Widener University (WU)

Black Pinpoint One University Place | Chester, PA | 19013

01. Overview

02. Rankings

Rankings and Lists

03. Admissions & Acceptance Rate

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Applicants
6,422
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Acceptance Rate
69%
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Average HS GPA
3.45

SAT & ACT Test Scores

SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing

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25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
510 - 600

SAT Math

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25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
510 - 600

ACT Composite Scores

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25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
20 - 26

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Testing Policies

Standardized testing policy for
use in admission:
Requires applicants to submit either the SAT or ACT

Other Admission Factors Academic

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Rigor of Secondary School Record
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Class Rank
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Academic GPA
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Standardized Test Scores

Selectivity

4. Cost, Tuition, Expenses

Expenses per Academic Year

Tuition
$45,028
Average Cost for Books and Supplies
$1,300
Tuition / Fees Vary by Year of Study
No
Board for Commuters
2232
Transportation for Commuters
$1,170
On-Campus Room and Board
14446
Approximate Expenses per year
$64,176

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05. Academics

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Student/Faculty
13 : 1
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Total Faculty
641
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Terminal Degree
359

Gender

Women
370
Men
271
Minority
97
International
0

Class/Lab sizes

Most frequent class size
10-19
Most frequent lab/sub section size
10-19

Rating

Graduation Rates

Graduate in 4 years
51%
Graduate in 5 years
62%
Graduate in 6 years
63%

University Degrees

Associate
Bachelor's
Certificate
Doctoral/Professional
Doctoral/Research
Master's
Post-Bachelor's certificate
Post-Master's certificate

06. Student Body

Gender

57% female43% male

Out of State

40% are out
of state
60% are
in-state

Students

87% are
full time
13% are
part time

Student Body Profile

Total Undergraduate Enrollment
3,345
Foreign Countries Represented
38

Student Body Demographics

American Indian or Alaskan Native
0.06%
Asian
3.27%
Black
12.83%
Hispanic
5.03%
Caucasian
71.22%
Unknown
1.70%
International
2.04%

07. Mental Health

08. Campus Life

Students
47%
First-Year Students
87%
Campus Environment
Suburban
Help finding off-campus housing
No

9. Campus Visits

Campus Visits Contact

Courtney Kelley
Exective Director of Admissions
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Office of Admissions One University Place Chester, PA 19013
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610-499-4126

Campus Tours

Campus Visiting Center

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610-499-4126

Campus Tours

Appointment Required:
Yes
Dates:
Year-round
Times:
9:00-4:00 M-F, 9:00-12:00 Sat.
Average Length:
1 hour

Visits

CLASS VISITS

Dates/Times Available
Academic Year
Arrangements
Contact Admissions Office

FACULTY AND COACH VISITS

Dates/Times Available
Academic Year
Arrangements
Contact Admissions Office
Advance Notice
2 weeks
 

On Campus Interview

Campus Interviews:
Yes
Information Sessions:
Available
Times:
Open house programs in fall; summer Wed. programs

Overnight Dorm Stays

Overnight Dorm Stays
Not Available

Campus Tours


TYPES OF TRANSPORTATION AVAILABLE TO CAMPUS

Closest airport is Philadelphia International Airport. Buses and trains in close proximity.


