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Wagner College

Type 4 year, Private
Business Model Non Profit
Campus locale City: Large
Degrees offered Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system Semester
Student body size Small
Dormitory capacity 1,502
Religious affiliation Evangelical
Student to faculty ratio 14 to 1
Acceptance rate 82%
Students retention rate 82%
On-time graduation rate 72%

Located in Staten Island, New York, Wagner College is a private, non profit institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

The acceptance rate of 82% indicates that Wagner College is open to a wide range of applicants, providing opportunities for a diverse student body.

Wagner College is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 14-to-1, Wagner College emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

Wagner College boasts an impressive student retention rate of 82% , indicating that the majority of students choose to continue their education at the institution. This number surpasses both the state and national averages of 75% and 74%, respectively.


  • Accredited by: Middle States Commission on Higher Education
  • The institution provides on-campus housing

Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

81.7%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$50,330

Cost of attendance at Wagner College in 2022 for students from New York.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

New York's average $8,212
National average $30,235

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$50,330

Cost of attendance at Wagner College in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

New York's average $17,724
National average $30,238

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 100 of freshman students at Wagner College received on average $32,222 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$32,222
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 85 23% $5,161 $438,683
Other Federal Grant 303 81% $2,361 $715,521
State Grant/Scholarships 93 25% $2,697 $250,818
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 373 100% $29,717 $11,084,585
Total Grant & Scholarships 374 100% $32,222 $12,050,924

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Wagner College students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Wagner College students is 71.7%. Female students graduated at a rate of 79.5%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 59.0%.

71.7%

  • asian 75.0% 9 students
  • African American 51.7% 15 students
  • white 76.0% 199 students
  • unknown 77.8% 21 students
  • hispanic 60.8% 31 students
  • International Students 65.0% 13 students
  • Mixed Race 66.7% 8 students

Sport Conferences

  • Football Northeast Conference
  • Baseball Northeast Conference
  • Basketball Northeast Conference
  • Track and Cross Country Northeast Conference

Athletic Associations

  • NCAA
    National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

Service Offerings

Wagner College provides the following additional services to its students
  • Academic/career counseling services
  • Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Wagner College offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.
  • Academic

Special Learning Opportunities

  • Study abroad
  • Teacher certification
  • ROTC - Army

Veteran Services

  • Credit for military training
  • Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)

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