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Widener University

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One University Place
Chester, Pennsylvania 19013-5792
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Widener University-Main Campus

One University Place
Chester, Pennsylvania 19013-5792
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Widener University at a Glance

Widener University is a medium-sized private college located in the suburb of Chester, Pennsylvania. Currently, there are roughly 5,615 students enrolled, 40% of which are male and 60% female. Athletically, Widener University is an NCAA III school and is part of the Middle Atlantic Conference.

General Information

Student Count:5,615
Gender Ratio:40% Male, 60% Female
Academic Calendar:Semester
Degrees Offered:Bachelor's, Associate's and Master's
School Setting:Medium-sized four-year, highly residential
Academic Duration:Four or more years
City Setting: Suburb
School Type:Private
Religious Affiliation:Not applicable

Tuition & Fees

Yearly In-state Tuition:$31,340
Yearly Out-of-state Tuition:$31,340
Yearly Room:$5,820
Yearly Board:$5,450
In-state Cost (On Campus):$45,975
Out-of-state Cost (On Campus):$45,975

Contact Info

Financial Aid Website | Admissions Website
General Phone:(610) 499-4000
Athletic Phone:(610) 499-4442

Student Accommodations

Dorm Capacity:1,600 students
Meal Plan:Yes
Meals Provided each Week:19
On-campus Library:Yes
On-campus Hospital:No
On-campus Day Care:No

Widener University Admissions & Academics

On average, Widener University has around 4,636 yearly applicants.

Academics and Application

High School GPA:Required
SAT/ACT:Required
AP Credit:Accepted
Letters of Rec:Recommended
Class Rank:Required
Transcript:Required
College Prep:Required
Life Experience:Not Accepted
Dual Credit:Accepted
TOEFL:Required
Competencies:N/A
Other Tests:N/A

Admissions & Test Scores

Total Applicants:4,636
Male Applicants:2,144
Female Applicants:2,492
% Male Applicants:46%
% Female Applicants:54%
Total Admitted:3,251
Admitted Males:1,557
Admitted Females:1,694
% Admitted Males:48%
% Admitted Females:52%

Applicant Test Score Statistics

SAT Scores Submitted:703
Percent Who Submit SAT:99%
ACT Scores Submitted:N/A
Percent Who Submit ACT:N/A

SAT Scores

25th% Reading:440
25th% Math:460
25th% Writing:N/A
25th% Overall:N/A
75th% Reading:540
75th% Math:560
75th% Writing:N/A
75th% Overall:N/A

ACT Scores

25th% Reading:N/A
25th% Math:N/A
25th% Writing:N/A
25th% Overall:N/A
75th% Reading:N/A
75th% Math:N/A
75th% Writing:N/A
75th% Overall:N/A

Widener University Athletics
"Home of the Pride"

General Pride Sports Info

Division:NCAA III
Conference:Middle Atlantic Conference
Team Colors:Gold and Blue
Stadium Name:Leslie C Quick Jr
Stadium Capacity:4,000
Gym Name:Schwartz Ath Center
Gym Capacity:1,500

Pride Contact Info

Phone:(610) 499-4000
Athletic Phone:(610) 499-4442
Website:http://www.widener.edu
Athletic Website:http://www.widener.edu/athletics

Widener University Campus & Student Body

Widener University offers a total of 50 different majors and 3 degree award levels: Bachelor's, Associate's and Master's.

Student Body Info

Unknown:18.6%
Non-resident:2.9%
Multi-Ethnic:Unavailable
White:Unavailable
Pac. Islander:Unavailable
Asian:Unavailable
Afr. American:Unavailable
Hispanic:Unavailable
Nat. American:Unavailable

Campus Programs & Info

ROTC:   Army
Distance Learning Program:Yes
Study Abroad Program:Yes
Career Counseling:Yes
Stud. Employment Services:Yes
Evening Classes:Yes
Weekend Classes:Yes
Remedial Services:Yes
Post-grad Placement:Yes

Offered Majors & Degrees

MajorBach.Mast.Assoc.Doct.
Biology & Biomedical SciencesYes
Business Management & MarketingYesYesYes
Communication & JournalismYes
Computer ScienceYesYesYes
EducationYesYes
EngineeringYesYesYes
Engineering TechnologiesYes
English & LiteratureYes
Foreign Languages & LinguisticsYes
Health ProfessionsYesYesYes
HistoryYes
Interdisciplinary StudiesYesYes
Law Enforcement & Protective ServicesYesYes
Liberal ArtsYesYesYes
Mathematics & StatisticsYes
Natural ResourcesYes
Physical ScienceYes
PsychologyYesYes
Public Administration & Social ServiceYesYes
Social ScienceYes
Visual & Performing ArtsYes

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