DRIVING INSTRUCTIONS TO CAMPUS

From Western Pennsylvania: Follow the Pennsylvania Turnpike to Route 476 South to I-95 South toward Chester. Stay in the far right-hand lane on I-95. Exit I-95 at the next exit (Exit 6) for Routes 320 and 352. Turn right at end of the exit ramp, follow to intersection with Walnut Street. Turn right onto Walnut Street where the main campus begins. For visitor parking, turn right onto 14th Street and follow to circular drive on left hand side for parking behind Old Main. From Northeast Pennsylvania and Western upstate New York: Go south on Northeast Extension of Pennsylvania Turnpike to Exit 25A (476 South) and follow Route 476 South to I-95 South toward Chester. Stay in the far right-hand lane on I-95. Exit I-95 at the next exit (Exit 6) for Routes 320 and 352. Turn right at end of the exit ramp, follow to 13th Street. Go one block and turn right onto Walnut Street where the main campus begins. For visitor parking, turn right onto 14th Street into circular drive on left hand side for parking behind Old Main. From Philadelphia: Take Interstate 95 South. Take exit 6 for Routes 320 and 352, Central Chester Business District and Widener University. Turn right at end of the exit ramp, follow to 13th Street. Go one block and turn right onto Walnut Street where the main campus begins. For visitor parking, turn right onto 14th Street into circular drive on left hand side for parking behind Old Main. From Wilmington, Del. And Washington, D.C.: Take interstate 95 northbound and get off in Chester, P.A. at Exit 6 for Routes 320 and 352, Central Chester Business District and Widener University. At first traffic light, turn left over bridge. Bear right at fork on other side of bridge. Go to second traffic light and turn right on 15th Street to Walnut Street where the main campus begins. From Metropolitan New York, Long Island and Northern New Jersey: Take New Jersey Turnpike south to Exit 2. Proceed on Route 322 West across Commodore Barry Bridge. Coming off the bridge, follow signs for Interstate 95 North and Philadelphia to get on I-95 North. Get off I-95 at Exit 6 for Routes 320 and 352, Central Chester Business District and Widener University. At first traffic light, turn left over bridge. Bear right at fork on other side of bridge. Go to second traffic light and turn right on 15th Street to Walnut Street where the main campus begins. Go to second traffic light and turn right on 15th Street to Walnut Street where the main campus begins. Since Interstate 295 parallels the New Jersey Turnpike between Bordentown (Exit 7) and the Commodore Barry Bridge, those who prefer to do so can get off at Exit 7, follow the signs to I-295 South, and take that route to the bridge.

LOCAL ACCOMMODATIONS

The following is a list of hotels that are within 30 minutes from campus: Philadelphia Airport Marriott (One Arrivals Rd., Philadelphia, PA; 215-492-9000), Holiday Inn (45 Industrial Hwy, Essington, PA; 610-521-2400), Red Roof Inn (I-95 and Route 420, Essington, PA; 610-521-5090), MacIntosh Inn (Routes 1 and 352, Media, PA; 610-565-5800), Renaissance Hotel (500 Stevens Drive, Philadelphia, PA; 610-521-5900), Ramada Inn (76 Industrial Hwy, Essington, PA; 610-521-9600).


10. Sports & Athletics

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Athletic Division III

Men's Sports (Pride)

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Basketball
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Cross Country
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Football
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Golf
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Lacrosse
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Soccer
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Swimming
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Track Field Indoor
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Track Field Outdoor
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Volleyball

Women's Sports (Pride)

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Basketball
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Cross Country
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Golf
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Lacrosse
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Soccer
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Softball
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Swimming
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Track Field Indoor
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Track Field Outdoor
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Volleyball

11. Housing & Activities

Hosting Features

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Cooperative
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Dorms Coed
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Dorms Female
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Dorms Male
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Frat Sorority
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Theme Housing
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Wellness Housing

Special Needs Admissions

Director
Rebecca Ross
College Entrance Tests Required
No
Interview Required
No

Student Activities

Registered Student Organizations
80
Number of Honor Societies
29
Number of Social Sororities
6
Number of Religious Organizations
3
Join a fraternity
10%
Join a sorority
14%

12. Student Services

Health

Military

Army ROTC Offered on-campus
Navy ROTC Offered at cooperating institutions: Villanova University
Air Force ROTC Offered at cooperating institutions: St. Joseph's University

CAMPUS SECURITY REPORT

The Jeanne Clery Act requires colleges and universities to disclose their security policies, keep a public crime log, publish an annual crime report and provide timely warnings to students and campus employees about a crime posing an immediate or ongoing threat to students and campus employees.

