Widener University

Type	4 year, Private
Business Model	Non Profit
Campus locale	Suburb: Large
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system	Semester

Student body size	Medium
Common app member	Yes
Dormitory capacity	1,400
Student to faculty ratio	12 to 1
Acceptance rate	84%
Students retention rate	85%
On-time graduation rate	68%

Located in Chester, Pennsylvania, Widener is a private, non profit institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

The acceptance rate of 84% indicates that Widener is open to a wide range of applicants, providing opportunities for a diverse student body.

Widener University is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 12-to-1, Widener emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

Widener boasts an impressive student retention rate of 85% , indicating that the majority of students choose to continue their education at the institution. This number surpasses both the state and national averages of 75% and 74%, respectively.

Accredited by: Middle States Commission on Higher Education
The institution provides on-campus housing
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Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

84.5%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$49,706

Cost of attendance at Widener University in 2022 for students from Pennsylvania.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Pennsylvania's average	$13,083
National average	$30,235

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$49,706

Cost of attendance at Widener University in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Pennsylvania's average	$21,410
National average	$30,238

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 100 of freshman students at Widener University received on average $32,036 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$32,036

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	133	22%	$4,577	$608,682
Other Federal Grant	133	22%	$5,708	$759,132
State Grant/Scholarships	118	20%	$3,884	$458,362
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	598	100%	$30,000	$17,939,977
Total Grant & Scholarships	598	100%	$32,036	$19,157,471

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Widener University students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Widener University students is 68.4%. Female students graduated at a rate of 70.1%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 66.5%.

68.4%

asian 64.1% 25 students
African American 53.3% 65 students
white 74.9% 432 students
unknown 72.2% 13 students
hispanic 47.8% 22 students
International Students 36.4% 8 students
Mixed Race 61.9% 13 students

Sport Conferences

Football Middle Atlantic States Athletic Corporation
Baseball Middle Atlantic States Athletic Corporation
Basketball Middle Atlantic States Athletic Corporation
Track and Cross Country Middle Atlantic States Athletic Corporation

Athletic Associations

National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

Service Offerings

Widener University provides the following additional services to its students

Remedial services
Placement services for graduates
Academic/career counseling services
Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Widener University offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.

Academic

Special Learning Opportunities

Weekend/evening classes
Study abroad
Teacher certification
ROTC - Army

Veteran Services

Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
Credit for military training
Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)

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