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Widener University

Chester, PennsylvaniaPrivate

Your chances

Acceptance rate

85%

Private school in Pennsylvania with 2,500 total undergraduate students
Suburban
Mid-Atlantic
Middle Atlantic States Athletic Corporation
One University Place, Chester, PA 19013
(610) 499-4000

Widener University is less competitive than most schools

Overall acceptance rate

85%

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Admissions

Overall acceptance rate
85%
Yield rate - overall
13%

Acceptance rate breakdown

Women
87%

Men
80%

Applicant breakdown

Total number of applicants
5,719

Women: 55%
Men: 45%

Cost & scholarships

Your estimated net cost
$ ? / year
In-state
$66,839
Out-of-state
$66,839

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Applications

How to apply

Accepts Common App
Test optional
Rec letters optional
Considers class rank
TOEFL required (international applicants)

Tests typically submitted

SAT: 28%

ACT: 0%
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Students

First-year enrolled students (full-time)
608
Student diversity
Low diversity
4-year graduation rate
53%

6-year graduation rate
65%

Retention rate
78%

Admission policy
Co-ed

International students
3%

Enrolled breakdown by gender

Women: 57%
Men: 43%

Race & ethnicity diversity

Among domestic students
Asian and Pacific Islander
4%

Black
13%

Hispanic
6%

Native American
< 1%

Other
7%

White
70%

Academics

Student faculty ratio
13:1
Calendar system
Semester

Special academic offering

Credit for AP exams

Offers graduate degree

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