Post University

Student life at Post University is predominantly off-campus and virtual, reflecting its identity as a commuter and online institution. Only 1% of students live in college-owned, -operated, or -affiliated housing, while 99% live off campus. The university attempts to foster community through a range of 'cultural, educational, recreational, social, and athletic events and activities,' and promotes a 'vibrant, inclusive and engaged campus community.' However, the primary student experience appears to be shaped by the 'Virtual Campus Life' offerings designed to enrich the online student experience. The institution honors 'the diverse paths and cultures' of its on-campus and online communities, acknowledging the non-traditional, often adult learner demographic it serves. Campus life resources aim to foster a 'healthy and safe community while embracing diversity.'

Post University's outcomes reflect its open-access mission and the profile of its student body. The graduation rate is low; sources report a four-year rate of 22% and an overall rate of 34%. The university's own Student Right to Know page reports a 34% graduation rate with a 0% transfer-out rate, for a combined rate of 34%. Data on postgraduate earnings varies: one source reports median earnings six years after graduation as $31,401, while another states early career earnings average about $40,000. Other figures cite earnings one year after graduation at $47,677 and five years after at $57,301. The College Scorecard data indicates that 27% of students are 'not making progress' and 23% are in an 'unknown' progress category, highlighting the challenges of retention and completion for its student population.

Post University is a tuition-driven institution where the vast majority of students receive financial aid, though it does not have a no-loan or full-need meeting policy common at highly selective private colleges. The average need-based scholarship or grant awarded to first-year students is $7,850, and 86% of first-year students receive need-based aid. A large majority (97%) of full-time beginning undergraduates receive some form of financial aid. The net price—the cost after scholarships and grants—is a key figure for students. One source calculates the cost after aid at $18,619, with 88.56% of students receiving financial aid and an average aid package of $10,741. The university offers a Net Price Calculator and promotes institutional scholarships that have no repayment obligation. Financial aid advisors assist students in finding scholarships, federal aid, and grants, with admissions on a rolling basis and no strict financial aid deadline.

Post University stands out not for prestige or selectivity, but for its explicit, operational commitment to serving non-traditional and working adult students. Its defining characteristic is a delivery model built almost entirely around flexibility and access. With a 99% off-campus housing rate and a massive online program portfolio, it has fully embraced its role as a commuter and virtual university. This makes it a distinct entity within the landscape of New England higher education—less a classic collegiate campus and more a pragmatic, career-focused educational service. Its academic identity is sharply concentrated in a few high-demand fields like nursing and business administration, which together account for nearly half of all degrees awarded. For students seeking a straightforward, schedule-friendly path to a degree in these areas without the trappings of traditional campus life, Post offers a specific, no-frills solution.