Wagner at a Glance
Wagner College, founded in 1883, seamlessly blends professional programs with a liberal arts grounding for a comprehensive, experiential-forward education that fosters well-rounded, adaptable graduates.
The college’s verdant residential campus offers a traditional college experience on New York City’s Staten Island. Wagner prides itself on robust student support services, including personalized academic advising, comprehensive career counseling, and a wide array of wellness programs. Students are prepared not only for professional success but also for meaningful lives through the faculty’s dedication to promoting scholarship, achievement, leadership and citizenship. Wagner currently enrolls over 2,000 undergraduate and graduate students from 43 states and 49 countries.
Wagner Statistics
People
- Enrollment — 1,723 undergraduates, 311 graduates
- Faculty — 126 full-time
- Geographic diversity — 43 states and 49 countries
- Greek Life — 15%
- Students who live on campus — for first-year students, 60%
- One-year retention rate — 86%
- Six-year graduation rate — 64%
Classes
- Most popular majors — business administration, nursing, theatre/speech, physician assistant, arts administration, psychology.
- Students who intern or do a practicum — 100%
Tuition & Aid
- Tuition — $52,736
- Housing & meals — $16,580 (on-campus)
- Students awarded financial aid — 99%
- Average need-based financial aid package — $32,001
- Scholarships & grants awarded per year — $50,081,262
Welcome to Wagner College
At Wagner, students experience more than just academics—they find a community that inspires growth, leadership, and lifelong connections. From hands-on learning to personalized support, Wagner empowers students to thrive. Watch Welcome to Wagner College
Chris DeFilippi profile
Chris DeFilippi stops on his commute to the Clinton Foundation to chat about his Wagner experience as a government & politics major. Watch Chris DeFilippi profile
Teaching Glocal: Prof. Abe Unger
Prof. Abe Unger teaches Wagner students about urban policy, economic development, and being glocal. Watch Teaching Glocal: Prof. Abe Unger
Leadership Through Ethics
One of the Freshman Learning Communities, "Leadership Through Ethics" spent time volunteering to revitalize Los Potrillos, a restaurant in Port Richmond. Watch Leadership Through Ethics
Welcome to Wagner College
Chris DeFilippi profile
Teaching Glocal: Prof. Abe Unger
Leadership Through Ethics