Safety Score
0.51 /1K students
incidents per 1,000 enrolled
Waterbury, CT · Clery Act 2023 · Private For-Profit
Post University
According to the U.S. Department of Education's Clery Act filings, this profile covers campus safety, crime statistics, fire-safety data, and peer comparison for this 21,699-student campus.
- 0.51
- Incidents / 1k students
- #1,323
- Rank of 3,050
- #13
- CT rank
- 21,699
- Enrolled students
Data updated June 2026
The verdict
Post University reports 0.51 on-campus Clery incidents per 1,000 enrolled students, ranking #1,323 of 3,050 ranked U.S. campuses - safer than 62% of ranked campuses its size.
- 0.51
- incidents / 1,000 students
- #1,323
- of 3,050 ranked nationally
- 62%
- safer than ranked campuses its size
- 3
- on-campus incidents, 2023
Safety score = reported on-campus Clery incidents per 1,000 enrolled students (lower is safer).
Reporting-period change
What changed in 2023
Post University decreased from 4 to 3 reported on-campus incidents between the 2022 and 2023 reporting years in the U.S. Department of Education OPE Campus Safety Survey.
This is a change in reported incidents, not a measure of individual safety. Enrollment, reporting practice, and category coverage can affect the count.
See national reporting-year changesPost University is a Private For-Profit institution located in Waterbury, CT, enrolling approximately 21,699 students. Clery Act data spanning 2021–2023 records 15 total on-campus incidents across all reported crime categories. Within CT, it ranks #13 by safety score. Verify with the U.S. Department of Education Clery Act database →
With 21,699 enrolled students, this campus sits in the large research university bracket, which shapes how raw incident counts should be interpreted.
The most frequently reported category at Post University is "Rape" with 7 cumulative incidents across the reporting window. Compared to 5 peer institutions of similar enrollment size in CT averaging 3.08 incidents per 1,000 students, Post University reports 84% fewer incidents per student.
Fire safety data covers 1 reporting year for on-campus residential facilities, logging 0 total fires. Arrests and disciplinary actions span 9 category-year records, covering liquor law violations, drug law violations, and weapons possession on-campus. No Department of Education Clery Act enforcement actions are recorded against this institution.
National Rank
#1323
Above-average safety
State Rank (CT)
#13
within state peers
Incidents (2023)
3
across 11 crime categories
Where Post University sits among ranked U.S. campuses
On-campus Clery incidents per 1,000 students, every ranked campus with 2,000+ students
1 Safer than most safer than 62% of 1,807 ranked campuses
Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more ranked campuses. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
Source U.S. Department of Education, Campus Safety & Security Survey (Clery Act) · 2023
Safety percentile vs. peers
Post University percentile rank 56.6%
National median
Higher percentile = safer than more peers. Rank #1323 out of 3,050 ranked institutions (enrollment >= 500) in the OPE Campus Safety Survey.
Reporting density vs peer median
Post University reports 84% fewer incidents per student than the median of 5 peer institutions.
Academic & Financial Profile
Tuition & Costs
- In-State Tuition
- $16,327
- Out-of-State Tuition
- $16,327
- Avg Net Price
- $21,634
- Median Debt
- $30,157
- Pell Grant Recipients
- 78%
Outcomes
- 4-Year Graduation Rate
- 29%
- Retention Rate
- 33%
- Median Earnings (6yr)
- $31,401
- Median Earnings (10yr)
- $38,696
- Loan Repayment (3yr)
- 55%
Source: IPEDS & College Scorecard. Methodology.
Enrollment scale
How campus size shapes the safety figures
With 21,699 enrolled students, Post University is in the largest 4% of the 5,673 institutions in this dataset with a reported enrollment. The safety score above already normalizes reported on-campus incidents per 1,000 students, so compare it with similarly sized campuses instead of treating a higher raw count as evidence that a campus is less safe. Use the annual crime table to see what was reported, then use the peer comparison to judge the rate against schools of a similar scale. A lower reported rate is not a guarantee of individual safety or a measure of reporting quality.
Crime Statistics by Year
11 categories 3 reporting years on-campus onlyPost University: on-campus incidents by year
Declining 62% (8 → 3 incidents)
| Crime Type | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aggravated Assault | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Arson | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Burglary | 2 | 1 | 2 |
| Fondling | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Incest | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Murder / Non-Negligent Manslaughter | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Negligent Manslaughter | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rape | 1 | 2 | 4 |
| Robbery | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Statutory Rape | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Source: US Dept US Dept of Education OPE Campus Safety Survey. Figures show on-campus incidents
Fire Safety
| Year | Fires | Inj. | Deaths | Cat I | Cat II |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Arrests & Disciplinary Actions
9 category-year records| Category | Year | Arrests | Discipline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drugs | 2023 | 1 | 24 |
| Liquor | 2023 | 0 | 7 |
| Weapons | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2022 | 0 | 17 |
| Liquor | 2022 | 0 | 1 |
| Weapons | 2022 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2021 | 0 | 2 |
| Liquor | 2021 | 0 | 5 |
| Weapons | 2021 | 2 | 0 |
Post University vs peer institutions
Side-by-side safety scores for 3 peers of similar enrollment
Scores are incidents per 1,000 enrolled students (lower is fewer).
CT
Post University
0.51 incidents / 1,000 students
PA
Drexel University
1.89 incidents / 1,000 students
TN
University of Memphis
4.83 incidents / 1,000 students
Similar Institutions
Drexel University
Philadelphia, PA · 21,703 enrolled
Safety Score 1.89
University of Memphis
Memphis, TN · 21,736 enrolled
Safety Score 4.83
University of Nevada-Reno
Reno, NV · 21,778 enrolled
Safety Score 4.64
El Camino Community College District
Torrance, CA · 21,599 enrolled
Safety Score 1.53
Sam Houston State University
Huntsville, TX · 21,403 enrolled
Safety Score 2.52
Closest by National Rank
Institutions ranked nearest Post University nationally (rank #1323), regardless of size or state.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Post University safe?
Post University has a safety score of 0.51 (total on-campus incidents per 1,000 enrolled students) and ranks #1,323 nationally out of 3,050+ ranked institutions. This is an above-average safety ranking.
What crimes are reported at Post University?
Aggravated Assault, Arson, Burglary, Fondling, Incest, and other categories, for calendar year 2023.
How does Post University compare to similar schools?
See the Similar Institutions section below for peers of similar enrollment in CT.
Does Post University have fire safety data?
Yes. Post University reports fire safety data for on-campus residential facilities, including total fires, injuries, deaths, and fire damage categories. No fires were reported in the most recent year.
Understanding Post University's Safety Profile
Post University in Waterbury, CT enrolls 21,699 students and has a safety score of 0.51 incidents per 1,000 enrolled students , ranking #1323 nationally. This relatively low score indicates fewer reported on-campus incidents relative to enrollment size.
Reported incidents cover 2021 to 2023. On-campus incidents decreased from 4 in 2022 to 3 in 2023.
Fire safety data covers on-campus residential facilities. No fires were reported in the most recent year, indicating effective fire prevention measures.
What this means for you
Post University's 0.51 reported on-campus incidents per 1,000 students is a starting point for comparison, not a verdict on any student's safety.
- Weigh Post University against similar-size campuses, scale changes what the raw count means. Compare campuses
- A higher count can mean stronger reporting, not more danger. How the data works
- Clery covers campus grounds only. Campus vs. city crime
Figures reflect the 2023 Clery Act reporting year as filed with the U.S. Department of Education.
Data sourced from the U.S. Department of Education, OPE Campus Safety & Security Survey (Clery Act). See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainCampus Editorial
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