C+

Above Average

Score: 55/100

Widener University

4-Year Private Non-Profit

📍 Chester, Pennsylvania 19013

🌐 https://www.widener.edu/

Outcomes

B+

75/100

Affordability

13/100

Resources

C+

63/100

Experience

87/100

Prestige

40/100

Quick Stats

5,610

Total Enrollment

64%

Graduation Rate

78%

Retention Rate

11.0:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

84%

Acceptance Rate

N/A

Avg Net Price

For parents & investors

The Widener University Town Property Report

Avg home value near campus: $109,463
Avg rent near campus: $1,291/mo — vs ~$911/mo campus room rate
Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 19013 (9.2% cap, Chester)

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🏆 Where Widener University Ranks

Rankings based on Repit College Grade among schools offering each program.

🥇

Medical/Health Management and Clinical Assistant/Specialist

of 6 schools

Banking, Corporate, Finance, and Securities Law

of 4 schools

#13

Clinical Psychology

of 62 schools

#29

Public Health Education and Promotion

of 44 schools

Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

Category	In-State	Out-of-State
Tuition	$52,598	$52,598
Room	$8,200
Board	$7,330
Total Cost (On-Campus)	$72,466	$72,466

Financial Aid

100%

Receive Any Aid

36%

Receive Pell Grants

85%

Take Out Loans

N/A

Avg Net Price

Programs & Career Paths

Top Degree Programs

Programs ranked by number of degrees awarded annually.

Law 290 grads/yr Social Work 207 grads/yr Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 198 grads/yr Business Administration and Management, General 67 grads/yr Clinical Psychology 66 grads/yr Psychology, General 45 grads/yr Public Health Education and Promotion 44 grads/yr Physical Therapy/Therapist 32 grads/yr Medical/Health Management and Clinical Assistant/Specialist 28 grads/yr Biology/Biological Sciences, General 28 grads/yr Mechanical Engineering 27 grads/yr Occupational Therapy/Therapist 27 grads/yr Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering 26 grads/yr Banking, Corporate, Finance, and Securities Law 26 grads/yr Finance, General 26 grads/yr Civil Engineering, General 23 grads/yr Accounting 23 grads/yr Mechatronics, Robotics, and Automation Engineering 21 grads/yr Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist 21 grads/yr Family Practice Nurse/Nursing 19 grads/yr

Related Career Paths

Careers that graduates from Widener University's top programs commonly pursue.

Judges, magistrate judges, and magistrates

$156k/yr 27,300 jobs

Lawyers

$151k/yr 864,800 jobs

Law teachers, postsecondary

$127k/yr 29,500 jobs

Administrative law judges, adjudicators, and hearing officers

$115k/yr 17,500 jobs

Arbitrators, mediators, and conciliators

$68k/yr 9,100 jobs

Judicial law clerks

$60k/yr 14,500 jobs

Social and community service managers

$78k/yr 219,800 jobs

Social work teachers, postsecondary

$76k/yr 17,100 jobs

Student Demographics

5,610

Total Students

66%

Women

88%

Traditional Age (18-24)

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 59%

Hispanic 9%

Black 19%

Asian 4%

Two or More 2%

Non-Resident 2%

🏠 Living Arrangements

💻 Learning Mode

In-Person 68%

Hybrid (Some Online) 12%

Fully Online 19%

📊 Age Distribution

18-24 (Traditional) 88%

25-64 (Adult) 10%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at Widener University?

Widener University has an acceptance rate of 84%. This indicates a less selective admissions process with good chances for qualified applicants.

How much does it cost to attend Widener University?

Tuition at Widener University is $52,598 for in-state students and $52,598 for out-of-state students .

What is the graduation rate at Widener University?

The graduation rate at Widener University is 64%. This is a solid graduation rate, showing that most students who enroll successfully complete their degrees.

Is Widener University a good school?

Widener University has a Repit College Score of 55/100 (Grade: C+). Our rating evaluates five key factors:

Outcomes (B+): Graduation and retention rates
Affordability (F): Net cost and financial aid access
Resources (C+): Class sizes and selectivity
Experience (A): Campus life and learning format
Prestige (C): Reputation and recognition

How many students attend Widener University?

Widener University has a total enrollment of 5,610 students. Most students (88%) are traditional college-age (18-24).

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