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Wagner College

Staten Island, NY · Private nonprofit · Large city · Website

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Admission rate
88%
Accessible
Average net price
$30,038
per year, after aid
Graduation rate
62%
Median earnings
$84,179
10 years after enrolling

Summary

Wagner College is a private nonprofit college in Staten Island, NY with 1,651 undergraduates. It admits 88% of applicants, and admitted students average 1243 on the SAT. The average net price after aid is $30,038 per year ($24,171 for families earning under $30,000). 62% of students graduate, and graduates earn a median of $84,179 ten years after enrolling.

private nonprofit college

Admissions

Admission rate
88%
Fall 2024
Testing policy
Test optional
Fall 2024
Applicants
2,328
Fall 2023
Admitted
1,943
Fall 2023
Yield
21%
of admitted students enrolled

Middle 50% of admitted students (Fall 2024). A quarter scored below the band and a quarter above.

SAT Reading & Writing600–660
200800
SAT Math590–630
200800
ACT Composite23–28
136

What Wagner College looks at

As reported by the college to IPEDS (Fall 2023).

  • High school recordRequired
  • High school GPARequired
  • College-prep courseworkRequired
  • Class rankConsidered
  • Essay or personal statementRequired
  • RecommendationsRequired
  • Demonstrated competenciesNot considered
  • Legacy statusNot considered
  • Work experienceConsidered
  • English proficiency testRequired

Cost

Cost of attendance
$66,385
sticker price, per year
Tuition & fees
$54,796

Net price by family income

Average yearly cost after grants and scholarships for students receiving federal aid.

  • $0–30k$24,171
  • $30–48k$21,466
  • $48–75k$25,370
  • $75–110k$33,739
  • $110k+$33,369

Get a personal estimate with Wagner College's net price calculator

Outcomes

Graduation rate
62%
Freshman retention
83%
Median earnings
$84,179
10 yrs after enrolling
Median debt
$25,000
at graduation

Students

Undergraduates
1,651
Student–faculty ratio
11:1
Receive Pell grants
27%
  • White56%
  • Hispanic15%
  • Black7%
  • Asian5%

Wagner College FAQ

What is Wagner College's acceptance rate?+

Wagner College admits 88% of applicants, which makes it accessible.

What SAT score do you need for Wagner College?+

The middle 50% of admitted students scored 600–660 on SAT Reading and Writing and 590–630 on SAT Math; the average total is 1243.

What ACT score do you need for Wagner College?+

The middle 50% ACT composite range for admitted students is 23–28.

Is Wagner College test optional?+

Test optional (considered if submitted).

How many students apply to Wagner College?+

In Fall 2023, 2,328 students applied to Wagner College and 1,943 were admitted; 398 enrolled.

Does Wagner College consider legacy status?+

No. Wagner College reported that legacy status is not considered in admissions (Fall 2023).

Does Wagner College require an essay?+

Wagner College reported that an essay or personal statement is required for admission (Fall 2023).

How much does Wagner College cost?+

The sticker cost of attendance is $66,385 per year, but the average net price after grants and scholarships is $30,038.

What is Wagner College's graduation rate?+

62% of full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.

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