Widener University is a four-year, private (not-for-profit) school located in Chester, PA. It is classified as Doctoral / Research University by Carnegie Classification, also known as D/PU (Doctoral/Professional University). You can compare their tuition and admission statistics at D/PU (Doctoral/Professional University) comparison page.

The Widener's 2024 tuition & fees is $53,638 for the academic year 2023-2024. 98% of the enrolled undergraduates have received grants or scholarships, with an average aid amount of $27,379.

For the academic year 2022-2023, the school has a total enrollment of 5,416 and the students to faculty ratio is 11 to 1 (9.09%).

Widener's acceptance rate is 84.02% and the yield (enrollment rate) is 14.85%. The median SAT scores is 1170.

Widener ranked 246th in National Universities and 64th in Pennsylvania Colleges rankings. Widener University is accredited by Middle States Commission on Higher Education.

2024 Tuition & Fees and 2025 Estimation

For undergraduate programs, the 2024 tuition & fees of Widener University is $53,638. For graduate programs, its 2024 graduate school tuition & fees is $27,105.

The estimated 2025 tuition & fees for prospective students is $55,714 based on the current year tuition changes from last year. The estimated 2025 graduate school tuition & fees is $28,095.

Undergraduate$53,638
Graduate$27,105
Undergraduate$55,714
Graduate$28,095

The estimation for 2024-2025 tuition costs is based on the cost change rates of last year.


Admission Key Statistics

Acceptance Rate »84.02% Acceptance Rate / 14.85% Yield
Test Scores »1,170 SAT
Graduation Rate »67%
Transfer-out Rate25%
Retention Rate75%(full-time), 75% (part-time)
Student to Faculty Ratio9.09% (11 to 1)
Student Population »5,416 (2,555 undergraduate)
Average Financial Aid »$27,379

Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System), College Scorecard

Learning Opportunities and Campus Services

Widener University offers online classes (distance learning opportunities) for both undergraduate and graduate programs. It has ROTC programs and offers teacher certification programs designed to prepare students to meet the requirements for certification as teachers.

Special Learning Opportunities at Widener
Learning Opportunities
ROTCArmy
Weekend/Evening CollegeYes
Teacher CertificationYes
Study AbroadYes
On-Campus Services
Academic/career counseling serviceYes
Employment services for studentsYes
Placement services for completersYes
On-campus day care for students' childrenNo

Widener University Directory Information

AddressOne University Place, Chester, PA 19013-5792
Phone610-499-4000
WEBSchool's Website
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Disability ServiceDisability Services
School Typefour-year, private (not-for-profit)
Carnegie CategoryDoctoral / Research University
Highest Degree OfferedDoctor's degree

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