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Widener University

Chester, PA 4-Year Private
Acceptance Rate88%
Acceptance Rate88%

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.

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College Info

One University Place Chester, PA 19013-5792

Campus Setting: Urban

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

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Composite SAT Range

1110 - 1270

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Math SAT Range

560 - 640

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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

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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 Time

8%

Part Time

61%

In State

39%

Out-of-State

Data 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%

Tuition and Fees

In State

$53,638

Out-of-State

$53,638

Fall Freshmen
Application Deadline

Continuous processing
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