Wagner College

Wagner College is a mid-size private non-profit master's university (medium program) located in Staten Island, New York, with an undergraduate enrollment of 1,651. The institution offers master's-level programs across multiple professional and academic fields alongside its undergraduate curriculum, serving students seeking advanced credentials in applied disciplines. As an independently governed, non-profit institution relying on tuition, endowment returns, and philanthropic support, it operates within the broader New York postsecondary education landscape and is regionally accredited, making its credits and degrees eligible for federal financial aid. With a 88% acceptance rate, admission is open to most applicants. The 88% acceptance rate reflects a broadly open admissions approach serving a wide range of students. Net price for families earning \$48,001–$75,000 averages $24,930 per year. The 4-year graduation rate is 67%, 22 percentage points above the national average of 45%. Among students who received federal financial aid, 10-year median earnings are $74,360. Median debt at graduation for federal aid recipients is $25,000. The student-to-faculty ratio is 11:1.