Widener University
Chester, PA · Private nonprofit · Bachelor's degrees · Suburb
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About Widener University
Widener University is a mid-sized, private nonprofit institution in Chester, PA, in a suburb setting. It enrolls about 2,951 students. The acceptance rate is 71%. 68% of students complete their degree on time. Ten years after enrolling, graduates earn a median of $70,920.
71%
Acceptance
$25,759
Net price
2,951
Enrollment
68%
Grad rate
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Academics
Graduation & retention rates
Value
Earnings vs. cost of attendance
Career Outcomes
Graduate earnings after 10 years
Affordability
Average net price after aid
Selectivity
How hard it is to get in
Diversity
Racial & ethnic balance of students
Grades are computed from official U.S. Department of Education metrics (graduation, cost, earnings, selectivity and student diversity).
Admissions
71%
Acceptance rate
1,180
SAT average
—
ACT midpoint
Bars show the middle 50% (25th–75th percentile) of admitted students.
Cost & Financial Aid
$25,759
Average net price
$55,730
In-state tuition
$55,730
Out-of-state tuition
$16,530
Room & board
$1,408
Books & supplies
$70,621
Total cost of attendance
33%
Students receiving Pell grants
72%
Students with federal loans
$27,000
Median student debt
Average net price by family income
Net price is the average annual cost after grants and scholarships for federally-aided students.
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After Graduation
$70,920
Median earnings (10 yrs)
$63,375
Median earnings (6 yrs)
68%
Graduation rate
78%
Retention rate
88%
Earn more than a HS grad
$14,606
Instructional spend / student
Student Body
2,951
Total enrollment
6%
Part-time
21
Avg. age at entry
30%
First-generation
Gender balance
Race & ethnicity
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