Overview

Widener University is a University institution located in Chester, PA, in an urban setting.

Location & Contact

Address One University Place
Chester, PA  19013-5792
United States

Contact Phone: 888-WIDENER

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Majors & Degrees

Area, Ethnic, Cultural, And Gender Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Women's Studies
Biological And Biomedical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Biochemistry
Biology/biological Sciences, General
Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Accounting
Business Administration And Management, General
Business Administration, Management And Operations, Other
Business Statistics
Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services, Other
Business/commerce, General
Business/managerial Economics
Finance And Financial Management Services, Other
Finance, General
Financial Planning And Services
Hospitality Administration/management, General
Hospitality Administration/management, Other
Hotel/motel Administration/management
Human Resources Management And Services, Other
International Business/trade/commerce
Management Information Systems And Services, Other
Marketing/marketing Management, General
Office Management And Supervision
Operations Management And Supervision
Communication, Journalism And Related Programs	Associate	Bachelors
Advertising
Broadcast Journalism
Communication And Media Studies, Other
Mass Communication/media Studies
Photojournalism
Public Relations, Advertising, And Applied Communication
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Computer And Information Sciences, General
Computer Science
Informatics
Information Science/studies
Education	Associate	Bachelors
Biology Teacher Education
Chemistry Teacher Education
Early Childhood Education And Teaching
Education, General
Educational/instructional Technology
Elementary Education And Teaching
English/language Arts Teacher Education
French Language Teacher Education
History Teacher Education
Junior High/intermediate/middle School Education And Teaching
Kindergarten/preschool Education And Teaching
Mathematics Teacher Education
Psychology Teacher Education
Science Teacher Education/general Science Teacher Education
Social Studies Teacher Education
Spanish Language Teacher Education
Special Education And Teaching, General
Engineering	Associate	Bachelors
Bioengineering And Biomedical Engineering
Chemical Engineering
Civil Engineering, General
Electrical And Electronics Engineering
Engineering, General
Mechanical Engineering
Mechatronics, Robotics, And Automation Engineering
Engineering Technologies/Technicians	Associate	Bachelors
Engineering/industrial Management
English Language And Literature/Letters	Associate	Bachelors
Creative Writing
English Language And Literature, General
Rhetoric And Composition/writing Studies, Other
Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics	Associate	Bachelors
Foreign Languages And Literatures, General
French Language And Literature
Modern Languages
Spanish Language And Literature
Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Allied Health And Medical Assisting Services, Other
Diagnostic Medical Sonography/sonographer And Ultrasound Technician
Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences, Other
Health Services/allied Health/health Sciences, General
Medical Radiologic Technology/science - Radiation Therapist
Pre-dentistry Studies
Pre-medicine/pre-medical Studies
Pre-veterinary Studies
Radiologic Technology/science - Radiographer
Registered Nursing/registered Nurse
History	Associate	Bachelors
History, General
Legal Professions And Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Legal Assistant/paralegal
Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities	Associate	Bachelors
General Studies
Humanities/humanistic Studies
Liberal Arts And Sciences/liberal Studies
Mathematics And Statistics	Associate	Bachelors
Mathematics, General
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Behavioral Sciences
Multi-/interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Natural Resources And Conservation	Associate	Bachelors
Environmental Science
Environmental Studies
Parks, Recreation, Leisure And Fitness Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Sport And Fitness Administration/management
Physical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Chemistry, General
Physics, General
Psychology	Associate	Bachelors
Psychology, General
Psychology, Other
Public Administration And Social Service Professions	Associate	Bachelors
Social Work
Science Technologies/Technicians	Associate	Bachelors
Industrial Radiologic Technology/technician
Security And Protective Services	Associate	Bachelors
Criminal Justice/law Enforcement Administration
Social Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Anthropology, General
Anthropology, Other
Economics, General
International Relations And Affairs
Political Science And Government, General
Social Sciences, General
Sociology, General
Visual And Performing Arts	Associate	Bachelors
Fine Arts And Art Studies, Other
Fine/studio Arts, General

