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Named a 2024 National College of Distinction
96% of the undergrad Class of 2023 achieved career goals within 6 months of graduation
Nationally ranked by U.S. News & World Report
Network of 65,000+ alumni around the world
66% of students complete a co-op or internship—14% higher than the national average
1-year paid co-op experience — still graduate in 4 years
50+ graduate programs, including top-ranked master‘s & doctoral degrees
Widener manages $8-10 million in annual research grant funding
Named a College of Distinction for Career Preparation
$67,800 median starting salary for undergrads
96% of the Class of 2023 achieved career goals within 6 months of graduation
$113,000 median mid-career salary for undergrads
87% of undergrad students live on campus their first year
80+ student clubs & organizations
79% participate in civic engagement—27% higher than the national average
300+ annual campus events
Nearly 100% of undergraduates receive financial aid
Widener offers $50 million in scholarships and grants annually
ROTC student scholarships cover up to 100% of tuition
Transfer scholarships start at $20,000 per year for undergrads
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What’s Happening at Widener
A Look Inside Widener’s Maker’s Lab and Its Award-Winning Accessibility Innovations
Occupational therapy students are addressing healthcare and accessibility needs with innovative assistive devices made in the program's Maker's Lab.
Get to Know Lisa Grimm: A Q&A with the new Dean of the College of Arts & Sciences
Widener welcomed Lisa Grimm as dean of the College of Arts & Sciences on July 1.
Meet Fred McCall -- Widener's inaugural vice president of student engagement and transformation
Fred C. McCall, Widener’s inaugural vice president of student engagement and transformation, who will also serve as dean of students, joined the Pride from the University of Illinois, Chicago, on July 1.
We're All Widener: You Belong Here
We take great pride in being a welcoming, diverse, and inclusive community that values and celebrates every individual regardless of race, ethnicity, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual identity, socioeconomic status, veteran's status, ability, religion, or political affiliation.
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