Widener University

Chester, PA • privateDIII | Middle Atlantic Conferences
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Overview

Institution Type
private
Campus Setting
Suburban (Suburb: Large )
Student Population
Undergrad: 3,046 • Total: 6,270
Academic Calendar
Semester
Address
One University Place
Chester, PA
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Website
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)
$62,772
Tuition + Room & Board + Books
Annual Tuition & Fees (2022-23)
Tuition: $52,598
Room & Board
$1,408
Books & Supplies
$8,766
Average Net Price by Family Income (2022-23)
$0-30,000 $25,328
$30,001-48,000 $25,620
$48,001-75,000 $28,722
$75,001-110,000 $31,013
$110,001+ $34,560
Students Receiving Pell Grants
89%
Average Grant/Scholarship Aid
$30,720

🏈 Athletics

NCAA Division
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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