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Overview
Widener University is a University institution located in Chester, PA, in an urban setting.
Location & Contact
Address
One University Place
Chester, PA 19013-5792
United States
Chester, PA 19013-5792
United States
Contact
Phone: 888-WIDENER
Majors & Degrees
Area, Ethnic, Cultural, And Gender Studies | Associate | Bachelors |
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Women's Studies |
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Biological And Biomedical Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
Biochemistry |
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Biology/biological Sciences, General |
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Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services | Associate | Bachelors |
Accounting |
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Business Administration And Management, General |
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Business Administration, Management And Operations, Other |
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Business Statistics |
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Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services, Other |
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Business/commerce, General |
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Business/managerial Economics |
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Finance And Financial Management Services, Other |
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Finance, General |
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Financial Planning And Services |
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Hospitality Administration/management, General |
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Hospitality Administration/management, Other |
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Hotel/motel Administration/management |
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Human Resources Management And Services, Other |
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International Business/trade/commerce |
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Management Information Systems And Services, Other |
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Marketing/marketing Management, General |
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Office Management And Supervision |
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Operations Management And Supervision |
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Communication, Journalism And Related Programs | Associate | Bachelors |
Advertising |
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Broadcast Journalism |
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Communication And Media Studies, Other |
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Mass Communication/media Studies |
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Photojournalism |
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Public Relations, Advertising, And Applied Communication |
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Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services | Associate | Bachelors |
Computer And Information Sciences, General |
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Computer Science |
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Informatics |
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Information Science/studies |
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Education | Associate | Bachelors |
Biology Teacher Education |
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Chemistry Teacher Education |
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Early Childhood Education And Teaching |
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Education, General |
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Educational/instructional Technology |
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Elementary Education And Teaching |
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English/language Arts Teacher Education |
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French Language Teacher Education |
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History Teacher Education |
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Junior High/intermediate/middle School Education And Teaching |
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Kindergarten/preschool Education And Teaching |
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Mathematics Teacher Education |
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Psychology Teacher Education |
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Science Teacher Education/general Science Teacher Education |
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Social Studies Teacher Education |
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Spanish Language Teacher Education |
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Special Education And Teaching, General |
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Engineering | Associate | Bachelors |
Bioengineering And Biomedical Engineering |
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Chemical Engineering |
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Civil Engineering, General |
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Electrical And Electronics Engineering |
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Engineering, General |
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Mechanical Engineering |
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Mechatronics, Robotics, And Automation Engineering |
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Engineering Technologies/Technicians | Associate | Bachelors |
Engineering/industrial Management |
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English Language And Literature/Letters | Associate | Bachelors |
Creative Writing |
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English Language And Literature, General |
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Rhetoric And Composition/writing Studies, Other |
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Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics | Associate | Bachelors |
Foreign Languages And Literatures, General |
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French Language And Literature |
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Modern Languages |
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Spanish Language And Literature |
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Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
Allied Health And Medical Assisting Services, Other |
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Diagnostic Medical Sonography/sonographer And Ultrasound Technician |
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Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences, Other |
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Health Services/allied Health/health Sciences, General |
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Medical Radiologic Technology/science - Radiation Therapist |
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Pre-dentistry Studies |
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Pre-medicine/pre-medical Studies |
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Pre-veterinary Studies |
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Radiologic Technology/science - Radiographer |
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Registered Nursing/registered Nurse |
