Widener University Admission
Graduate Application Fee
$35
Acceptance Rate
87.69%
Yield (Enrollment Rate)
10.25%
Freshmen Enrollment
536
SAT Scores
1,200
For the 2022-2023 admission, a total of 5,961 students have applied and 5,227 students have allowed to admit to Widener University (Acceptance rate: 87.69%). Widener's yield, also known as enrollment rate, is 10.25 % where 536 students have finally enrolled out of 5,227 admitted students.
Widener acceptance rate is higher (easier to admit) compared to Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Pennsylvania. Compared to similar schools in rankings such as Immaculata University and Robert Morris University, its acceptance rate is average (the average acceptance rate of the schools is 81.76%).
Widener enrollment rate (yield) is lower (less admitted-students enrolled) compared to Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Pennsylvania. Compared to similar schools in rankings, its yield is average (average yield is 13.49%).
How to Apply to Widener University
The following table summarizes the contact and directory information to apply Widener. Widener offers benefits for veterans, service member, or qualified family members. You may need to prepare certificate of eligibility (COE ) from the Veterans Affairs .
Admission Statistics Charts
The following chart visualizes the admission statistics at Widener and compares to similar schools by type, level and location.
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS).
Test Scores Comparison
In 2023, the average SAT score at Widener University is 1,200 and the average ACT score is 28. Compared to similar schools in college rankings, the admission score of Widener University is comparable to the schools (average score is 1,180). You can check and compare the SAT and ACT scores by subject with tables and charts.
| SAT Average | ACT Average | |
|---|---|---|
| Widener University | 1,200 | 28 |
| Similarly Colleges in Rankings | 1,180 | 0 |
| All U.S. Colleges | 1,123 | 68 |
| Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges | 1,132 | 69 |
| 4-Years Colleges | 1,124 | 68 |
| Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Pennsylvania | 1,157 | 73 |
SAT/ACT Scores by Subject
At Widener University, 93 students submitted SAT scores (17% of enrolled students).
The average SAT score is about 1,200 and it is around average than average for Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Pennsylvania. The following table shows the SAT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Evidence-Based Reading and Writing | 545 | 600 | 650 |
| Mathematics | 560 | 600 | 640 |
| Total | 1,105 | 1,200 | 1,290 |
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)(Last update: December 11, 2023)
At Widener University, 10 students submitted ACT scores (2% of enrolled students).
The average ACT score is about 28 and it is lower than average for Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Pennsylvania. The next table shows the ACT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Composite | 22 | 28 | 29 |
| English | 21 | 25 | 28 |
| Mathematics | 20 | 24 | 26 |
Widener Admission Requirements
The following table summarizes the admission requirement to apply to Widener University. The school requires 3 items to submit - Secondary school GPA, Secondary school record, and TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language).
3 items are Considered if submitted - Completion of college-preparatory program, Recommendations, and Admission test scores.
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school rank | Not Considered |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program | Considered, if submitted |
| Recommendations | Considered, if submitted |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Not Considered |
| Admission test scores | Considered, if submitted |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | Required |
| Work experience | Not Considered |
| Personal statement or essay | Not Considered |
| Legacy status | Not Considered |