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Widener University

Chester, Pennsylvania 19013-5792

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Strong graduate outcomes — known for health sciences

Widener University is a private institution in Chester with particular strength in health sciences and engineering. With an average SAT of 1170, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.

A mid-sized campus of 2.8K undergraduates with a 11:1 student-faculty ratio. The suburban location offers a balance of campus life and nearby amenities.

64% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $70,920 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $30,470.

Established
1821
Motto
Mens Sana In Corpore Sano
Mascot
Chester Melrose (Lions)
Type
Private
Division
Division III

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84%Acceptance
1170SAT Avg
2,765Students
11:1Student:Faculty
64%Grad Rate
$70,920Earnings 10yr
$30,470Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

Widener University Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions

Acceptance Rate84.0%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1170

Reading & WritingMid: 588
530640
MathMid: 590
520620

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

84.0%

Trend

SAT Avg

1170

Yield Rate

35.0%

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition$53,638
Room & Board$15,530
Books & Supplies$1,408
Total Cost of Attendance$68,305
Average Net Price$30,470
Median Debt at Graduation$27,000
Monthly Payment (10yr)$286

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$25,328
$30–48K$25,620
$48–75K$28,722
$75–110K$31,013
$110K+$34,560

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$30,470

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

26.5%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$24,567

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

21

Peer Average

13

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus police, emergency alert system, blue-light phones

Programs (141)

Student Life

Student Body

Undergrads
2,765
Gender Split
60% / 40%
Women / Men
First Generation
30%
Pell Grant Recipients
25%

Race & Ethnicity

White 59%
Black 23%
Hispanic 8%
Asian 4%
Two+ 1%
Int'l 2%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate63.5%
Freshman Retention78.2%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$63,375
8 Years$65,135
10 Years$70,920

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women
$54,000
Men
$64,900

Rankings

U.S. News
#266

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History & Fun Facts

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

112Above Average

Housing and food costs are higher than national average

Climate (School Year)

68°
Sep
55°
Oct
42°
Nov
30°
Dec
25°
Jan
28°
Feb
38°
Mar
50°
Apr
62°
May
Snowfall: 48"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 120

Nearest Cities

Bostonpop. 675,647
90 miles(95 min)
Hartfordpop. 121,054
60 miles(70 min)

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