School Summary

Widener University


General Information:

Founded in 1821, Widener University is seated on 110 acres located in Delaware county. It is a university offering both undergraduate and graduate programs. The school has a student/faculty ratio of 8:1.
Libraries:
This institution has 1 libraries.

Computer Labs:
At least one staffed computer lab is available to students. A wireless computer network is available throughout the campus. Free student email accounts are available.
Institutional Control:
Nonprofit control

Address, Phone and URL:

One University Place

Chester, PA
19013-5792
For more information call: 610 499-4000. This school has a website at https://www.widener.edu/
Application information for this school is available at www.widener.edu/admissions-aid/undergraduate-admissions/apply


Application Fee: $0
Admission Requirements: A written essay or personal statement is Required for Freshmen.
High School transcripts are Required for Freshmen.
No Application Requirements available.


In-State (per year) Out of State (per year)
Tuition $0.00 $0.00
Room and Board $16,530.00 $16,530.00
Fees $1,070.00 $1,070.00
Total $17,600.00 $17,600.00

A tuition installment payment plan is available. Financial aid information may be available from the school's website at https://www.widener.edu/.


Special Programs
The following special programs are offered: 3-2 Degree Program, Some degree programs are available as an online learning option, Academic remediation, Distance learning program, Double major option, Independent study, Learning disabilities services, Advanced Placement credit, Accelerated degree program, Student-designed majors, Honors program, Graduate courses offered on campus open to Undergraduates, Internships, Off-campus study, Summer session for credit, Sponsors its own study-abroad program, Part-time undergraduate degree programs.

Academic Competitiveness
Moderate competition - More than 75% of freshmen were in the top 50% of their high school class and scored over 1010 on SAT (critical reading and math scores combined) or over 18 on ACT; about 85% or fewer of all applicants accepted.

Incoming Freshmen SAT Scores
Scores Verbal Math
700-800 5% 5%
600-699 43% 32%
500-599 43% 47%
400-499 8% 13%
300-399 0% 2%
200-299 0% 0%



Incoming Freshmen ACT Scores
Scores Percentage of Students
30-36 0%
24-29 0%
18-23 0%
12-17 0%
6-11 0%
1-5 0%



Incoming Freshmen High School Ranking
Percentage Percentage of Students
Top 10% N/A
11-25% N/A
26-50% N/A
Under 50% N/A



Baseball, Basketball, Football, Golf, Lacrosse, Soccer, Swimming and diving, Track and field, Volleyball, Cross-country running

Basketball, Cheerleading, Field hockey, Golf, Lacrosse, Soccer, Softball, Swimming and diving, Track and field, Volleyball, Cross-country running

Baseball, Basketball, Football, Golf, Ice hockey, Lacrosse, Rugby, Soccer, Swimming and diving, Track and field, Volleyball, Cross-country running

Basketball, Field hockey, Golf, Lacrosse, Rugby, Soccer, Softball, Swimming and diving, Track and field, Volleyball, Cross-country running



No intercollegiate male scholarships found.


No intercollegiate female scholarships found.


Undergraduate

Undergraduate Only Count
Male 1,112
Female 1,694
Total 2,811


Undergraduate, Graduate & First Professional


Undergraduate, Graduate & First Professional Count
Male 1,920
Female 3,659
Total 5,610

Student Body By Racial/Ethnic Category
Student Body by Racial/Ethnic Category Percentage
Asian 4%
African American 23%
Hispanic 8%
Native American 0%
White 59%
Other 6%
Student Body By Age
Student Body by Age Percentage
Under 25 Years Old 90%
At Least 25 Years Old 10%
Student Body By Residence Status
Student Body by Residence Status Percentage
In State 63%
Out Of State 37%
Student Body By Housing Status
Student Body by Housing Status Percentage
Live On Campus 48%
Live Off Campus 52%



No student events data available.


No school organizations data available.


