Widener University
PrivateChester, PA
Widener University is a private small school in Chester, PA, enrolling about 2,951 undergraduates. Admissions are not highly selective, admitting a majority of applicants here -- roughly 71% of applicants get in. Its highest-earning reported major is Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services (Health Professions and Related Programs), where graduates report median earnings of $98,777/year four years out. On-campus housing isn't required, so many students live off campus.
Admissions
Test scores for the Fall 2024 entering class come from Widener University's own 2024-25 Common Data Set: 10% submitted SAT scores.
Application deadlines for Fall 2027 entry
- Early Action: Nov 1, 2026
Confirm on Widener University's own admissions site before you apply.
Cost & outcomes
From the US Dept of Education College Scorecard, most recent year reported. Not every school reports every field. Tuition & fees are the sticker price for a full-time first-year undergrad, before financial aid, and don't include room and board.
Where do you stand against Widener University's numbers?
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From Widener University's own Common Data Set, 2024-25, Section C7 -- not a generic admissions checklist. What is a Common Data Set?
See full profile -- financial aid, campus life, and what Widener University weighs in your application
Paying it back
"Still growing" means a borrower's payments aren't yet covering interest 3 years into repayment -- not a default rate. A high number here can mean real repayment difficulty, or just a lot of grads who deferred for graduate school, so read it alongside the school's typical outcomes above.
Majors & earnings
Median earnings 4 years after graduation, by major, from the US Dept of Education. Only shown where the school reports a real figure for that major -- most schools don't report every major they offer, especially smaller programs.
Campus life
Room and board are shown separately from the cost of attendance above -- that total already includes them alongside tuition and fees, this just breaks out the living-cost portion.
What matters in your application
From this school's own reporting to the US Dept of Education on what it formally requires, considers, or doesn't use when reviewing applications.
Frequently asked questions
What does Widener University look for in applicants?
Per Widener University's own Common Data Set (Section C7), it rates rigor of secondary school record, academic GPA as "very important" in admissions decisions -- its own stated top factors, not a generic guess.
What is Widener University's acceptance rate?
Widener University in Chester, PA admits approximately 71% of applicants, based on the US Dept of Education's most recently reported figures.
What SAT score do I need for Widener University?
Per Widener University's own 2024-25 Common Data Set, the middle 50% of enrolled first-years scored 1060–1283 on the SAT (25th–75th percentile, among students who submitted scores).
How much does Widener University cost?
Widener University's total cost of attendance is reported at $70,621 per year, including tuition, fees, and room and board.
When is the application deadline for Widener University?
Widener University's deadlines are Early Action Nov 1, 2026, per its own published admissions calendar.
Does Widener University require students to live on campus?
No -- Widener University doesn't require students to live in on-campus housing.
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