Widener University
tuition & fees
$55,730
graduate tuition & fees
$28,004
acceptance rate
71%
Student Population
5,713
online students
1,022
Number of Programs
179
Financial Aid Amount
$40,208
SAT Scores
1,180
Graduation Rate
68%
Widener University is a Private, 4 years college located in Chester, Pennsylvania. Widener ranked 353rd in National Universities and 53rd in Pennsylvania Colleges.
It has a total enrollment of 5,713 including undergraduate and graduate students and student to faculty ratio is 11 to 1. It is a Doctoral/Research University school by Carnegie Classification and its highest degree is Doctor's degree - research/scholarship and professional practice. Widener's acceptance rate is 70.93% last year (undergraduate school).
Widener University is accredited by Middle States Commission on Higher Education.
School Overview
The following table shows the basic characteristic of Widener University and directory information. You may want to visit the school's website to check application deadlines, requirements, and financial information.
| Contact Information | |
|---|---|
| Address | One University Place, Chester, PA 19013-5792 |
| Phone | 610-499-4000 |
| WEB | https://www.widener.edu/ |
| Admission Information | |
| Admission | https://www.widener.edu/admissions-aid |
| Online Application | https://www.widener.edu/admissions-aid/undergraduate-admissions/apply |
| Financial Aid | https://www.widener.edu/admissions-aid/financial-aid |
| Net Price Calculator | https://tcc.ruffalonl.com/Widener University/Net Price Calculator |
| Veterans Tuition | https://www.widener.edu/admissions-aid/military-veterans-admissions/financial-aid |
| Disability Service | https://www.widener.edu/student-experience/student-success-support/student-accessibility-services |
| School Category | |
| School Type | Private, 4 years |
| Carnegie Category | Doctoral/Research University |
| Highest Degree Offered | Doctor's degree - research/scholarship and professional practice |
Acceptance Rate and Admission Statistics
The acceptance rate of Widener University is 70.93% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 13.81%.
| Open Admission Policy | ✗ |
|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 70.93 % |
| Yield (Enrollment Rate) | 13.81 % |
Tuition & Fees
Widener's 2025 tuition & fees is $55,730 for undergraduate students. The undergraduate tuition increased by 3.90% compared to the last year's rate ($53,638).
For graduate programs, its 2025 tuition & fees is $28,004. The graduate tuition increased by 3.32% compared to the last year's rate.
| Amounts | |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate Tuition & Fees | $55,730 |
| Graduate Tuition & Fees | $28,004 |
*Data Source: 2024-2025 Tuition & Fees - NCES (Last Update: 6/05/2025)
Student Population
A total of 5,713 students have enrolled at Widener (2024-2025). Among them, 1,022 students have enrolled online exclusively to earn their degrees. Widener has 2,975 undergraduate students and the graduate school has 2,738 students. You can check student population by gender, age, race/ethnicity, attending status, and online learning.
| Total Students | 5,713 |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate Students | 2,975 |
| Graduate Students | 2,738 |
| Online Enrollment | 1,022 |
Offered Degrees and On-Campus Services
Widener offers 179 programs including both undergraduate and graduate programs.
The following tables summarizes the offered programs, on-campus services, and special learning opportunities offered by Widener
| Number of programs | 179 Programs |
|---|---|
| Offered Degrees/Programs | Certificates of at least 12 weeks but less than 1 year 1 Year Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| Academic/career counseling service | ✔ |
|---|---|
| Employment services | ✔ |
| Placement services for completers | ✔ |
| On-campus day care for students | ✗ |
| Distance Learning (online classes) | ✔ |
|---|---|
| ROTC | ✔ |
| Study Abroad | ✔ |
| Weekend/Evening College | ✔ |
| Teacher Certification | ✔ |