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An education that transforms lives and unlocks careers

Academics

Our programs are respected centers of excellence and leadership—but our deepest pride (and greatest value) is the highly personal nature of the Widener education. By understanding your individual learning style and aspirations, your professors prepare you to meet your specific goals.

Powerhouse Programs; Personalized Education

The Widener education is fueled by great teaching from respected scholars who are personally invested in each student’s success. Our classes are small. Our people are connected. Which means instruction and advising is catered to your individual strengths, needs, and goals.

Degree paths are nimble, flexible, and responsive to constant changes in the industries our students are preparing to enter. Your education will provide the specific knowledge, skills, insights, and experiences you need to thrive in your career. But you’ll enter the job market with broader perspectives gained through wider exploration.

Whatever you study and wherever you’re headed, you’ll gain the confidence and flexibility to adapt and excel as the world shifts.

Many Programs. Many Paths.

Graduate Programs

Nationally ranked programs; highly regarded schools of business, engineering, education, nursing, and law; explore them all.

Adult & Continuing Studies

Bachelor’s and associate's degrees in flexible formats; enrichment courses for adults 50 and older.

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Accelerated Programs

Save time, money, and hassle through our 4+1 accelerated bachelor's/master's programs available to all undergraduate majors—or earn your doctorate in physical therapy in six years (instead of the usual seven) through our 3 + 3  program in physical therapy.

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Online Education

Pursue our flexible, affordable online degree and certificate programs for working professionals—in business, nursing, education, and social work.

Nationally Recognized and Respected

Distinguished by expert teaching, prominent research, and stellar graduate outcomes, our programs are widely respected.

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A Nationally Accredited Business School

Widener’s School of Business Administration is one of only 5% worldwide accredited by the AACSB.

National Center of Nursing Excellence

1 of 9 schools nationwide to be recognized as a National Center of Nursing Excellence.

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Renowned in the Region

Our School of Nursing was ranked 7th in Pennsylvania among private colleges.

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Region's 1st Undergraduate Robotics Engineering Major

Widener offers Pennsylvania’s first undergraduate robotics major, and one of very few nationwide.

2023 Best Law Schools

Delaware Law School and Widener Law Commonwealth nationally ranked by the Princeton Review.

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A Top MBA in PA

Recognized among the state's elite online MBA programs.

Top Health Care Management Program in PA

Ranked top 5 in health care management programs in Pennsylvania.

Top Law Schools for Environmental Law

Widener Delaware Law and Widener Law Commonwealth named top schools by preLaw Magazine.

Top School for Social Work in PA

Named a best college in Pennsylvania for social work