On-Campus Services and Learning Opportunities

Widener University provides special learning opportunities to students including ROTC and Study Abroad. Widener University offers the distance learning opportunity (online classes ) for both undergraduate and graduate level courses. It provides on-campus services to students including Academic/career counseling service and Employment services.

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Room & Board Plan

Widener University has the on-campus housing such as dormitory and college owned apartments. The total capacity is 1,400 the average room costs is $8,000. It offers the meal plan and its average costs is $7,200. The combined charge for room and board is $15,200.
2022-2023 Room & Board Plan at Widener University
On-campus Housing Offered
Total Room Capacity1,400
Average Room Costs$8,000
Meal Plan
Meals per Week-
Average Meal Costs$7,200
Combine charge for romm and board$15,200

On-campus Student Services

Widener University provides 3 on-campus services to its students including Academic/career counseling service, and Employment services, and Placement services for completers.
2022-2023 on-campus student services at Widener University
Academic/career counseling service
Employment services
Placement services for completers
On-campus day care for students

Special Learning Opportunities

Widener University offers 5 special learning opportunities to its students including Distance Learning (online classes), and ROTC, and Study Abroad, and Weekend/Evening College, and Teacher Certification.
Special Learning Opportunities at Widener University
Distance LearningUndergraduate, Graduate
Online CoursesUndergraduate, Graduate
Online Degree ProgramsUndergraduate, Graduate
ROTC
Army
Study Abroad
Weekend/Evening College
Teacher Certification
  • Students can complete their preparation in certain areas of specialization
  • Students must complete their preparation at another institution for certain areas of specialization
  • Approved by the state for initial certification or licensure of teachers.

Services and Programs for Veterans

Widener University offers services and programs for veterans, military servicemembers, or their families including Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program) and Credit for military training.
Services and Programs for Veterans at Widener University
Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)
Credit for military training
Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military servicemembers, and their families
Recognized student veteran organization
Member of Servicemembers Opportunity Colleges

Library Services

Next table shows the supported library services and resource types at Widener University. It has 3 branches and independent libraries with total 786,006 collection. 330,910 physically printed books/media and 455,096 electronical resources are served for their students.
Library Services at Widener University
Physical facilities3 branches and independent libraries
Organized collection of printed materials
  • Total library collection: 786,006
  • Total Physical collection: 330,910
  • Total Electronic collection: 455,096
Access to digital/electronic resources
Staff trained to provide and interpret library materials
Established library hours
Access to library collections that are shared with other institutions

Sports/Athletic Information

Widener is a member of Middle Atlantic States Athletic Corporation. Total 733 students play for athletic teams at Widener University - 469 men and 264 women players. For popular college sports, there are 30 baseball players, 34 basketball players and 140 football players. Next table describes sports and athletic information at Widener University campus.
Sports and Athletic Information at Widener University
SportsMenWomenConference
Baseball300Middle Atlantic States Athletic Corporation
Basketball1816Middle Atlantic States Athletic Corporation
Field Hockey023NCAA Division III (with football)
Football1400Middle Atlantic States Athletic Corporation
Golf120NCAA Division III (with football)
Lacrosse4426NCAA Division III (with football)
Soccer2427NCAA Division III (with football)
Softball017NCAA Division III (with football)
Swimming1720NCAA Division III (with football)
Track and Field184120NCAA Division III (with football)
Volleyball015NCAA Division III (with football)

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All data used in our site is from IPEDS (The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System), U.S. Department of Education, academic year 2022-2023