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
2021 Enrollment
5,875 (including 2,766 undergraduate, 2,027 graduate, and 1,082 law students)
Diversity
Students represent 49 states and 36 countries, with 29% 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
Financial Aid
- Average merit scholarship for freshmen: $120,000 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, 91 percent of Widener’s 2020 graduates achieved their intended career goals (employment, graduate education, or military/other service) within six months of graduating.