Widener University
Widener University is a private nonprofit 4-year institution in Chester, PA. It enrolls about 5,610 students and admits roughly 84% of first-year applicants.
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Type | Private nonprofit 4-year |
| Control | private nonprofit |
| Level | 4-year |
| Location | Chester, PA 19013 |
| County | Delaware County |
| Enrollment | 5,610 |
| Acceptance rate | 84% |
| Applicants / admitted | 7,167 / 6,022 |
| In-state tuition & fees | $53,638 |
| Out-of-state tuition & fees | $53,638 |
| Graduation rate (150%) | 64% |
| Transfer-out rate | 29% |
| Full-time retention rate | 78% |
| Campus setting | Suburb: Large |
| Size category | 5,000 - 9,999 |
| Highest degree offered | Doctor's degree |
| SAT middle 50% (EBRW+Math) | 530–640 |
| Website | https://www.widener.edu/ |
| Phone | 6104994000 |
Admissions
About 7,167 students applied and 6,022 were admitted. Of those admitted, 894 enrolled.
Cost
Tuition and required fees are about $53,638 for full-time first-year students, the same for in-state and out-of-state students, which is typical of private institutions. Room and board are extra.
Outcomes
Of the 770 first-time, full-time students in the 150% cohort, 64% completed their programme within 150% of normal time. That cohort definition matters: part-time students and transfers are not included, so a college that serves many of them can have a low reported rate while still graduating most of its students.
Where it is
Widener University is in Chester, PA, Delaware County. Its coordinates are 39.8617, -75.3554.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the acceptance rate at Widener University?
About 84% of first-year applicants are admitted, based on federal IPEDS data for 7,167 applicants.
How much does Widener University cost?
Tuition and required fees are about $53,638 for in-state students, excluding room and board.
How many students attend Widener University?
About 5,610 students are enrolled.