Widener University

One University Place, Chester, Pennsylvania 19013-5792

4-year, Private not-for-profit Suburb: Large
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Key Statistics

5,610
Total Students
2,811
Undergraduates
11 to 1
Student-Faculty Ratio
Yes
Campus Housing

Tuition & Costs (2024-2025)

Tuition & Fees

In/Out-of-State
$55,730
+3.9% from last year
Books & Supplies
$1,408

Living Arrangements

On Campus
Food & Housing: $16,530
Other Expenses:
$1,890
Off Campus
Food & Housing: $9,900
Other Expenses:
$2,646
With Family
Food & Housing: $3,906
Other Expenses:
$2,646
+2.8%

Total Annual Costs

In/Out of State (Same Cost)

$75,558
On Campus
+4.3% from last year
$69,684
Off Campus
+5% from last year
$59,784
With Family
+3.8% from last year

Student Demographics

Undergraduate Gender

Male
40%
Female
60%

Undergraduate Age

24 and Under
90%
25 and Over
10%

Undergraduate Residence

In-State
61%
Out-of-State
38%
International
1%

Distance Education

Exclusively Distance
6%
Some Distance
15%
No Distance
78%

Graduate Attendance

Full-Time
64%
Part-Time
36%

Graduate Distance Education

Exclusively Distance
32%
Some Distance
9%
No Distance
58%

Undergraduate Race/Ethnicity

Asian
4%
Black or African American
23%
Hispanic/Latino
8%
White
58%
Two or more races
1%
Race/ethnicity unknown
3%
US Nonresident
2%

Degrees & Awards Offered

Less than one year certificate
Associate's degree
Bachelor's degree
Postbaccalaureate certificate
Master's degree
Post-master's certificate
Doctor's degree - research/scholarship
Doctor's degree - professional practice

Special Learning Opportunities

Distance education – undergraduate programs offered
Distance education – graduate programs offered
ROTC (Army)
Study abroad
Weekend/evening college
Undergraduate research (co-curricula)
Teacher certification (below the postsecondary level)

Student Services

Academic/career counseling service
Employment services for students
Placement services for completers

Contact Information

Phone
(610) 499-4000
Address
One University Place, Chester, Pennsylvania 19013-5792
IPEDS ID
216852

Quick Links

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Federal Financial Aid

Eligible students may receive Pell Grants and other federal aid (e.g. Direct Loans).

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