Widener University

Acceptance rate (most recent year)

70.9%

Applicants (fall 2023)

7,167

Admitted (fall 2023)

6,022

Enrolled freshmen (fall 2023)

894

Yield (admitted who enroll)

15%

Acceptance rate – women (fall 2023)

86%

Acceptance rate – men (fall 2023)

81%

SAT reading, middle 50%

550–650

SAT math, middle 50%

530–640

ACT composite, middle 50%

—

Enrollees who sent SAT / ACT

11% / 0%

High school GPA

required

High school class rank

not considered

High school record (transcript)

required

College-prep program completed

considered

Recommendations

considered

Demonstration of competencies

not considered

SAT/ACT scores

considered

English proficiency test (TOEFL etc.)

required

Other test

not considered

Work experience

not considered

Personal statement or essay

not considered

Legacy status

not considered

“Considered” means the college uses it if you submit it, but it isn’t required.

Average yearly net price (after grants and scholarships) for first-time, full-time students who got aid, by family income.

Full sticker price (per year)

$70,621

Tuition & fees – in-state

$55,730

Tuition & fees – out-of-state

$55,730

Median debt at graduation

$27,000

Students with federal loans

72%

Graduate within 6 years

68%

Freshmen who return for year 2

78%

Median earnings, 1 year after graduating

$65,589

Median earnings, 10 years after starting

$70,920

Undergraduates

2,951

Graduate students

2,738

Student-to-faculty ratio

11 : 1

Women

61%

Students receiving Pell grants

33%

Full-time faculty

39%

President

Stacey M. Robertson

Main phone

(610) 499-4000

Address

One University Place, Chester, PA 19013-5792

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