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Other Information

Campus-wide Internet Network
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Fee for Network Use
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Partnerships with Technology Companies
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Personal computer included in tuition for each student
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Discounts Available with Hardware Vendors
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Description Dell

13. Financial Aid

Dates

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Notification DateJan 30

Required Forms

FAFSA

Financial Aid Statistics

Average Freshman Total Need-Based Gift Aid
$31,445
Average Undergraduate Total Need-Based Gift Aid
$28,880
Average Need-Based Loan
$4,413
Average amount of each freshman scholarship/grant package
$29,735
Financial aid provided to international students
Yes

Available Aid

Financial Aid Methodology
Scholarships and Grants

Need-Based Aid

01 - Need-Based College/University Scholarship or Grant Aid from Institutional Funds
02 - Need-Based Federal Pell
03 - Need-Based Private Scholarships
04 - Need-Based SEOG
05 - Need-Based State Scholarships

Federal Direct Student Loan Programs

01 - Direct PLUS Loans
02 - Direct Subsidized Stafford Loans
03 - Direct Unsubsidized Stafford Loans

Federal Family Education Loan Programs (FFEL):

01 - College/university loans from institutional funds
02 - Federal Perkins Loans
Is Institutional Employment Available (other than Federal Work Study)
Yes

14. Career Services & Jobs

Graduation Rates

Graduate in 4 years
51%
Graduate in 5 years
62%
Graduate in 6 years
63%

Career Services

01 - Alumni Network
02 - Alumni Services
03 - Classes
04 - Interest Inventory
05 - Regional Alumni

Opportunities at School

01 - Coop
02 - Experiential
03 - Internship

15. Majors

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02 BIOLOGICAL AND BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES.

  • Biochemistry.
  • Biology/Biological Sciences, General.
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03 BUSINESS, MANAGEMENT, MARKETING, AND RELATED SUPPORT SERVICES.

  • Accounting.
  • Business Administration and Management, General.
  • Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other.
  • Business/Commerce, General.
  • Business/Managerial Economics.
  • Finance, General.
  • Hospitality Administration/Management, General.
  • Marketing/Marketing Management, General.
  • Office Management and Supervision.
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05 COMPUTER AND INFORMATION SCIENCES AND SUPPORT SERVICES.

  • Computer and Information Sciences, General.
  • Informatics.
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06 EDUCATION.

  • Early Childhood Education and Teaching.
  • Education, General.
  • Elementary Education and Teaching.
  • Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching.
  • Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education.
  • Special Education and Teaching, General.
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07 ENGINEERING.

  • Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering.
  • Chemical Engineering.
  • Civil Engineering, General.
  • Electrical and Electronics Engineering
  • Engineering, General.
  • Mechanical Engineering.
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08 ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE/LETTERS.

  • Creative Writing.
  • English Language and Literature, General.
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09 FOREIGN LANGUAGES, LITERATURES, AND LINGUISTICS.

  • Foreign Languages and Literatures, General.
  • French Language and Literature.
  • Spanish Language and Literature.
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10 HEALTH PROFESSIONS AND RELATED PROGRAMS.

  • Hospital and Health Care Facilities Administration/Management.
  • Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse.
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11 HISTORY.

  • History, General.
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13 LIBERAL ARTS AND SCIENCES, GENERAL STUDIES AND HUMANITIES.

  • Humanities/Humanistic Studies.
  • Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other.
  • Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies.
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14 MATHEMATICS AND STATISTICS.

  • Mathematics, General.
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15 MULTI/INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES.

  • Biological and Physical Sciences.
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17 PHYSICAL SCIENCES.

  • Chemistry, General.
  • Physics, General.
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18 PSYCHOLOGY.

  • Psychology, General.
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20 SOCIAL SCIENCES.

  • Anthropology.
  • International Relations and Affairs.
  • Political Science and Government, General.
  • Social Sciences, Other.
  • Sociology.
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21 VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS.

  • Fine/Studio Arts, General.

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