Widener University
4-years Private College In Chester, PA
Widener University (referred to as Widener) is a Private (not-for-profit), 4 or more years school located in Chester, PA. It is classified as Doctoral/Research University school by Carnegie Classification and its highest level of offering is Doctor's degree - research/scholarship and professional practice. The 2023 tuition & fees at Widener University is $53,638. The school has a total enrollment of 5,416 and student to faculty ratio is 9.09% (11 to 1).The highest degree offered at Widener University is Doctor's degree - research/scholarship and professional practice. It offers 1 Year Certificate, Associate, Master's, Post-Master Certificate, Doctorate (Research), and Doctorate (Professional Practice) degrees and programs.
2023 Key Facts
| Tuition & Fees | $53,638 (2023) |
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| Acceptance Rate | 87.69% |
| Student Population | 5,416 |
| Test Scores | 1,200 (SAT) 28 (ACT) |
| Graduation Rate | 67% |
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11 to 1 |
Widener University is accredited by Middle States Commission on Higher Education (7/1/1954 - Current[Estimated Date]).
2021-2022 Tuition & Fees
The undergraduate tuition & fees at Widener University is $53,638 for academic year 2021-2022. The graduate tuition & fees at Widener University is $27,105 for academic year 2021-2022. Widener University offers the alternative tuition plans. 98 students have received grants and/or scholarships and the average amount of received financial aid is $27,379 (exclude student loans).
Admission, Enrollment, and Graduation
The acceptance rate at Widener University is 87.69% and the admission yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 10.25%. The average SAT score is 1,200 and the average ACT score is 28. Widener University accepts dual credit, advanced placement(AP) credits. Total 5,416 students are attending at Widener University (2,555 undergraduate students). There are 263 full-time faculty (instructional/teaching staffs) and 442 part-time faculty working for Widener University. The students to faculty ratio is 11 to 1 (9.09%). The number of non-teaching staffs is 808 (full-time) and 486 (part-time). The graduation rate at Widener University is 67% and transfer-out rate is 25%. The retention rate is 75% at the school.
Special Learning Opportunities & On-Campus Services
Widener University offers the distance education programs that all courses for completing a degree program can be done through online exclusively for undergraduate and graduate programs. In addition, the distance learning courses are offered for students who are not enrolled online exclusively. Widener University offers ROTC, study abroad, weekend/evening college, teacher certification program. On Widener University campus, academic/career services, employment services for students, placement services for completers are provided for their students.
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