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Widener University

Acceptance Rate 87.69 %
SAT Average 1,200
Tuition & Fees $53,638
Student Population 5,416
Average Financial Aid Amount Received $27,379

Academic Overview

Widener University Campus, Chester, PA
Widener University is a private (not-for-profit), four-years institute located in Chester, Pennsylvania. It is a Doctoral/Research University by Carnegie Classification and its highest degree is Doctor's degree - research/scholarship and professional practice.
The 2024 tuition & fees is $53,638 for undergraduate students. The graduate school tuition & fees is $27,105.
The school offers both undergraduate and graduate programs and a total of 5,416 students are enrolled. The acceptance rate of undergraduate school is 87.69% and the graduation rate is 67% last year.
The salary after graduation from Widener University varies by major programs where the average earning after 10 years is $59,100. You can check the average salary by the major programs on the area of study page.

2024 Tuition & Fees

For undergraduate school, in the academic year 2023-2024, Widener's tuition & fees is $53,638. For graduate programs, its 2024 average tuition & fees is $27,105.
Data source for 2024 Tuition: NCES, Last Update: March 12, 2024
2024 Tuition & Fees
Undergraduate$53,638
Graduate$27,105
[Chart] 2023-2024 Tuition & Fees

Key Academic Statistics

The following chart illustrates the 2024 key academic statistics at Widener. The acceptance rate of Widener is 87.69% and the yield (enrollment rate) is 10.25%. The average graduation rate is 67% and the transfer-out rate is 25%.
The average received amount of financial aid is $27,379 and 98% of undergraduate students received grants or scholarship aid. A total of 5,416 students is attending including both undergraduate and graduate students, and the student to faculty ratio is 11 to 1.
Acceptance Rate for Widener University is 87.69 %.
Acceptance Rate
87.69%
Graduation Rate for Widener University is 67 %
Graduation Rate
67%
Transfer-out Rate for Widener University is 25 %
Transfer-out Rate
25%
Retention Rate for Widener University is 75 %
Retention Rate
75%
Student Population for Widener University is 5,416
Student Population
5,416
Student to Faculty Ratio for Widener University is 11 to 1
Student to Faculty Ratio
11 to 1
The average received amount of financial aid is $27,379 at Widener University.
Financial Aid Amount
$27,379

Directory Information

Directory Information
AddressOne University Place, Chester, PA 19013-5792
Phone610-499-4000
WEBhttps://www.widener.edu/
Admissionhttps://www.widener.edu/admissions-aid
Online Applicationhttps://www.widener.edu/admissions-aid/undergraduate-admissions/apply
Financial Aidhttps://www.widener.edu/admissions-aid/financial-aid
Net Price Calculatorhttps://tcc.ruffalonl.com/Widener University/Net Price Calculator
Veterans Tuitionhttps://www.widener.edu/admissions-aid/military-veterans-admissions/financial-aid
Disability Servicehttps://www.widener.edu/student-experience/student-success-support/student-accessibility-services

Offered Degrees

Widener offers 163 major programs through online and on-site education where 1 programs are available through distance learning. The following table lists the number of programs by offered degree with online class availabilities.
Offered Major Programs
Award LevelTotal Number of ProgramsAvailable Online Class
Associate's90
Bachelor's670
Master's561
Doctorate (Research)150
Doctorate (Practical)40
Less Than 1 Year Certificate30
Post-Bachelor's Certificate80
Post-Master's Certificate10

Special Learning Opportunities

Widener University offers online education (distance learning opportunities) for both undergraduate and graduate programs.
The school has ROTC, teacher certification and study abroad - opportunity which a student completes part of the college program studying in another country programs to its students. It also offers weekend/evening classes which is a program that allows students to take a complete course of study and attend classes only on weekends or only in evenings.
Special Learning Opportunities
Online ClassUndergraduate , Graduate
ROTCArmy
Weekend/Evening College
Teacher Certification
Study Abroad
Campus Housing
(Dormitory Capacity:1,400)
Board/Meal Plan
(Typical Annual Charge: $7,200)

Veterans Benefits

Widener University has programs, benefits and/or services to veterans, military service members, or their families.
Veterans Benefits
Yellow Ribbon Program
(officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)
Credit for military training
Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service members, and their families
Recognized student veteran organization
Member of Servicemembers Opportunity Colleges