Outcomes
Strong post-grad earnings
Median earnings 10 yrs out are above the graduate average.
This school$70.9k
National avg$48k
Source: CollegeScorecard 2024
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Widener University
Chester, PA
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?
Sticker price$69,038
Net price (after aid)$30,470
Most students pay the net price after financial aid, not the sticker price.
Net price by family income
$0 – $30k$25,328
$30k – $48k$25,620
$48k – $75k$28,722
$75k – $110k$31,013
$110k+$34,560
After graduation
Median earnings (10yr)$70,920
Median debt at graduation$27,000
Est. monthly loan payment$286
Earnings-to-debt ratio
Moderate · 2.6×Graduates earn about 2.6× their median debt every year.
Financial access
Students on Pell Grants25%
Pell Grants are federal aid for students from low-income families.
Students with federal loans73%
Share of students who borrowed to pay for school.
Some fields may not be reported by this institution. Verify final details with the school directly.
Student Outcomes
Graduation Rate
64%
Freshman Retention
78%
Source: CollegeScorecard (2024)
Final aid offers, scholarships, and net price vary per family. Always verify with the school's financial aid office.
Scholarships available
Decision support · Cost & value
Quick Decision Highlights
The strongest cost, aid, and value reasons to consider this school.
Scholarships available
Aid signal
Online & hybrid options
On-CampusHybrid
Friendly application paths
Common AppTransfer-friendlyInternational
Affordability snapshot
Tuition
$53.6k
Net price
$30.5k
Pell
25%
Median debt
$27k
Earnings (10y)
$70.9k
above avg
Academics
Program format
On-CampusHybrid
Areas of study
Natural SciencesCommunicationsComputer ScienceEducationEngineeringLaw & Criminal JusticeArts & HumanitiesSocial SciencesVisual & Performing ArtsHealth SciencesBusiness
Programs (30)
Natural Sciences
BiologyChemistry
Communications
Public RelationsJournalism
Computer Science
Software EngineeringArtificial Intelligence
Education
Special EducationSecondary EducationElementary Education
Engineering
Electrical EngineeringChemical EngineeringCivil Engineering
Admissions
Acceptance rate
84%
SAT range
1050 - 1260
ACT range
20 - 26
Campus & Student Life
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About Widener University
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- Where is Widener University located?
- Widener University is located in Chester, PA, in the United States.
- What type of institution is Widener University?
- Widener University is a private university based in PA. CampusPin classifies institutions as either four-year universities or two-year community colleges, with control labeled public or private.
- What is the acceptance rate at Widener University?
- The most recently reported acceptance rate at Widener University is approximately 84%. Acceptance rate signals selectivity but does not predict any individual applicant's outcome and is not a measure of school quality. CampusPin reports the federally-published value; verify the current cycle with the institution.
- What is the tuition at Widener University?
- Widener University's published in-state tuition is approximately $53,638 per year. This is the published price before financial aid; the net price most students actually pay is typically lower. Verify the current academic-year tuition with the institution before applying.
- How many students attend Widener University?
- Widener University reports total enrollment of approximately 5,564 students (undergraduate plus graduate). Total enrollment is a useful sizing signal — see the institutional profile for additional breakdowns when available.
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