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

5,961

Applied

5,227

Accepted

2,555

Enrolled

Female Admissions

3,330

Females Applied

2,986

Females Accepted

90%

Acceptance Rate

Male Admissions

2,631

Males Applied

2,241

Males Accepted

85%

Acceptance Rate

Applying

0

Application Fee

3.49

Avg. high school GPA for freshman

Admission Requirements
Required	Transcript of high school record

Application Deadlines

Type	Application Closing	Notification Date	Rolling Admissions
Fall freshmen	Not reported	Not reported	Yes
Out of state Fall freshmen	Not reported	Not reported	Yes
Other early decision plan	November 1st	November 25th
Transfer	Not reported	Not reported	Yes

Test Scores Accepted

Test	Avg. Score	25th %	75th %
SAT Critical Reading		545	650
SAT Math		560	640
ACT Composite		22	29

Tuition & Fees

Tuition

52,598

Private

Fees

1,040

Full-time student fees

15,550

Room & board

8,200

Room only

Other Payment Considerations

Guaranteed tuition plan offered	No
Tuition pre-payment plan	No
Tuition payment plans offered	Yes
Student groups that qualify for full or partial waiver of tuition	Employees

Financial Aid

36,455

Avg. Financial Aid Package

38,995

Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package

32,026

Avg. International Student Financial Aid Package

4,558

Avg. Loan Aid

28,981

Avg. Grant Aid

31,993

Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded

Percentage of students with need who receive financial aid

74%

Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met

26%

Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met

Student Body

2,555

Total Undergrad students

1%

International Students

39%

Out-of-state students

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino	6.26%
Black or African American	18.15%
White or Caucasian	65.54%
American Indian or Alaska Native	0.16%
Asian	4.27%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	0.08%
Two or more races	1.2%
Other	2.95%

Gender

Male (41.53%)

Female (58.47%)

Campus Life

Housing

Type
College-owned housing	Yes
Housing requirements	Yes
Housing options	Cooperative housing Co-ed housing Disabled housing Men-only housing Women-only housing Freshman car parking
% of undergrad students who live in college housing	Not Reported

Student Activities

Student-run campus newspaper

Drama/theatre group

Student-run radio station

Student-run television station

Marching band

Choral groups

Student Services

Legal services

Health clinic

Personal/psychological counseling

Women's center

International students advisor

Student Organizations

Greek fraternities

Greek sororities

Local fraternities

Local sororities

Campus Security & Safety

24-hour emergency telephone/alarm services

24-hour patrols by trained officers

Student patrols

Late-night transport/escort services

Electronically-operated dormitory entrances

Athletics

Men's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Baseball		Division 3	No
Basketball		Division 3	No
Cheerleading	No	No	No
Cross-country Running		Division 3	No
Field Hockey	No	No	No
Football		Division 3	No
Golf		Division 3	No
Ice Hockey		No	No
Indoor Track		Division 3	No
Lacrosse		Division 3	No
Rugby		No	No
Soccer		Division 3	No
Softball	No	No	No
Swimming And Diving		Division 3	No
Track And Field		Division 3	No
Volleyball		Division 3	No

Women's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Baseball	No	No	No
Basketball		Division 3	No
Cheerleading	No	Division 3	No
Cross-country Running		Division 3	No
Field Hockey		Division 3	No
Football	No	No	No
Golf		Division 3	No
Ice Hockey	No	No	No
Indoor Track		Division 3	No
Lacrosse		Division 3	No
Rugby		No	No
Soccer		Division 3	No
Softball		Division 3	No
Swimming And Diving		Division 3	No
Track And Field		Division 3	No
Volleyball		Division 3	No

Faculty

686

Total Faculty

11:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

Full-time - 27

Part-time - 410

Male - 257

Female - 429