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Widener University
Chester,
PA
•4-Year Private•
Acceptance Rate88%
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About Widener University
Widener University is a private, nonprofit university in the city of Chester, Pennsylvania. Widener University was founded in 1821. The university enrolls around 5,416 students a year, including 2,555 undergrad students.
2022 Acceptance Rate for Widener University
It is moderately difficult to get into Widener University. Widener University admitted 88% of all applicants in 2022. Out of 5,961 applications received in 2022, 5,227 students were offered admission.
| Widener University Admissions Facts At-A-Glance | |
|---|---|
| Overall Acceptance Rate | 88% |
| Early Decision Acceptance Rate | ED not offered |
| Early Action Acceptance Rate | EA Offered but % not available |
| Average GPA | 3.5 |
| Test Optional | Yes |
| Applicants Submitting SAT scores | 17% |
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Widener University is located in the city of Chester, Pennsylvania, near Philadelphia.
If you would like to see Widener University for yourself, be sure to plan a visit! The best way to reach campus is to take Interstate 95 to Chester, or book a flight to the nearest airport, Philadelphia International.
You can also take a virtual campus tour to get a sense of what Widener University and Chester are like without leaving home.
College Info
Widener University Application Deadline
First-Year Applications are Due
Continuous processing
Transfer Applications are Due
Continuous processing
The deadline for Fall first-year applications to Widener University is Continuous processing.
The deadline for Fall transfer applications to Widener University is Continuous processing.
Check the school website for more information about deadlines for specific programs or special admissions programs
Widener University SAT Scores
Composite SAT Range
1110 - 1270
Math SAT Range
560 - 640
Reading SAT Range
545 - 650
Widener University Tuition & Fees
Tuition & Fees
$69,188
In State$69,188
Out-of-State
Cost Breakdown
In State
Out-of-State
State Tuition
$52,598
$52,598
Fees
$1,040
$1,040
Housing
$15,550
$15,550
Books
Unknown
Unknown
Student Life
Wondering what life at Widener University is like? There are approximately 5,416 students enrolled at Widener University, including 2,555 undergraduate students and 2,861 graduate students. 92% percent of students attend school full-time, 61% percent are from PA and 39% percent of students are from other states.
92%
Full Time8%
Part Time61%
In State39%
Out-of-StateData Source: IPEDs and Peterson's Databases © 2022 Peterson's LLC All rights reserved
Quick Facts
Total Enrollment
5,416
Campus Setting
Urban
Acceptance Rate
88%
Fall Freshmen
Application Deadline
Continuous processing
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