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Widener University-Main Campus

www.widener.edu • Chester, Pennsylvania

4-year Private • primarily residential Small Campus • Large City-Suburb • Calendar: Semester System

2,784

Undergraduates

600

Freshmen

75%

Admission Rate

14%

Enrollment Rate

55%

4‑year Graduation Rate

65%

6‑year Graduation Rate

Trend data: 2010-2020

Undergraduates by Gender

Men: 43%
Women: 57%

Undergraduates by Race

Native American: 0%
Asian: 3%
African American: 12%
Hispanic: 6%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0%
Caucasian: 72%
2 or more races: 3%
Unknown: 2%
International: 2%

2020 Freshman by Geography

Students with disabilities

Under 3% of the students at Widener University-Main Campus are registered with the college's disability services office.

Cost of Attendance (2021-22)

Cost of Attendance	$67,628
Tuition	$49,706
Room & Board (on-campus)	$14,808
Books & Supplies	$1,332
Transportation & Other	$1,782

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Financial Aid Information

Need-based Aid (2021-22)

Percentage of students receiving some need-based aid		98%
Percentage of students receiving some Federal aid		28%
Percentage of students receiving some institutional aid		95%
Percentage of students with education loans		82%

2026 Application Information

Direct application website

Deadlines

We do not have the deadline information for this college.

Requirements

Test Scores: Considered
High School GPA: Required
Transcripts: Recommended
High School Rank: Required
Recommendations: Recommended

Admissions Information

Widener University-Main Campus's Admissions Page

GPA Profile

In 2020, the average GPA of students admitted to Widener University-Main Campus was 3.40.

Majors: 70 (See List)

Intercollegiate Sports: 11 (See List)

Division: NCAA Division III (with football)
Conference: Middle Atlantic States Athletic Corporation

Location

Chester, Pennsylvania

Getting There

Nearest Airport (6 mi): Philadelphia Intl (PHL)
Philadelphia, PA

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