About Wagner College
Type
Private
Not-For-Profit
4 Years
Student Population
2,218
Website
www.wagner.eduAccreditation
MSCHE
Religious Affiliation
Lutheran Church in America
On Campus Housing
Yes
Wagner College which is a private, Lutheran Church in America university, is located in Staten Island, New York. Wagner College is home to an ethnically diverse student body. At WC around 60% are white, 13% belong to Hispanic ethnicity, and 8% are Black or African American. Further, around 92% of the students are 24 and under. When it comes to gender distribution at the varsity, around 67% of the students are females and 33% are males. Randy Graff, Friedrich Katz, Peter L. Berger, and Gerard Malanga are some of the well-known alumni of the school. Several other achievers owe their success to this university. The school believes in the all-round growth of the students and therefore, encourages students to take part in several sporting activities, conducted inside the campus. At WC, 130 undergraduate and graduate-level programs, including both residential and online, are offered to the students. The university also has a long list of accreditations. It has been accredited by Middle States Commission on Higher Education.
Rankings
As long as US universities are concerned, the rankings which are provided by Forbes and US News are trusted everywhere. The two popular publications, US News and Forbes, are among the most trusted publications when it comes to the rankings of an educational institution. The ranking of a college plays an important role in helping a prospective candidate choosing the right college. It helps them assess the college's performance based on several factors, which include research excellence, the performance of the students after they complete their education, student experience, and most importantly academic success. However, it is to be noted that Wagner College does not feature in the list of top colleges, according to the latest rankings by these two publications.
Admissions
Application Deadline
15th Feb
Acceptance Rate
70%
SAT Range
N/A
ACT Range
N/A
Application Fee
$60
SAT/ACT
Required
High School GPA
Required
Accept Common App
Yes
Admission to the university is easy and the students are recommeded to make the most out of it. Wagner College has 3 admission thresholds. The admission process starts by filling up the form and submitting a fee of $60. As a general rule, securing a good score in a standardised test like SAT or ACT improves an applicant’s chances of securing admission. However, at Wagner College, the average SAT or ACT scores of students securing admission is not available. The candidates can apply for the courses online. However, in case they need information or want to feel the vibes, they visit the school's office at One Campus Rd, Staten Island, New York 10301-4495. They can also call them at (718) 390-3100.
Annual Cost to Attend
Net Price
$29,961
Average Annual Cost
$46,140
Books And Supplies
$850
Other Fees
$950
Room And Board
$14,124
Budget For Other Expenses
$2,318
Total One Year Cost
$64,382
Before applying to WC, candidates must keep in mind the tuition fees and the cost of living during the course tenure. The total one-year cost on a full-time basis would be somewhere around $66,173. This cost consists of the average annual tuition cost ($48,280), books and supplies ($871), room and boarding ($14,575), and budget for other expenses ($2,447). Students can also explore numerous financial aid options offered by the university.
Academics
Highest Degree Offered
Doctor's degree
Student:Faculty Ratio
15:1
Full-Time Retention Rate
81%
Part-Time Retention Rate
N/A
Academic Calendar
Semester
Research Funding per Student
N/A
Faculty Overview
Male Professors
Female Professors
Non-traditional Learning
Evening Degree Programs
Teacher Certification
Distance Education
Study Abroad
Majors
Registered Nursing, Administration,...
105 Graduates
Business Administration, Management...
76 Graduates
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervent...
38 Graduates
Arts, Entertainment,and Media Manag...
34 Graduates
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft
33 Graduates
Psychology, General
22 Graduates
Teacher Education and Professional...
13 Graduates
Biology, General
11 Graduates
Sociology
10 Graduates
English Language and Literature, Ge...
9 Graduates
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, G...
8 Graduates
Anthropology
7 Graduates
Chemistry
7 Graduates
Music
7 Graduates
Romance Languages, Literatures, and...
7 Graduates
Fine and Studio Arts
6 Graduates
Mathematics
6 Graduates
Microbiological Sciences and Immuno...