Instructional Program Code        Instructional Program Title

  • 45.1001                                           Political Science and Government, General
  • 26.0101                                           Biology/Biological Sciences, General
  • 11.0101                                           Computer and Information Sciences, General
  • 16.0101                                           Foreign Languages and Literatures, General
  • 09.0900                                           Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication
  • 27.0101                                           Mathematics, General
  • 13.1001                                           Special Education and Teaching, General
  • 23.0101                                           English Language and Literature, General
  • 42.0101                                           Psychology, General
  • 40.0801                                           Physics, General
  • 40.0501                                           Chemistry, General
  • 45.0601                                           Economics, General
  • 51.0000                                           Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General
  • 22.0000                                           Legal Studies
  • 30.0000                                           Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General
  • 03.0103                                           Environmental Studies
  • 24.0103                                           Humanities/Humanistic Studies
  • 11.0104                                           Informatics
  • 11.0701                                           Computer Science
  • 13.0501                                           Educational/Instructional Technology
  • 16.0102                                           Linguistics
  • 52.0213                                           Organizational Leadership
  • 11.0401                                           Information Science/Studies
  • 09.0102                                           Mass Communication/Media Studies
  • 03.0104                                           Environmental Science
  • 52.0601                                           Business/Managerial Economics
  • 15.1501                                           Engineering/Industrial Management
  • 52.1302                                           Business Statistics
  • 09.0903                                           Advertising
  • 16.0901                                           French Language and Literature
  • 54.0101                                           History, General
  • 44.0000                                           Human Services, General
  • 52.0101                                           Business/Commerce, General
  • 45.0101                                           Social Sciences, General
  • 13.0101                                           Education, General
  • 05.0207                                           Women's Studies
  • 09.0402                                           Broadcast Journalism
  • 23.1302                                           Creative Writing
  • 26.0202                                           Biochemistry
  • 09.0101                                           Speech Communication and Rhetoric
  • 16.0905                                           Spanish Language and Literature
  • 45.0201                                           Anthropology, General
  • 45.1101                                           Sociology, General
  • 45.0901                                           International Relations and Affairs
  • 09.0404                                           Photojournalism
  • 51.3801                                           Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
  • 14.0101                                           Engineering, General
  • 14.0801                                           Civil Engineering, General
  • 52.0801                                           Finance, General
  • 52.0201                                           Business Administration and Management, General
  • 52.1401                                           Marketing/Marketing Management, General
  • 24.0101                                           Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
  • 51.1101                                           Pre-Dentistry Studies
  • 51.1102                                           Pre-Medicine/Pre-Medical Studies
  • 01.1302                                           Pre-Veterinary Studies
  • 44.0701                                           Social Work
  • 51.0907                                           Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist
  • 31.0504                                           Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
  • 14.0501                                           Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering
  • 14.4201                                           Mechatronics, Robotics, and Automation Engineering
  • 14.1001                                           Electrical and Electronics Engineering
  • 14.1901                                           Mechanical Engineering
  • 14.0701                                           Chemical Engineering
  • 41.0204                                           Industrial Radiologic Technology/Technician
  • 43.0103                                           Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
  • 50.0702                                           Fine/Studio Arts, General
  • 52.0205                                           Operations Management and Supervision
  • 52.1101                                           International Business/Trade/Commerce
  • 52.0904                                           Hotel/Motel Administration/Management
  • 22.0302                                           Legal Assistant/Paralegal
  • 52.0804                                           Financial Planning and Services
  • 52.0301                                           Accounting
  • 52.0901                                           Hospitality Administration/Management, General
  • 52.0204                                           Office Management and Supervision
  • 13.1322                                           Biology Teacher Education
  • 13.1323                                           Chemistry Teacher Education
  • 13.1305                                           English/Language Arts Teacher Education
  • 13.1325                                           French Language Teacher Education
  • 13.1335                                           Psychology Teacher Education
  • 13.1316                                           Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education
  • 13.1318                                           Social Studies Teacher Education
  • 13.1328                                           History Teacher Education
  • 13.1311                                           Mathematics Teacher Education
  • 13.1330                                           Spanish Language Teacher Education
  • 13.1209                                           Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching
  • 13.1202                                           Elementary Education and Teaching
  • 13.1203                                           Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching
  • 13.1210                                           Early Childhood Education and Teaching
  • 51.0711                                           Medical/Health Management and Clinical Assistant/Specialist
  • 51.0911                                           Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer
  • 51.0910                                           Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician
  • 30.1701                                           Behavioral Sciences
  • 24.0102                                           General Studies
  • 52.1299                                           Management Information Systems and Services, Other
  • 51.0899                                           Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services, Other
  • 45.0299                                           Anthropology, Other
  • 52.0299                                           Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other
  • 52.9999                                           Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other
  • 09.0199                                           Communication and Media Studies, Other
  • 52.0899                                           Finance and Financial Management Services, Other
  • 50.0799                                           Fine Arts and Art Studies, Other
  • 52.0999                                           Hospitality Administration/Management, Other
  • 52.1099                                           Human Resources Management and Services, Other
  • 30.9999                                           Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
  • 42.9999                                           Psychology, Other
  • 23.1399                                           Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies, Other
  • 51.9999                                           Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other

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** The information in this report is derived from Peterson's Undergraduate Database. Other data sources may also be included. To learn more about Texas Career Check or any data element please contact us.