Overview of Widener University

Widener University is a private comprehensive university situated on a 110-acre campus in Chester, Pennsylvania. The institution has a large selection of 40 undergraduate degree programs and 50 minors to select from. Also, the institution has a large number of graduate programs for students to select from. Students are supported by a 13 to 1 student/faculty ratio, and professors take a personalized approach to the teaching and learning process. Outside of the classroom, students will find plenty of opportunities to engage with the campus community via the university’s over 80 clubs and organizations. The Widener Pride play in the NCAA Division III MAC Commonwealth Conference.

Enrollment

• Total Enrollment: 6,621 (3,345 undergraduates)
• Gender Breakdown: 43% Male/57% Female
• 87% Full-time

Cost of Attendance Information

• Tuition and Fees: $47,328
• Books: $1,300
• Room and Board: $14,736
• Other Expenses: $1,728
• Total Cost: $65,092

Financial Aid Information

• Percentage of New Students Receiving Aid: 99%
• Percentage of New Students Receiving Types of Aid
  • Grants: 98%
  • Loans: 82%
• Average Amount of Aid
  • Grants: $25,375
  • Loans: $7,307

Academic Programs Offered

• Most Popular Majors: Health Professions and Related Programs; Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services; Engineering; Psychology; and Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services

Retention and Graduation

• First-Year Student Retention (full-time students): 78%
• Transfer Out Rate: 20%
• 4-Year Graduation Rate: 51%
• 6-Year Graduation Rate: 63%

Overview of Widener University Admissions

Students whose SAT/ACT scores and GPA are within the institution’s requirements have a good chance of being admitted. Applicants must complete an online application and send test scores from either the SAT or ACT and high school transcripts. Students with unique talents and accomplishments can still receive strong consideration even if their GPAs are outside of the admissions offices mean range. After applying, students will receive a message from an admissions counselor about the application process’s next steps. Students should make a campus visit to determine if the institution is a good fit for them.

Admissions Data                        

• Percent of Applicants Admitted: 69%
• Test Scores — 25th/75th Percentile
  • SAT Critical Reading: 510/600
  • SAT Math: 510/600
  • SAT Writing: -/-
  • ACT Cumulative: 20/26
  • ACT English: 19/25
  • ACT Math: 19/26

Safety Net Schools: Easy to Gain Admission

If past admission data predicts that you would be a competitive candidate for Widener University, it should be easy to gain admissions to the schools below. If Widener University is currently out of your reach, then you are sure to be a competitive candidate for the schools below.

Pace University, Florida Gulf Coast University, Hampton University, Washington State University, University of Texas at San Antonio, East Carolina University, Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis

Same Tier: Just As Hard to Gain Admission

If you’re a competitive candidate for Widener University, you should have an equal chance of gaining admissions at these schools.

Pace University, University of North Texas, San Jose State University, California State University Long Beach, Florida Gulf Coast University, the University of Texas at San Antonio, Washington State University

Reach Institutions: Gaining Admissions Will be More of a Challenge

These schools are more challenging to gain admission into than Widener University. If you improve your GPA and SAT/ACT scores, then you’ll be a competitive candidate for these schools.

Temple University, University of Arizona, University of Alabama, Quinnipiac University, Ohio University, University of North Texas, University of Texas at Arlington

Applying to Widener University

Application Deadline: Rolling

Undergraduate Admissions Website:

https://www.widener.edu/admissions-aid/undergraduate-admissions

Undergraduate Application Link(s):

https://www.widener.edu/admissions-aid/undergraduate-admissions/apply

Graduate Admissions Website:

https://www.widener.edu/admissions-aid/graduate-admissions    

Graduate Application Link(s):

https://www.widener.edu/admissions-aid/graduate-admissions/apply