Widener University is a private university located in Chester, Pennsylvania that offers a wide variety of undergraduate and graduate degree programs. With a 13-to-1 student-faculty ratio, Widener gives students access to small classes as well as one-on-one professors who are experts in their field. The university’s 241-acre main campus is home to six schools and colleges, each offering a distinct set of degrees and academic specializations. Additionally, Widener has two satellite campuses located in Central Pennsylvania. Widener students are engaged in the local community through volunteer and internship opportunities, and campus activities hosted throughout the year. Through Widener’s emphasis on social responsibility, career preparedness and experiential learning, students are well-positioned to succeed upon graduation.
- Address: One University Place, Chester, PA 19013-5792
- Phone: (610) 499-4000
- Website: www.widener.edu/
- Type: Private not-for-profit, 4-year
- Student Population: 6,150
- Student-to-Faculty Ratio: 13 to 1
- Calendar System: Semester
- Application Fee: $-
- Selectivity: Somewhat Selective
Cost
| Tuition and Fees | $48,575 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,332 |
| Room & Board | $8,190 |
| Other | $2,430 |
| Total Cost | $60,527 |
Admissions
- Acceptance Rate: 75%
- SAT Range: 1035 – 1210
- ACT Range: 20 – 26
Majors
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
- Psychology, General
- Accounting
- Mechanical Engineering
- Biology/Biological Sciences, General
EnrollmentAttendance Status
- Full-time: 90%
- Part-time: 10%
Student Gender
- Male: 35%
- Female: 65%
Student Race/Ethnicity
- American Indian or Alaskan: 0%
- Asian: 3%
- Black or African American: 15%
- Hispanic / Latino: 6%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0%
- White: 64%
- Two or More Races: 3%
- Unknown: 7%
- Non-resident Alien: 2%
Student Age
- 24 and Under: 96%
- 25 and Over: 4%
- Age Unknown: 0%
Student Residence
- In-State: 55%
- Out-of-State: 45%
- Unknown: 0%