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Widener University
Chester, PAPrivate NonprofitSuburb Setting
Less Selective • 71% Acceptance
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Overview & Identity
Widener University is a private nonprofit institution located in the suburb setting of Chester, PA. The university supports an undergraduate student body of 3.0K students and has an admission acceptance rate of 71%.
Quick Facts
Institution Type
Private Nonprofit
Student Population
3.0K (Medium)
Admissions Selectivity
71% (Less Selective)
Predominant Degree
Bachelor's
Locale / Setting
Suburb
Admissions & Academics
Admitted Student Scores
SAT Reading550 - 650
200typical 50% range800
SAT Math530 - 640
200typical 50% range800
ACT CompositeNot Reported
71%
Acceptance Rate
Less Selective
Top Majors & Programs
Health Sciences39% of degrees
Business & Marketing17% of degrees
Engineering16% of degrees
Biological Sciences5% of degrees
Social Sciences2% of degrees
Programs / Fields of Study
Program
Credential
Earnings 4yr
Earnings 5yr
Debt
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $124,483
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $103,770
Earnings 5yr: $105,132
Debt: N/A
Legal Research and Advanced Professional Studies.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $100,397
Earnings 5yr: $72,106
Debt: N/A
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $98,777
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $26,739
Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $98,402
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $98,272
Earnings 5yr: $97,249
Debt: $27,000
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $98,251
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology.
Credential: Doctoral Degree
Earnings 4yr: $96,854
Earnings 5yr: $86,737
Debt: N/A
Computer Science.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $96,427
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $27,000
Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $95,901
Earnings 5yr: $90,156
Debt: $26,500
Educational Administration and Supervision.
Credential: Doctoral Degree
Earnings 4yr: $95,230
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Chemical Engineering.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $91,145
Earnings 5yr: $99,021
Debt: $27,000
Biomedical/Medical Engineering.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $89,794
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $27,000
Mechanical Engineering.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $88,358
Earnings 5yr: $97,717
Debt: $27,000
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions.
Credential: Doctoral Degree
Earnings 4yr: $87,889
Earnings 5yr: $86,070
Debt: N/A
Law.
Credential: First Professional Degree
Earnings 4yr: $83,799
Earnings 5yr: $87,974
Debt: N/A
Civil Engineering.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $80,117
Earnings 5yr: $78,441
Debt: $27,000
Psychology, Other.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $79,923
Earnings 5yr: $73,670
Debt: $27,000
Finance and Financial Management Services.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $78,817
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $26,980
Accounting and Related Services.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $77,426
Earnings 5yr: $80,500
Debt: $27,000
Tuition & Cost Portrait
Avg Net Price$25,759
In-State Tuition$55,730
Out-of-State Tuition$55,730
Net Price DifferentiatorAverage Net Price is what typical families actually pay out of pocket after receiving federal, state, and institutional grants and scholarships. It provides a more accurate metric of affordability than the sticker tuition.
Financial Assistance & Support
33%
Pell Grants
72%
Take Loans
66%
Repayment
Student Outcomes & ROI
Earnings Milestones Post-Graduation
6 Years Post-Entry
$63,375
+12% growth
10 Years Post-Entry
$70,920
Completion Signals
68%
Graduation Rate
4-Year Completion
78%
Retention Rate
1st-to-2nd Year Return
Median Debt at Graduation
$24,567
Est. Monthly Payment
$265/mo
Based on standard 10yr path
Campus & Demographics
Student Demographics & Community
Diversity Mix
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Gender Balance
39%
Men61%
WomenThe campus gender distribution displays a split of 39% men and 61% women.
Student Vitals
First-Gen Share
30%
Part-Time Share
6%
Avg Family Income
$92,462
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