Located just twenty-five minutes from Manhattan, with its countless cultural, intellectual and professional opportunities, Wagner College's suburban setting provides the serenity of a quiet campus as a complement to the excitement of New York City. Wagner offers a range of different majors and study abroad opportunities in addition to its 105 acre campus. Our small campus allows students, faculty and staff to work closely together and develop lasting relationships.  Our curriculum unites deep learning with practical application. Learning communities and hands-on research lead to satisfying careers.  

About Wagner College

Wagner College is a private liberal arts school in New York City. Our beautiful 105-acre campus on Staten Island is home to a close-knit community of 2,200 bright students. Manhattan, with access to high-profile internships and urban adventures, is just a ferry ride away.

Mission Statement

Wagner College prepares students for life, as well as for careers, by emphasizing scholarship, achievement, leadership, and citizenship. Wagner offers a comprehensive educational program that is anchored in the liberal arts, experiential and co-curricular learning, interculturalism, interdisciplinary studies, and service to society, and that is cultivated by a faculty dedicated to promoting individual expression, reflective practice, and integrative learning.