Applying to Widener

Acceptance RateSAT Median
84.00% 1,170
Widener University's acceptance rate is 84.00% for 2023-2024 admission. A total of 7,167 students applied and 6,020 were admitted to the school. Judging by the acceptance rate, it is relatively easy (higher than the national average) to get into Widener.
Widener's acceptance rate places 51st out of 120 Pennsylvania colleges with competitive admission.
The median SAT score is 1,170 at Widener. Widener's SAT score ranks 34th out of 91 Pennsylvania colleges that consider SAT score for admission.
To apply to Widener, it is required to submit high school GPA and record. The SAT and ACT score is not required, but considered for admission. In addition, english proficiency test score is also considered (required).
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Admission Statistics

For the academic year 2023-24, the acceptance rate of Widener University is 84.00% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 15.00%. 3,083 men and 4,084 women applied to Widener and 2,497 men and 3,512 women students were accepted.
Among them, 325 men and 562 women were enrolled in the school (Fall 2023). The following table and chart show the admission statistics including the number of applicants, acceptance rate, and yield at Widener.
Acceptance Rate and Admission Statistics at Widener
TotalMenWomenAnother GenderGender Unknown
Applicants7,1673,0834,08400
Admitted6,0202,4973,51200
Enrolled90332556200
Acceptance Rate 84.00%80.99%85.99%--
Yield 15.00%13.02%16.00%--
Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)
Widener University 2023 Acceptance Rate By Gender chart

SAT and ACT Score Distribution

In 2024, 97 students (11% of enrolled) have submitted their SAT scores
The median SAT score is 1,170 with 590 SAT EBRW and 580 SAT Math median scores. The 75th percentile SAT score of EBRW (Evidence-Based Reading / Writing) is 640 and the 25th percentile is 530. The SAT Math 75th percentile score is 620 and 25th percentile is 520 .
2024 SAT and ACT Scores at Widener
25th Percentile50th Percentile (Median)75th Percentile
SAT Total105011701260
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing530590640
SAT Math520580620
ACT Composite000
ACT Math000
ACT English000
Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)

Application Requirements

It requires to submit High School GPA, High School Record (or Transcript), and English Proficiency Test to its applicants.
The SAT and ACT test score is not reqired, but considered in admission process at Widener. The english proficiency test is reqired .
The next table summarizes the application requirements to apply Widener University.
For more admission information such as minimum GPA and deadlines, see its online application page .
Widener Admission Requirements
High School GPARequired
High School RankNot Considered
High School Record (or Transcript)Required
Completion of College Preparatory ProgramConsidered, if submitted
RecommendationsConsidered, if submitted
Formal Demonstration of CompetenciesNot Considered
SAT / ACTConsidered, if submitted
English Proficiency TestRequired
Other Test (Wonderlic,WISC-III,etc)Not Considered
Work experienceNot Considered
Personal statement or essayNot Considered
Legacy statusNot Considered

General Admissions Information

Application fee is $35 for applying graduate schools. The next table provides general admission information for applying to Widener.
Admission Information for Applying to Widener
Open Admission PolicyNo
Graduate Application Fees$35
Admission Informationhttps://www.widener.edu/admissions-aid
Online Applicationhttps://www.widener.edu/admissions-aid/undergraduate-admissions/apply
Calendar SystemSemester
Course for High School StudentsOffers within and/or outside a dual enrollment
Credits AcceptedCredits for Life Experiences, Advanced placement (AP) Credits
Degree Offered1-Year Certificate, Associate, Bachelor, Post-Bachelor Certificate, Master, Post-Master Certificate, Doctoral (Research), Doctoral (Professional Practice)
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