Widener University Factbook
Widener's Factbook is a consistent source of trend information on important institutional measures and answers to commonly asked questions about the university.
Widener at a Glance
Widener University is a private, metropolitan university with a Main Campus in Chester, PA, and law schools in Harrisburg, PA, and Wilmington DE.
Our Location
At the crossroads of innovation, preparation, and I-95, Widener University is situated just 20 minutes from downtown Philadelphia on a 110-acre campus that’s brimming with character and beauty.
You’ll learn in a vibrant community that feels like a second family in state-of-the-art facilities including our on-campus television production studio, nursing simulation labs, finance lab, and modern robotics engineering and computer science facilities. More than 85 percent of our undergraduates enjoy on-campus living, choosing between residence halls, fraternities, and sororities.
Academic Programs
- More than 40 undergraduate majors and 50 minors.
- Numerous dual degrees and joint majors, such as environmental science/biology and psychology/social science.
- An exploratory studies program that helps you select a major that best suits your goals.
- 50+ graduate and professional programs, with several degree options available online.
- Nationally recognized leadership, civic engagement, and paid co-op programs that prepare you for a successful life and career.
Students
2019 Enrollment
6,496 (including 3,215 undergraduate, 2,248 graduate, and 1,033 law students)
2019 Average Freshmen SAT Score
1124
Diversity
Students represent 49 states and 22 countries, with 30% of the student body consisting of U.S. students of color and international citizens.
Faculty
- Our undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio is 13 to 1.
- 91% of our faculty hold a doctorate or the highest degree in their fields.
- Our faculty have acquired more than $1M in grant funding for innovative research.
Financial Aid
- Average merit scholarship for freshmen: $105,000 over four years
- Average merit scholarship for transfers: $17,000 per year
Athletics
Civic Engagement
- 79% of Widener undergraduate students engage in service or civic engagement. That’s 27% higher than the national average.
- In the 2018-2019 academic year, Widener offered 50 service learning courses where 1,160 students participated in 11,600 hours of service.
Alumni
- We have alumni in all 50 states and around the world.
- Widener alums earned an average mid-career salary of $100,100, placing our graduates in the top 18 percent nationwide, according to PayScale’s College Salary Report.
- According to the National Association of Colleges and Employers, 95 percent of Widener’s 2018 graduates achieved their intended career goals (employment, graduate education, or military/other service) within six months of graduating.