75% 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.

2020 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Post University was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 5668 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.

Admissions

Post University received 2,893 undergraduate applications in 2019, which represents a 55% annual growth. Out of those 2,893 applicants, 2,793 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 96.5% acceptance rate.

There were 21,699 students enrolled at Post University in 2023. 9% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

Post University has an overall enrollment yield of 41.6%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

96.5%

Acceptance Rate in 2019

2,793

Accepted Out of 2,893

In 2019, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Post University was 96.5% (2,793 admissions from 2,893 applications). This is higher than the acceptance rate of 2018, which was 53%. Between 2018 and 2019, the number of applicants declined by 55%, while admissions declined by 18%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of Post University (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

Submission Percentage (2016)

132

Scores Submitted (2016)

9% of enrolled first-time students at Post University in 2016 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

The following chart shows the average SAT scores for the 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile of applicants for each section of the test that they are evaluated on.

Enrollment

Post University had a total enrollment of 21,699 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at Post University is 8,458 students and the part-time enrollment is 13,241. This means that 39% of students enrolled at Post University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Post University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 43% White, 35.4% Black or African American, 9.5% Two or More Races, 6.85% Hispanic or Latino, 1.58% Asian, 1.22% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.442% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Post University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (34%), followed by Black or African American Female (24.4%) and White Male (10.7%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (36.7%), followed by Black or African American Female (15.5%) and White Male (9.31%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

39%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Post University in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 21,699 students. The full-time enrollment at Post University is 8,458 and the part-time enrollment is 13,241. This means that 39% of students enrolled at Post University are enrolled full-time compared with 68.2% 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

32%

2023 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 32%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Masters Colleges and Universities (74%), 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 (2023)

White
9,340 enrolled students
Black or African American
7,680 enrolled students
Two or More Races
2,062 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Post University is 43% White, 35.4% Black or African American, 9.5% Two or More Races, 6.85% Hispanic or Latino, 1.58% Asian, 1.22% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.442% 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 50.1% White, 17.7% Hispanic or Latino, and 13.4% 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, 419 students (1.93%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2023, 1,199 more women than men received degrees from Post University. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Post University is white (1,350 degrees awarded). There were 2.34 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (576 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Post University is Nursing Administration (407 degrees awarded), followed by General Business Administration & Management (275 degrees) and Child Development (96 degrees).

In 2023, 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 (328 degrees awarded), Legal (136 degrees), and Protective Services (254 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 (1,015,848 people), Other managers (766,938 people), Financial managers (518,434 people), Chief executives & legislators (397,772 people), and Human resources workers (261,419 people).

The most specialized majors at Post University in 2023 are Human Sciences (328 degrees awarded), Legal (136 degrees), Protective Services (254 degrees), Public Administration and Social Service (168 degrees), and Business (911 degrees) (as of 2023).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

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 Surgeons, Diagnostic medical sonographers, Podiatrists, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, and Media and communication workers, all other

The most specialized majors at Post University are Human Sciences (328 degrees awarded), Legal (136 degrees), Protective Services (254 degrees), Public Administration and Social Service (168 degrees), and Business (911 degrees) (as of 2023).

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 (5,586,329 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (3,275,256 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (2,452,532 people), Computer Systems Design (2,343,824 people), and Construction (1,303,670 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 (2023)

Nursing Administration
407 degrees awarded
General Business Administration & Management
275 degrees awarded
Child Development
96 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Post University was Nursing Administration with 407 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

888

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

2,087

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 888 degrees were awarded to men at Post University, which is 0.425 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (2,087).

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

Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 245 degrees were awarded to men at Post University in General Business Administration & Management, which is 1.51 times more than the 162 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 497 degrees were awarded to men at Post University in Nursing Administration, which is 9.2 times more than the 54 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

15%

100% Completion Time

22%

150% Completion Time

In 2023, 15% of students graduating from Post University completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 22% 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 (55.6%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at Post University is Male and Two or More Races (55.6% graduation rate). Across all Masters Colleges and Universities, Non-resident Alien Male students have the highest graduation rate (65.7%).

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, 32.5% of graduates (25 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
1,350 degrees awarded
Black or African American
576 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
425 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Post University is white (1,350 degrees awarded). There were 2.34 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (576 degrees).

4.47% of degree recipients (133 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

White Female
1,001 degrees awarded
Black or African American Female
443 degrees awarded
White Male
349 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Post University is white female (1,001 degrees awarded). There were 2.26 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american female (443 degrees).

Operations

Post University employs 64 No academic ranks. Most academics at Post University are Female No academic rank (35), and Male No academic rank (29).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Post University are: Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 459 employees, Business and Financial Operations, with 143 employees, and Management with 141 employees.

Salary Expenditure

$82.9M

2023 Salaries

1.87%

decline from 2022

In 2023, Post University paid a median of $82.9M in salaries, a 1.87% decline from the previous year. This is compared to a 40% growth between 2021 and 2022, and a 22.9% growth between 2020 and 2021.

The median for similar Masters Colleges and Universities is 36.1M (39.6% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$5.43M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2023, Post University paid a total of $5.43M to 64 employees working as instructors, which represents 6.55% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $1.12M (2.97%) for similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

Occupations by Share

No academic rank

Most Common Instructor

64 Employees

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

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

459 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at Post University was No academic rank with 64 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Post University were Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 459 employees, Business and Financial Operations with 143 employees, and Management with 141 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2023)

Female No academic rank
Male No academic rank

In 2023, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Post University was Female No academic rank with 35 employees, and Male No academic rank with 29 employees.

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

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