Widener University
Chester, PA
Widener is a private university known for its engineering, nursing, and law school programs.
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Tuition
$53,638
Acceptance
84.02%
Students
5,564
Type
University
Setting
Suburban
Cost & Financial Aid
In-State Tuition
$53,638
Out-of-State Tuition
$53,638
Avg On-Campus Living
$15,400
Avg Off-Campus Living
$8,766
Financial Aid & Outcomes
CollegeScorecard · 2024
What will it actually cost?
Most students pay the net price after financial aid, not the sticker price.
Net price by family income
After graduation
Earnings-to-debt ratio
Moderate · 2.6×Graduates earn about 2.6× their median debt every year.
Financial access
Pell Grants are federal aid for students from low-income families.
Share of students who borrowed to pay for school.
Student Outcomes
Graduation Rate
64%
Freshman Retention
78%
Source: CollegeScorecard (2024)
Academics
Program format
Areas of study
Programs
Admissions
Acceptance rate
84.02%
SAT range
1050 - 1260
ACT range
20 - 26
Campus & Student Life
Total Enrollment
5,564
Undergrads
2,765
Campus Setting
Suburban
City Size
Midsize City
Clubs Count
80
Sports
Available
Safety & Crime Context
Campus Safety
Medium risk
Clery Report Year
2023
On-Campus Incidents
18
Violent Rate / 1,000
1.25
Property Rate / 1,000
3.13
Area Crime
Medium risk
Area Match
Chester
Violent Rate / 100k
238
Property Rate / 100k
1,222
Location
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Chester, PA 19013
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