Applying to Widener

Acceptance Rate	SAT Median
84.02%	1,170

Widener University's acceptance rate is 84.02% for 2023-2024 admission. A total of 7,167 students applied and 6,022 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 84.02% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 14.85%. 3,083 men and 4,084 women applied to Widener and 2,504 men and 3,518 women students were accepted.

Among them, 335 men and 559 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
	Total	Men	Women	Another Gender	Gender Unknown
Applicants	7,167	3,083	4,084	0	0
Admitted	6,022	2,504	3,518	0	0
Enrolled	894	335	559	0	0
Acceptance Rate	84.02%	81.22%	86.14%	-	-
Yield	14.85%	13.38%	15.89%	-	-

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 75^th percentile SAT score of EBRW (Evidence-Based Reading / Writing) is 640 and the 25^th percentile is 530. The SAT Math 75^th percentile score is 620 and 25^th percentile is 520 .

2024 SAT and ACT Scores at Widener
	25^th Percentile	50^th Percentile (Median)	75^th Percentile
SAT Total	1050	1170	1260
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing	530	590	640
SAT Math	520	580	620
ACT Composite	-		-
ACT Math	-		-
ACT English	-		-

Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)

First-year Enrollment by Gender and Enrolled Type

For the academic year 2023-24, total 894 first-year students enrolled in Widener. The proportion of full-time students is 99.78% and part-time students is 0.22%.

By gender, the proportion of men students is 37.47% and women students is 62.53%.

The following table and chart visualize the first-year students by gender and enrolled type at Widener.

First-Year Students by Gender and Enrolled Type at Widener
	Total	Men	Women
Total	894	335	559
Full-time	892	335	557
Part-time	2	0	2

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 GPA	Required
High School Rank	Not Considered
High School Record (or Transcript)	Required
Completion of College Preparatory Program	Considered, if submitted
Recommendations	Considered, if submitted
Formal Demonstration of Competencies	Not Considered
SAT / ACT	Considered, if submitted
English Proficiency Test	Required
Other Test (Wonderlic,WISC-III,etc)	Not Considered
Work experience	Not Considered
Personal statement or essay	Not Considered
Legacy status	Not 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 Policy	No
Graduate Application Fees	$35
Admission Information	https://www.widener.edu/admissions-aid
Online Application	https://www.widener.edu/admissions-aid/undergraduate-admissions/apply
Calendar System	Semester
Course for High School Students	Offers within and/or outside a dual enrollment
Credits Accepted	Credits for Life Experiences, Advanced placement (AP) Credits
Degree Offered	1-Year Certificate, Associate, Bachelor, Post-Bachelor Certificate, Master, Post-Master Certificate, Doctoral (Research), Doctoral (Professional Practice)

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