international students

When you enroll at Widener University, you are paying for an education – and so much more.  You are embarking on an exciting future full of active learning, civic involvement, and intensive career preparation.
A private education at Widener costs what it does because we offer the best of everything, including small class sizes, personal attention from outstanding faculty, and cutting-edge facilities.

I-20 Cost
In order to issue an I-20, the U.S. government has stated that you must show the ability to pay an entire academic year’s worth of tuition, fees, and other costs.  The I-20 cost, broken down below, is not an actual number, but instead includes a number of estimates for student expenses.  Nonetheless, in order for an I-20 to be issued, you must demonstrate enough funding and/or scholarship awards to fulfill the total cost.

2007-2008 Full-Time Undergraduate I-20 Cost

Tuition	$29,990
Fees	$460
Living Expenses	$10,900
Health Insurance/Miscellaneous	$3,200
I-20 Total	$44,550

Breakdown of I-20 Cost

• Tuition includes one year of study, broken into two semesters – Fall and Spring.  Each semester includes a minimum of 12 credits -usually four courses- but generally includes more credits.  Students will meet with an academic advisor before each semester to set up the course schedule best for them.



• Fees include a Technology Fee ($350) that pays for all computer use, printing, laboratory usage, and more.  Also included is a Student Activity Fee ($100) which gives students free entry into on-campus events throughout the year.  These events include concerts, sporting events, theater, exhibits, and much more.  This fee also allows the university to offer discount tickets for off-campus trips and events.



• Engineering majors must pay an addition fee of $950 for costs associated with their program of study



• Nursing majors must pay an additional fee of $200 in the third and fourth year of study for costs associated with their program of study



• Living expenses are made up of costs for room and board.  This amount is based on the average room type and meal plan chosen by first-year students.  This amount may vary depending on the housing style and meal plan choice of the student.



• Health Insurance is mandatory for all students studying at U.S. universities.  Students are signed up for a health insurance plan that offers quality coverage at a cost of $1,260 per year.  The remaining $1,940 accounts for other “miscellaneous” expenses that include the cost of books, spending money, and more.
  

Erick Hyde
Coordinator of International Admissions
One University Place
Chester, PA 19013
tel: 1-888-WIDENER
fax: 610-499-4676
eshyde@widener.edu