School Information

27.3
Total Enrollment 4,814
Student-to-Faculty Ratio 12 : 1

Widener University-Main Campus

http://www.widener.edu
One University Place, Chester, Pennsylvania 19013-5792
(610) 499-4000

As a leading metropolitan university, we achieve our mission at Widener by creating a learning environment where curricula are connected to societal issues through civic engagement. We lead by providing a unique combination of liberal arts and professional education in a challenging, scholarly, and culturally diverse academic community. We engage our students through dynamic teaching, active scholarship, personal attention, and experiential learning. We inspire our students to be citizens of character who demonstrate professional and civic leadership. We contribute to the vitality and well-being of the communities we serve.

General Information
Institution Type 4-year, Private not-for-profit
Special Learning Opportunities ROTC (Army)
Teacher certification
Distance learning opportunities
Study abroad
Weekend/evening college
Student Services Remedial services
Academic/career counseling service
Employment services for students
Placement services for completers
Credit Accepted Dual credit
Advanced placement (AP) credits
Religious Affiliation Not applicable
Federal Aid Eligible students may receive Pell Grants and other federal aid (e.g. Direct Loans).
Degrees/Certificates Offered Associate's degree
Bachelor's degree
Postbaccalaureate certificate
Master's degree
Post-master's certificate
Doctor's degree - research/scholarship
Doctor's degree - professional practice
Campus Setting Suburb: Large
Disability Services Student 3% or less
 
School Costs

At Widener University-Main Campus, 98.0% percent of first-time undergrads receive financial aid, 82.0% receive grants and/or scholarships (an average of $15,357), and 69% receive loans ($7,737 on average). On-campus room and board costs about $11,270. Off campus it is around $8,100.

Taking into account total living expenses and financial aid, the average net cost of attending Widener University-Main Campus is $24,854 per year.

 
Enrollment & Graduation Rates

In Fall 2009, 4,636 people applied to Widener University-Main Campus. Of the applicants, 70.0% were admitted (73.0% male & 68.0% female ) and 22.0% accepted (22.0% male and 22.0% female)

Of the 3,245 undergraduate students at Widener University-Main Campus, 17.0% are part-time. A majority (83.0%) of the undergrad students are under 25 years of age. And 59.0% of the 1,569 graduate students are part-time.

Percent of In-State Undergrads     62.0%
Full Time Retention Rate     72.0%
Part Time Retention Rates     25.0%
Four-Year Graduation Rate     34.0%
Six-Year Graduation Rate     52.0%
Overall Graduation Rate     57.0%
 
Admissions
Admissions Office Phone 1-888-WIDENER
Admissions Office Email admissions.office@widener.edu
Admissions Office Address One University Place Chester, PA 19013-5792
Admissions Transfer URL http://www.widener.edu/admissions/undergraduate/transfer
Admissions Website http://www.widener.edu/admissions (find financial aid info here)
Application Website http://www.applyweb.com/apply/wideneru/
Application Fee $35

In order to be accepted to Widener University-Main Campus, you should have:

  • A High School GPA
  • A High School Record
  • Completed a college prep course
  • SAT and ACT test scores
  • TOEFL
 
Test Scores
SAT Reading (25th Percentile) 440
SAT Reading (75th Percentile) 540
SAT Math (25th Percentile) 460
SAT Math (75th Percentile) 560
 
Widener University-Main Campus Programs
 

Number of Reported Graduates Last Year
(According to the US National Center for Education Statistics)

Program Name Certificate Associate Bachelor Master Doctorate
Biological and biomedical sciences 6
Biochemistry 0
Biology/Biological Sciences, General 6
Business, management, marketing, and related support services 1 160 50
Accounting 41 0
Accounting and Related Services, Other 0
Business Administration and Management, General 1 73 32
Business, Management, Marketing & Related Support Services, Other 0 5 8
Business/Commerce, General 4
Business/Managerial Economics 8
Financial Planning and Services 1
Hospitality Administration/Management, General 29 0
Human Resources Management and Services, Other 5
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General 0
Office Management and Supervision 0
Operations Management and Supervision 0
Taxation 4
Communication, journalism, and related programs 19
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric 19
Computer and information sciences and support services 1 9 8
Computer and Information Sciences, General 5
Information Science/Studies 1 4 8
Education 28 81 50
Education, General 25 64 50
Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching 0
Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education 1 0
Social Studies Teacher Education 2
Special Education and Teaching, General 2 15
Engineering 0 56 21
Chemical Engineering 4 4
Civil Engineering, General 24 2
Computer Engineering, General 4
Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering 12 9
Engineering, General 0 0
Engineering, Other 0
Mechanical Engineering 16 2
Engineering technologies/technicians 5
Engineering/Industrial Management 5
English language and literature/letters 12
Creative Writing 2
English Language and Literature, General 10
Foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics 3
Foreign Languages and Literatures, General 3
Health professions and related clinical sciences 2 142 31 50
Adult Health Nurse/Nursing 1
Family Practice Nurse/Nurse Practitioner 3
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other 0 19
Hospital and Health Care Facilities Administration/Management 0 7
Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist 2
Nursing, Other 18 6
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN) 123
Physical Therapy/Therapist 44
Public Health/Community Nurse/Nursing 2
History 13
History, General 13
Liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities 9 9 1
Humanities/Humanistic Studies 0
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies 9 9 1
Mathematics and statistics 2
Mathematics, General 2
Multi/interdisciplinary studies 0 0
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other 0 0
Natural resources and conservation 1
Environmental Science 1
Physical sciences 8
Chemistry, General 4
Physics, General 4
Psychology 61 31 36
Clinical Psychology 31 36
Psychology, General 61
Public administration and social service professions 11 125
Public Administration 11
Social Work 11 114
Security and protective services 29 4
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration 29 4
Social sciences 18
Anthropology 1
International Relations and Affairs 1
Political Science and Government, General 9
Sociology 7
Visual and performing arts 1
Fine/Studio Arts, General 1
 
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