Overview
Student Population
Best Colleges Rank
| Location | Chester, Pennsylvania |
| Online | widener.edu |
| School Type | Private 4 Year |
| Setting | Large Suburban |
| Size | Mid-size |
| Status | Non-profit |
| On Campus Housing | Yes |
| Level of Study | Undergrad/Graduate |
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Find out which students are getting accepted at Widener University-Main Campus, which are not, and how your GPA, SAT, or ACT scores compare.
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Located in Chester, Pennsylvania, Widener University Main Campus is a mid-size four year private college offering both undergrad and graduate programs. In the most recent statistical year 6,245 prospective students applied, and 4,490 were granted admission. Of those admitted 762 enrolled in the school. 4,496 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 2,125 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2019/2020, excluding room and board, is $46,378 plus fees of $950. Widener University-Main Campus is ranked 436 nationally in the CollegeSimply.com 2020 U.S. Colleges Ranking.
Ratings
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Academics
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Outcomes
Value
Widener University-Main Campus is rated within the top 44% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 6 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated
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Rankings
Rankings for Widener University Main Campus within the 2021 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#436 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#305 in Best Private Colleges in the U.S.
#33 in Best Colleges in Pennsylvania
#31 in Best Private Colleges in Pennsylvania
#522 in Best Value Colleges in the U.S.
#36 in Best Value Colleges in Pennsylvania
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Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 1040/1210 |
| ACT | 20/25 |
| GPA | 3.4 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | Jul 7, 2021 |
| Applicant Competition | Low |
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Annual Cost to Attend
Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,300 |
| Other Fees | $950 |
| Room and Board | $14,736 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $1,728 |
| Total One Year Cost | $65,092 |
Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Popular Areas of Study
| Subject | Percent of Class |
|---|---|
| Business | 28% |
| Health Professions | 23% |
| Engineering | 11% |
| Psychology | 8% |
| Education | 5% |
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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=216852 IPEDS survey data for Widener University Main Campus.
Current students may use the Widener University Main Campus GPA calculator to determine their current college GPA.