Wagner College is a private liberal arts college in New York City. Founded in 1883 and with a current enrollment of approximately 2,200 students, Wagner is known for its academic program, the Wagner Plan for the Practical Liberal Arts. The college is regionally accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education.

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About 88% of incoming students graduate in the top half of their classes, about 50% in the top quarter and about 25% in the top tenth. The average incoming SAT score for critical reading is 540-620, math 530–630. The average incoming ACT score is between 23 and 30.

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The average incoming high school grade point average is 3.45. Important admissions factors are class rank, rigor of secondary school record, academic GPA, application essay, extracurricular activities, recommendations, and standardized test scores.

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Tuition, fees, and room and board for full-time undergraduate students (9 units) during the 2018-19 academic year was $61,214. About 87% of students receive financial aid. Wagner College offers various academic and athletic scholarships.