Widener At A Glance
We have a good thing going at Widener. These fast facts give you a snapshot:
Our Academic Programs
- More than 40 undergraduate majors and 50 minors, including top-ranked programs in Nursing and Hospitality Management.
- 10 dual majors.
- An Exploratory Studies program that helps students select a major that best suits their goals and interests.
- Nationally-recognized leadership, civic engagement, and paid co-op programs that prepare students for successful lives and careers.
- Degree and certificate options for adult undergraduates.
- Master's, doctoral, and certificate programs in Business Administration, Clinical Psychology, Criminal Justice, Education, Engineering, Higher Education, Hospitality & Tourism, Law, Nursing, Physical Therapy, Public Administration, and Social Work.
- A highly-regarded graduate program in Human Sexuality Program, the only one of its kind in the nation.
Our Undergraduate Students
- Total enrollment in 2011 was 3204 students.
- Students represent 22 states and 26 foreign countries.
- 26% are students of color.
- 1016 average SAT score.
- 80+ student clubs and organizations.
- 35% of students study abroad.
- 75% of students participate in internship, community service, and/or volunteer programs.
- 90% of all students receive financial aid.
- $12,500 average scholarship package.
Our Graduate Students
- Total enrollment in 2011 was 1662 students.
- 26% are students of color.
Our Faculty
- 12:1 student-faculty ratio.
- 26% full-time faculty members.
- 93% have a doctorate or the highest degree in their field.
Our Campus & Facilities
- 110-acre campus, only 20 minutes from Philadelphia (the fifth largest city in the U.S.).
- 15 on-campus residence halls, and housing is guaranteed all four years.
- Brand-new state-of-the-art School of Nursing building for research and teaching.
- On-campus art gallery, museum, and observatory.
Our Alumni
- 1,000+ Widener alumni are CEOs or presidents of organizations.
- 132 judges in 17 states graduated from our School of Law.
- 89% of graduates from the Class of 2010 were employed or in graduate school within six months of graduation.
But our statistics only tell half the story. Ready to learn more about Widener?
Difference Makers
Continuing Studies
University College student Dale Kerns Jr. established the Little Angels Foundation, which provides financial and emotional support for children suffering from cancer, tumors, and other deadly diseases.
Difference Makers
College of Arts & Sciences
Chemistry Major Anna Miller ‘12, from East Prospect, PA, served as site team leader at CityTeam International in Chester, where she coordinated the efforts of 10 other PSC students.
Difference Makers
College of Arts & Sciences
Anthropology Major Sara E. McManus ’13 has been named a 2012 Newman Civic Fellow, an award that recognizes inspiring college student leaders who have worked to find solutions for challenges facing their communities.
Difference Makers
Alternative Spring Break
Anthropology Major Jess Viscuso ’12 and Nursing Major Devin Weesner ’13 coordinated Alternative Spring Break efforts for 87 students and faculty and staff chaperones at six locations throughout the U.S.
Difference Makers
Institute of Physical Therapy Education
Doctoral Student Scott Cheney serves on the board of the Society for Student-run Medical Clinics, where he is one of five national directors charged with planning the society’s international conference.
Difference Makers
Widener University
President James T. Harris III has been appointed chair of the Board Directors for the Association of Independent Colleges and Universities of Pennsylvania (AICUP) for 2012–13. Harris has served on the AICUP Board of Directors since 2007, most recently as vice-chair.
Difference Makers
Widener Observatory
Dr. Harry Augensen, associate dean of science and professor of physics and astronomy, helped alumnus Dominic Liberto ’08 arrange a private moment during a public viewing at the Widener University Observatory to propose to his girlfriend, Jenn. She said yes!
Program Highlight
The 1821 Experience
In this pre-orientation program, you will explore how multiculturalism adds to the college experience and connect with other students on campus.
Program Highlight
Summit Widener
This multi-day backpacking trip, led by members of the Outdoor Adventure Club, offers incoming Widener students a chance to build self-confidence and a social network of like-minded students on campus while having fun in the Appalachian Mountains.
Program Highlight
ELEVATE
This student life leadership program, Enhancing Leadership Experience Via Activities, Training, and Engagement, aka ELEVATE, allows you to build or hone your leadership skills with learning tracks for emerging student leaders.
Program Highlight
Oskin Leaders
The Oskin Leaders program inspires and equips Widener undergraduates to courageously leverage their passion and leadership skills to create significant, positive change.
Program Highlight
PSC/Bonner Leaders Program
This program connects Widener students with a service movement of college students around the country. Students in the Presidential Service Corps/Bonner Leaders Program complete 300 hours of community service and a variety of leadership activities.
