Widener University

Chester, PA • private • III | Middle Atlantic Conferences

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Overview

Institution Type

private

Campus Setting

Suburban

Student Population

Undergrad: 3,046 • Total: 6,270

Academic Calendar

Semester

Address

One University Place
Chester, PA
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Website

www.widener.edu

Region

Northeast

Carnegie Classification

R2: Doctoral Universities – High Research Activity

Student Demographics

Gender Distribution

Male: 1,183 (38.8%) • Female: 1,863 (61.2%)

Race/Ethnicity Distribution

Asian	121	4.0%
Black/African American	710	23.3%
Hispanic/Latino	238	7.8%
White	1,745	57.3%
Two or More Races	42	1.4%
International	57	1.9%

Admissions & Selectivity

Acceptance Rate

84.0%

6,022 admitted from 7,167 applicants

Standardized Testing Policy

Test Flexible

SAT Score Range (25th-75th percentile)

Reading: 530-640
Math: 520-620
Total: 1050-1260

Application Types Offered

EA ED I RD

Application Requirements

—

Financial Aid Forms

FAFSA only

Deadlines

EA:	12/01/2025
ED I:	11/01/2025
RD:	Rolling

Academic Outcomes

6-Year Graduation Rate

63.5%

4-Year Graduation Rate

55.7%

Freshman Retention Rate

78.0%

Student-Faculty Ratio

11.0:1

Cost & Financial Aid

Total Cost of Attendance (2022-23)

$72,598

Tuition + Room & Board + Books

Annual Tuition & Fees (2022-23)

Tuition: $54,660

Room & Board

$16,530

Books & Supplies

$1,408

Average Net Price by Family Income (2022-23)

$0-30,000	$21,200
$30,001-48,000	$22,275
$48,001-75,000	$22,514
$75,001-110,000	$25,900
$110,001+	$32,296

Students Receiving Pell Grants

89%

Average Grant/Scholarship Aid

$30,720

🏈 Athletics

NCAA Division

III

Conference

Middle Atlantic Conferences

Men's Sports (10)

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

Women's Sports (10)

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

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Common questions about Widener University

What is Widener University's acceptance rate?

Widener University accepts 84% of applicants, from 7,167 applications.

How much does Widener University cost?

Tuition and fees are $54,660. Families earning under $30,000 pay $21,200 on average after aid.

Does Widener University require SAT or ACT scores?

Widener University considers test scores but does not require them.

What SAT score do you need for Widener University?

Admitted students typically score between 530 and 620 on the SAT sections reported.

What is Widener University's graduation rate?

64% of students graduate within six years.