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Widener University

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One University Place, Chester, PA 19013-5792
Widener University is a private institution located in Chester, PA. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 2,866 students, and follows a semester based system. Admissions at Widener University is less competitive with an acceptance rate of 75%, while the annual tuition including fees is $47,770 per year.
Undergraduate Enrollment
2,866
Acceptance Rate
75%
SAT Range
1,035 – 1,210
ACT Range
20 – 26

Admissions

Applicants5,739
Application Fee$0
Admitted4,280
Acceptance Rate75%
Enrolled600
Enrollment Rate14%

Cost & Tuition

Total cost (in-state)$65,390
In-state tuition$47,770
Total cost (out-of-state)$65,390
Out-of-state tuition$47,770
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Financial Aid & Scholarship

Students receiving grant aid
97%
Students receiving financial aid
98%

Student Loans

Student Body

In-state
55%
Out-of-state
44%
International
0%

Academics

successAccept AP credits
successStudy abroad programs
successEvening/weekend degree programs
successTeacher certification

Top Majors

Health Professions
35%
Business, Management and Marketing
18%
Engineering
15%
Psychology
8%
Biological and Biomedical Sciences
5%
Computer and Information Sciences
3%
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement and Firefighting
3%
Communication & Journalism
2%
Education
2%
Social Sciences
2%

After College

Average (median) Annual Salary

6 years after graduation
$45,300
8 years after graduation
$50,700
10 years after graduation
$53,400

Athletics

Men's Varsity Sports

Baseball, Basketball, Football, Golf, Lacrosse, Soccer, Swimming, Track and Field (Indoor), Track and Field (Outdoor), Cross Country, Volleyball

Women's Varsity Sports

Basketball, Field Hockey, Golf, Lacrosse, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Track and Field (Indoor), Track and Field (Outdoor), Cross Country, Volleyball

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