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 |
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 5,719 prospective students applied, and 4,834 were granted admission. Of those admitted 608 enrolled in the school. 4,294 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 1,581 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2021/2022, excluding room and board, is $48,724 plus fees of $982. Widener University-Main Campus is ranked 381 nationally in the CollegeSimply.com 2023 U.S. Colleges Ranking.
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Widener University-Main Campus is rated within the top 41% 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 2023 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#381 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#261 in Best Private Colleges in the U.S.
#28 in Best Colleges in Pennsylvania
#26 in Best Private Colleges in Pennsylvania
#471 in Best Value Colleges in the U.S.
#35 in Best Value Colleges in Pennsylvania
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Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 1080/1275 |
| GPA | 3.46 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | Jul 7, 2023 |
| Applicant Competition | Very Low |
| Application Fee | $0 |
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Annual Cost to Attend
Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,332 |
| Other Fees | $982 |
| Room and Board | $14,808 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $1,782 |
| Total One Year Cost | $67,628 |
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.