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History | Associate | Bachelors |
History, General |
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Legal Professions And Studies | Associate | Bachelors |
Legal Assistant/paralegal |
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Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities | Associate | Bachelors |
General Studies |
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Humanities/humanistic Studies |
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Liberal Arts And Sciences/liberal Studies |
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Mathematics And Statistics | Associate | Bachelors |
Mathematics, General |
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Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | Associate | Bachelors |
Behavioral Sciences |
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Multi-/interdisciplinary Studies, Other |
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Natural Resources And Conservation | Associate | Bachelors |
Environmental Science |
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Environmental Studies |
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Parks, Recreation, Leisure And Fitness Studies | Associate | Bachelors |
Sport And Fitness Administration/management |
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Physical Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
Chemistry, General |
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Physics, General |
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Psychology | Associate | Bachelors |
Psychology, General |
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Psychology, Other |
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Public Administration And Social Service Professions | Associate | Bachelors |
Social Work |
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Science Technologies/Technicians | Associate | Bachelors |
Industrial Radiologic Technology/technician |
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Security And Protective Services | Associate | Bachelors |
Criminal Justice/law Enforcement Administration |
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Social Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
Anthropology, General |
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Anthropology, Other |
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Economics, General |
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International Relations And Affairs |
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Political Science And Government, General |
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Social Sciences, General |
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Sociology, General |
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Visual And Performing Arts | Associate | Bachelors |
Fine Arts And Art Studies, Other |
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Fine/studio Arts, General |
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Admissions
Acceptance Rate
5,961
Applied
5,227
Accepted
2,555
Enrolled
Female Admissions
3,330
Females Applied
2,986
Females Accepted
90%
Male Admissions
2,631
Males Applied
2,241
Males Accepted
85%
Applying
0
Application Fee
3.49
Avg. high school GPA for freshman
Admission Requirements | |
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Required |
Transcript of high school record |
Application Deadlines
Type | Application Closing | Notification Date | Rolling Admissions |
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Fall freshmen | Not reported | Not reported | Yes |
Out of state Fall freshmen | Not reported | Not reported | Yes |
Other early decision plan | November 1st | November 25th | |
Transfer | Not reported | Not reported | Yes |
Test Scores Accepted
Test | Avg. Score | 25th %
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75th %
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SAT Critical Reading | 545 | 650 | ||
SAT Math | 560 | 640 | ||
ACT Composite | 22 | 29 |
Tuition & Fees
Tuition
52,598
Private
Fees
1,040
Full-time student fees
15,550
Room & board
8,200
Room only
Other Payment Considerations
Guaranteed tuition plan offered | No |
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Tuition pre-payment plan | No |
Tuition payment plans offered | Yes |
Student groups that qualify for full or partial waiver of tuition |
Employees |
Financial Aid
39,640
Avg. Financial Aid Package
450,259
Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package
32,658
Avg. International Student Financial Aid Package
4,427
Avg. Loan Aid
29,529
Avg. Grant Aid
35,281
Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded
77%
Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met
25%
Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met
Student Body
2,555
Total Undergrad students
1%
International Students
39%
Out-of-state students
Race/Ethnicity
Hispanic/Latino | 6.26% |
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Black or African American | 18.15% |
White or Caucasian | 65.54% |
American Indian or Alaska Native | 0.16% |
Asian | 4.27% |
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0.08% |
Two or more races | 1.2% |
Other | 2.95% |
Gender
Male (41.53%)
Female (58.47%)
Campus Life
Housing
Type | |
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College-owned housing | Yes |
Housing requirements | Yes |
Housing options |
Cooperative housing Co-ed housing Disabled housing Men-only housing Women-only housing Freshman car parking |
% of undergrad students who live in college housing | Not Reported |
Student Activities
Student-run campus newspaper
Drama/theatre group
Student-run radio station
Student-run television station
Marching band
Choral groups
Student Services
Legal services
Health clinic
Personal/psychological counseling
Women's center
International students advisor
Student Organizations
Greek fraternities
Greek sororities
Local fraternities
Local sororities
Campus Security & Safety
24-hour emergency telephone/alarm services
24-hour patrols by trained officers
Student patrols
Late-night transport/escort services
Electronically-operated dormitory entrances
Athletics
Men's Sports
Sport | Intramural | Intercollegiate | Scholarship |
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Baseball | Division 3 | No | |
Basketball | Division 3 | No | |
Cheerleading | No | No | No |
Cross-country Running | Division 3 | No | |
Field Hockey | No | No | No |
Football | Division 3 | No | |
Golf | Division 3 | No | |
Ice Hockey | No | No | |
Indoor Track | No | No | No |
Lacrosse | Division 3 | No | |
Rugby | No | No | |
Soccer | Division 3 | No | |
Softball | No | No | No |
Swimming And Diving | Division 3 | No | |
Track And Field | Division 3 | No | |
Volleyball | Division 3 | No |
Women's Sports
Sport | Intramural | Intercollegiate | Scholarship |
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Baseball | No | No | No |
Basketball | Division 3 | No | |
Cheerleading | No | Division 3 | No |
Cross-country Running | Division 3 | No | |
Field Hockey | Division 3 | No | |
Football | No | No | No |
Golf | Division 3 | No | |
Ice Hockey | No | No | No |
Indoor Track | No | No | No |
Lacrosse | Division 3 | No | |
Rugby | No | No | |
Soccer | Division 3 | No | |
Softball | Division 3 | No | |
Swimming And Diving | Division 3 | No | |
Track And Field | Division 3 | No | |
Volleyball | Division 3 | No |
Faculty
437
Total Faculty
8:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
Full-time - 27
Part-time - 410
Male - 257
Female - 429
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