Widener University-Main Campus
One University Place
Chester PA 19013
(610) 499-4000
General Information
- Campus Setting
Suburb: Large
- Type of School
Private, not-for-profit
4-year or Above
- Total Enrollment
4,913 (3,232 undergraduate)
- Programs Offered
Undergraduate certificate
Associate's degree
Bachelor's degree
Graduate certificate
Master's degree
Post-master's certificate
- Calendar
Semester
- Student-to-Faculty Ratio
12 to 1
- Distance Learning Opportunities
Yes
Student Body
- Full Time / Part Time
66% / 34%
- Men / Women (Full Time)
39% / 61%
- Undergraduate / Graduate
65% / 35%
- In-State / Out-of-State
62% / 38%
Breakdown of Student Population by Ethnicity
Estimated Cost & Financial Aid
- Tuition & Fees
$30,450
- Room & BoardN/A
- Percentage of Students
Receiving Any Financial Aid
N/A
- Average Financial Aid Package$15,873
- Average Indebtedness at GraduationN/A
See More About Cost & Financial Aid »
Undergraduate Admissions
- Total Number of Applicants4,394
- Students Admitted
2,913
(66%)
- Students Enrolled800
(18%)
- Average High School GPAN/A
- Students in top 10% of HS ClassN/A
- SAT Critical Reading (Middle 50%)
440-530
- SAT Critical Math (Middle 50%)
460-560
- SAT Critical Writing (Middle 50%)
N/A
- ACT Composite (Middle 50%)
N/A
See More About Admissions »
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Biochemistry
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Biology/Biological Sciences, General
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Business, management, marketing, and related support services
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Accounting
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Accounting and Related Services, Other
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Business Administration and Management, General
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Business/Commerce, General
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Business/Managerial Economics
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Financial Planning and Services
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Hospitality Administration/Management, General
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Human Resources Management and Services, Other
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Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General
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Office Management and Supervision
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Operations Management and Supervision
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Taxation
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Communication, journalism, and related programs
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Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
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Computer and information sciences and support services
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Computer and Information Sciences, General
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Information Science/Studies
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Education
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Education, General
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Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching
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Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education
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Social Studies Teacher Education
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Special Education and Teaching, General
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Engineering
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Chemical Engineering
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Civil Engineering, General
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Computer Engineering, General
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Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering
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Engineering, General
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Engineering, Other
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Mechanical Engineering
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Engineering technologies/technicians
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Engineering/Industrial Management
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English language and literature/letters
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Creative Writing
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English Language and Literature, General
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Foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics
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Foreign Languages and Literatures, General
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Health professions and related clinical sciences
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Adult Health Nurse/Nursing
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Family Practice Nurse/Nurse Practitioner
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Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other
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Hospital and Health Care Facilities Administration/Management
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Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist
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Nursing, Other
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Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
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Physical Therapy/Therapist
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Public Health/Community Nurse/Nursing
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History
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History, General
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Liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities
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Humanities/Humanistic Studies
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Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
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Mathematics and statistics
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Mathematics, General
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Multi/interdisciplinary studies
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Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
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Natural resources and conservation
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Environmental Science
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Physical sciences
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Chemistry, General
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Physics, General
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Psychology
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Clinical Psychology
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Psychology, General
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Public administration and social service professions
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Public Administration
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Social Work
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Security and protective services
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Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
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Social sciences
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Anthropology
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International Relations and Affairs
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Political Science and Government, General
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Sociology
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Visual and performing arts
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Fine/Studio Arts, General
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Academic Profile of Incoming Freshman
- Total Number of Applicants4,394
- Students Admitted
2,913
(66%)
- Students Enrolled800
(18%)
- Average High School GPAN/A
- Students in top 10% of HS ClassN/A
- Students in top 25% of HS ClassN/A
- Students in top 50% of HS ClassN/A
- SAT Critical Reading (Middle 50%)
440-530
- SAT Critical Math (Middle 50%)
460-560
- SAT Critical Writing (Middle 50%)
N/A
- ACT Composite (Middle 50%)
N/A
Undergraduate Application Process
- Application Fee$25
- Early Decision Application DeadlineN/A
- Regular Application DeadlineN/A
- High School RankRequired
- High School RecordRequired
- Completion of College-Prep ProgramRequired
- Admissions Test Scores (ACT/SAT)Required
- TOEFL (Test of English as Foreign
Language)Required
Estimated Cost
- Tuition & Fees
$30,450
- Room & BoardN/A
- Books & SuppliesN/A
- Average Cost Per Credit HourN/A
Estimated Financial Aid
- Percentage of Students
Receiving Any Financial AidN/A
- Average Financial Aid Package$15,873
- Average Indebtedness at GraduationN/A
- Federal Grants22%$6,605
- Pell Grants20%$2,948
- Other Federal Grants22%$3,830
- State & Local Grants25%$3,982
- Institutional Grants93%$13,552
- Federal Loans80%$4,624
- Non-Federal Loans21%$16,073
Sources: Google Maps, The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), Wikipedia,
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