6 Graduates
Biopsychology
5 Graduates
Computer Science
5 Graduates
History
5 Graduates
Economics
4 Graduates
Physics
4 Graduates
Film/Video and Photographic Arts
3 Graduates
International Relations and Nationa...
3 Graduates
Political Science and Government
3 Graduates
Computer/Information Technology Adm...
2 Graduates
Philosophy
2 Graduates
Student Body
Undergraduate Students
1,769
Socio-Economic Diversity
21%
Part-time
2%
Students Gender
LGBTQIA STUDENT RESOURCE GROUPS
ON CAMPUS WOMEN'S CENTER
Race/Ethnicity
Geographic Density
Geographic Density
High
Unknown Location
Out Of State
In State
Foreign
Economic Diversity
36% percentage of students who recieved an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.
Median Household Income
$80,220 per year
Campus Life
Housing
The students can reside on campus and 75% of Freshman Live On-Campus.
On Campus Housing Available
Yes
Freshmen Required to Live on Campus
No
Freshmen Live on Campus
75%
Undergrads in College Housing
67%
Averege Housing Cost
$8,424/year
Campus Food
The institution has several dining and meal plan options available to students and the average meal plan cost is around $5,700/year.
Meal Plan Available
Yes
Average Meal Plan Available
$5,700/year
Athletes
Division Sports Nickname
Seahawks
School Colors
green and white
Varsity Athletics Association
NCAA
Varsity Athletics Conference Primary
Northeast Conference
Total Male Athletes
285
Total Female Athletes
195
Intramural Sports
8
Sports Club
2
Sports Team (Men)
Baseball
Basketball
Cross Country
Football
Golf
Lacrosse
Tennis
Track and Field
Water Polo
Sports Team (Women)
Basketball
Cross Country
Fencing
Field Hockey
Golf
Lacrosse
Soccer
Softball
Swimming and Diving
Tennis
Track and Field
Water Polo
Campus Safety
24-Hour Security Patrol
Yes
Campus Emergency Phones
Yes
24-Hour Escort Safety rides
Yes
Mobile Campus Emergency Alert
Yes
The college offers on-campus housing facilities to the students who wish to stay on the campus. A candidate will be needed to pay a normal expense of $14,575 per year for living on campus. The number of female and male students at the college are 33% and 67%, respectively.
After Graduation
Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
$43,400/year
Median Earnings 10 Years After Graduation
$56,700/year
Typical Monthly Loan Payment
$258 - 280
Financial Aid
Students Receiving Gift Aid
Average Aid Per Year
$27,841
Students Receiving Federal Grants
Average Aid Per Year
$4,947
Students Receiving State Aid
Average Aid Per Year
$3,682
Students Receiving Institutional Grants
Average Aid Per Year
$25,977
Average Grant & Scholarship by Family Income
Income
Average Amount
< $30K
$35,171
$30K - $48K
$36,380
$48K - $75K
$31,165
$75K - $110K
$26,290
> $110K
$23,432
Total Needs based Scholarships/Grants
$4,420,412
Total Non-Needs based Scholarships/Grants
$10,223,338
The financial aid department of Wagner College helps students by assisting them with scholarships, grants, and student loans in the event that they find the fees and the cost of living at the campus to be expensive. At the college, the average federal grant comes to be around $6,026, whereas the financial aid is $26,071. The students at the college are provided with state aid and institutional aid. The state aid stands at $3,675, while the institutional aid is $26,071. The need-based scholarships awarded to students admitted to Wagner College amount to $4,420,412 per annum. Meanwhile, the total non-need-based scholarships/grants awarded in a year total $10,223,338.
Other Colleges In New York
Garden City, New York
Garden City, New York
Poughkeepsie, New York
Near By Colleges
Staten Island, New York
Jersey City, New Jersey
Brooklyn, New York
Other Private not-for-profit Colleges
Cambridge, Massachusetts
Mount Olive, North Carolina
Lynchburg, Virginia
