Widener University
Private nonprofit, 4-year
One University Place, Chester, PA 19013-5792
Quick Facts
2,765
Total Enrollment
84%
Acceptance Rate
64%
Graduation Rate
$63,375
Median Earnings (6yr)
$53,638
In-State Tuition
$30,470
Avg Net Price
11:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
1170
Avg SAT Score
About Widener University
Institution Details
| Type | Private nonprofit, 4-year |
| Classification | Doctoral/Professional Universities |
| Size | 5,000 - 9,999 |
| Accreditation | Middle States Commission on Higher Education |
| Primary Degree | Bachelor's |
| Highest Degree | Graduate |
Location
| Address | One University Place |
| City | Chester, PA |
| ZIP Code | 19013-5792 |
| County | Delaware County |
President/Chief Administrator: Stacey M. Robertson (President)
Programs & Degrees
Degree information not available.
Top Programs by Graduates
Admissions
Enrollment Statistics
| Total Enrollment | 2,765 |
Student Demographics
| Female | 60% |
| Male | 40% |
Race/Ethnicity
| White | 58.7% |
| Black | 23.2% |
| Hispanic | 8.0% |
| Asian | 4.0% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native | 0.3% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander | 0.1% |
| Two or More Races | 1.3% |
| Non-Resident Alien | 1.6% |
| Unknown | 2.8% |
Student Characteristics
| Age 25 and Older | 10.0% |
| Part-Time Students | 6.6% |
Test Score Ranges
| Test | 25th %ile | Median | 75th %ile |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Reading | 530 | 590 | 640 |
| SAT Math | 520 | 580 | 620 |
Tuition & Financial Aid
$53,638
In-State Tuition
$53,638
Out-of-State Tuition
$68,305
Total Cost of Attendance
$30,470
Avg. Net Price
Financial Aid Statistics
| Students Receiving Pell Grants | 25% |
| Students with Federal Loans | 73% |
| Students Receiving Any Aid | 25% |
Student Debt & Repayment
| Median Debt at Graduation | $27,000 |
| Median Total Debt | $24,567 |
| 90th Percentile Debt | $35,500 |
| 3-Year Repayment Rate | 66% |
Net Price by Family Income
What families actually pay after grants and scholarships:
| $0 - $30,000 | $25,328 |
| $30,001 - $48,000 | $25,620 |
| $48,001 - $75,000 | $28,722 |
| $75,001 - $110,000 | $31,013 |
| $110,001+ | $34,560 |
Earnings After Graduation
Median earnings for students who received federal financial aid:
$63,375
6 Years After
$65,135
8 Years After
$70,920
10 Years After
Earnings Range (6 years after enrollment):
25th percentile: $40,158 | 75th percentile: $84,218
Earnings by Family Income Background
$48,270
Low Income
$62,939
Middle Income
$68,178
High Income
Student Outcomes
78%
Full-Time Retention
67%
Part-Time Retention
64%
Graduation Rate
Institutional Resources
11:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
$8,665
Avg. Faculty Salary
(monthly)
$14,063
Instructional Expenditure
(per student)
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