Preparing leaders for success since 1821
About Widener
Widener is known for preparing the next generation of professionals—while informing the future of the professions they go on to lead. The lifelong value of a Widener education is rooted in a commitment to the professional and personal development of each individual student.
A Powerful Education. A Respected Degree.
Situated on a welcoming and beautiful campus a short train ride from Center City, Philadelphia, Widener offers associate, baccalaureate, master's, doctoral, and law degrees across more than 60 programs—including highly ranked programs in nursing, engineering, social work, and the arts and sciences.
Our students are hardworking, self-motivated, and ambitious. They prepare for the future through hands-on internship, co-op, and research experiences. They learn from and collaborate with a faculty of respected leaders and influencers—professors who take a personal and individualized approach to teaching and career guidance.
Prepared for success by a university-wide focus on professional leadership development, our graduates enjoy fast starts and often advance to management positions, posting a median post-graduate salary well above the national average.
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Points of Pride
Sometimes, it’s appropriate to brag a little.
Widener at a Glance
If you're busy, these facts and figures will give you a quick sense of our people and programs.
Vision & History
For nearly 200 years, Widener has remained committed to educating scholars, leaders, and globally engaged citizens.
Our Leadership
Big ideas and bold initiatives are launched and brought to life by visionary leaders.
Campus & Community Resources
From an art gallery and museum to an observatory and arboretum, Main Campus is home to resources and facilities that enrich our students' learning and enjoyment of life—and others that provide direct benefits to the citizens of neighboring Chester, including a university-run lab school and nursing and physical therapy clinics.
Maps & Directions
One university: three campuses. Main Campus in Chester, Pennsylvania is home to undergraduate and most graduate programs. Our Delaware Law School is situated on our Wilmington, Delaware campus and the Widener Commonwealth Law School is located on our campus in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania.
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Just the Facts
Sometimes, the numbers speak for themselves.
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