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| Location | Staten Island, New York |
| Online | wagner.edu |
| School Type | Private 4 Year |
| Setting | Large City |
| Religious Affiliation | Lutheran Church in America |
| Size | Small |
| Status | Non-profit |
| On Campus Housing | Yes |
| Level of Study | Undergrad/Graduate |
Wagner College occupies a hilltop campus on Staten Island, offering views of New York Harbor, the Verrazano Bridge, and the Manhattan skyline. Located in the residential Grymes Hill neighborhood, the 105-acre campus combines collegiate Gothic architecture with modern facilities, situated just five miles from downtown Manhattan. Founded in 1883 as a Lutheran-affiliated institution, Wagner maintains its private liberal arts tradition while operating as an independent college. The college is known for its undergraduate programs in nursing, theater, business administration, and its experiential learning curriculum called the Wagner Plan, which integrates practical internships with academic studies. Students are required to live on campus for their first three years, with housing provided in six residential halls across the hillside campus.
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Wagner College is rated within the top 38% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 7 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated
Rankings
Rankings for Wagner College within the 2025 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#350 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#256 in Best Private Colleges in the U.S.
#52 in Best Colleges in New York
#38 in Best Private Colleges in New York
#313 in Best Value Colleges in the U.S.
#41 in Best Value Colleges in New York
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Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 1150/1320 |
| ACT | 23/27 |
| GPA | 3.5 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | Feb 15, 2025 |
| Applicant Competition | Very Low |
| Application Fee | $60 |
Annual Cost to Attend
Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,034 |
| Other Fees | $1,800 |
| Room and Board | $15,600 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $2,940 |
| Total One Year Cost | $71,574 |
Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Popular Areas of Study
| Subject | Percent of Class |
|---|---|
| Business | 22% |
| Health Professions | 19% |
| Visual and Performing Arts | 15% |
| Social Sciences | 11% |
| Psychology | 6% |
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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=197197 IPEDS survey data for Wagner College.
Current students may use the Wagner College GPA calculator to determine their current college GPA.
Last updated February 24, 2025