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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: 610-499-4000
Majors & Degrees
| Agriculture, Agriculture Operations, And Related Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
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| Pre-veterinary Studies |
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| Area, Ethnic, Cultural, And Gender Studies | Associate | Bachelors |
| 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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| Organizational Leadership |
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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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| Speech Communication And Rhetoric |
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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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| Linguistics |
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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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| Medical/health Management And Clinical Assistant/specialist |
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| Pre-dentistry Studies |
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| Pre-medicine/pre-medical 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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| Legal Studies |
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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, General |
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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 |
| Human Services, General |
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| 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
7,167
Applied
6,022
Accepted
2,811
Enrolled
Female Admissions
4,084
Females Applied
3,518
Females Accepted
86%
Male Admissions
3,083
Males Applied
2,504
Males Accepted
81%
Applying
3.45
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 | October 1st | Yes |
| Out of state Fall freshmen | Not reported | Not reported | Yes |
| Other early decision plan | November 1st | November 25th | No |
| 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 | 530 | 640 | ||
| SAT Math | 520 | 620 |
Tuition & Fees
Tuition
54,660
Private
Fees
1,070
Full-time student fees
16,530
Room & board
8,980
Room only
Financial Aid
42,293
Avg. Financial Aid Package
50,112
Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package
35,059
Avg. International Student Financial Aid Package
4,682
Avg. Loan Aid
31,000
Avg. Grant Aid
40,227
Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded
80%
Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met
22%
Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met
Student Body
2,811
Total Undergrad students
2%
International Students
37%
Out-of-state students
Race/Ethnicity
| Hispanic/Latino | 8.03% |
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| Black or African American | 23.18% |
| White or Caucasian | 58.66% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 0.25% |
| Asian | 4.05% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0.11% |
| Two or more races | 1.3% |
| Other | 2.82% |
Gender
Male (39.56%)
Female (60.26%)
Campus Life
Housing
| Type | |
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| College-owned housing | Yes |
| Housing requirements | Yes |
| Housing options |
Cooperative housing Co-ed housing Men-only housing Women-only housing Freshman car parking |
| % of undergrad students who live in college housing | 48% |
Student Activities
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
709
Total Faculty
8:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
Full-time - 277
Part-time - 432
Male - 264
Female - 445
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