Widener University: Review & Facts

Overall Rating:Overall Ranking - Very GoodQuality:Education Quality Rating - OustandingSafety:Capmus Safety Rating - PoorCosts:Tuition & Fees Cost Rating - Bad

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Widener University is a medium four-year, private not-for-profit school with 5,420 students enrolled. This school was founded in 1821 and is the only institution located in Chester, Pennsylvania.

Academic Offerings

Associate's degree, bachelor's degree, postbaccalaureate certificate, master's degree, postmaster certificate, and doctoral degree are offered at Widener University.

Majors
Offered
106
Widener University follows a semester-based curriculum calendar system and lets you to select from 106 majors. The most popular concentrations are Law, Social Work, Nursing, Medical, and Management. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings.

It is worthwhile to know student retention and graduation rates when you apply to a school to get your diploma or to engage in a long-term study; high retention and graduation rates are normally a good sign. However, if you plan to transfer out or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.

The student retention rate at Widener University is fair at 75% (close to Pennsylvania average). Taking this statistic into consideration, apparently students enjoy their stay at this school.

Student Retention
75%
Fair
The graduation rate at Widener University is average - 66%. Roughly 21% of the school's undergraduate students transfer to other colleges.

Student to faculty ratio at Widener University is good -- 11:1. Learn more about faculty at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.

Tuition and Loans

Average tuition pricing is extremely high, about $50,700 per year. The additional fees at Widener University (not included in tuition costs) are about $1,100; which totals $51,800 per year.

Read the details about Widener University additional charges as well as availability of loans and likelihood of repaying them upon graduation in the Tuition & Loans report for this college.

Admissions Information

Acceptance
Rate
88%
Easy
According to recent data, 5,961 applications were submitted and 5,227 were accepted, so it is easy to enroll at this school.

This school might accept dual credits and advanced placement credits for admission.

Learn more about admissions as well applicants' SAT and ACT test scores at Widener University in the Admissions and Tests report for this institution.

Opportunities and Services

Dormatory
Annual Price
$8,000
High
Widener University provides a distance learning option, study abroad programs, and evening/weekend study opportunity, which is a solid option for those who work full-time.

There are options for on-campus part-time employment at Widener University, which allows students to cover some of the tuition expenses. Additionally, this school helps students to evaluate their career options and find a full-time job upon graduation.

Safety
Grade
D+
Unsafe
Widener University offers on-campus housing. Dormitory capacity at this college accommodates roughly 1,400 students, which provides a viable on-campus housing option. The room price is a bit high -- nearly $8,000 per year.

Army ROTC programs are available at Widener University. Reserve Officers' Training Corps commissioning programs typically imply elective classes in addition to required college curriculum, possible funding for your tuition, and an obligation to serve upon graduation.

ROTC
Available
Yes
It is important to keep in mind that enrolling in a ROTC course does not commit you to serve unless you have received a ROTC scholarship, grant, or any other funding.

Based on the college crime data, Widener University seems to be a relatively dangerous school. Read the details in the Campus Crime report for this college.

Widener University Location and Address

Postal Address:
Widener University
One University Place
Chester, Pennsylvania
19013-5792, USA
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