Widener University

Chester, PA · Private nonprofit · Large suburb · Website

Admission rate: 71%; Accessible
Average net price: $26,151; per year, after aid
Graduation rate: 67%
Median earnings: $76,782; 10 years after enrolling

Widener University is a private nonprofit college in Chester, PA with 2,951 undergraduates. It admits 71% of applicants, and admitted students average 1180 on the SAT. The average net price after aid is $26,151 per year ($22,941 for families earning under $30,000). 67% of students graduate, and graduates earn a median of $76,782 ten years after enrolling.

private nonprofit college

Admissions

Admission rate: 71%; Fall 2024
Testing policy: Test optional; Fall 2024
Applicants: 7,167; Fall 2023
Admitted: 6,022; Fall 2023
Yield: 15%; of admitted students enrolled

Middle 50% of admitted students (Fall 2024). A quarter scored below the band and a quarter above.

SAT Reading & Writing550–650

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SAT Math530–640

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What Widener University looks at

As reported by the college to IPEDS (Fall 2023).

High school recordRequired
High school GPARequired
College-prep courseworkConsidered
Class rankNot considered
Essay or personal statementNot considered
RecommendationsConsidered
Demonstrated competenciesNot considered
Legacy statusNot considered
Work experienceNot considered
English proficiency testRequired

Cost

Cost of attendance: $73,168; sticker price, per year
Tuition & fees: $58,280

Net price by family income

Average yearly cost after grants and scholarships for students receiving federal aid.

$0–30k$22,941
$30–48k$23,070
$48–75k$22,778
$75–110k$22,978
$110k+$33,566

Get a personal estimate with Widener University's net price calculator

Outcomes

Graduation rate: 67%
Freshman retention: 78%
Median earnings: $76,782; 10 yrs after enrolling
Median debt: $26,000; at graduation

Students

Undergraduates: 2,951
Student–faculty ratio: 11:1
Receive Pell grants: 45%

White51%
Hispanic10%
Black29%
Asian4%

Widener University FAQ

What is Widener University's acceptance rate?+

Widener University admits 71% of applicants, which makes it accessible.

What SAT score do you need for Widener University?+

The middle 50% of admitted students scored 550–650 on SAT Reading and Writing and 530–640 on SAT Math; the average total is 1180.

Is Widener University test optional?+

Test optional (considered if submitted).

How many students apply to Widener University?+

In Fall 2023, 7,167 students applied to Widener University and 6,022 were admitted; 894 enrolled.

Does Widener University consider legacy status?+

No. Widener University reported that legacy status is not considered in admissions (Fall 2023).

Does Widener University require an essay?+

Widener University reported that an essay or personal statement is not considered for admission (Fall 2023).

How much does Widener University cost?+

The sticker cost of attendance is $73,168 per year, but the average net price after grants and scholarships is $26,151.

What is Widener University's graduation rate?+

67% of full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.

Sources

Admission rate, test scores, cost, students, and outcomes: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (Most Recent Institution-Level Data), released 2026-10-15. Admissions figures are for Fall 2024, costs for 2024-25, and earnings are measured in 2023.
Applicants, admitted, yield, and admission factors: IPEDS Admissions survey (ADM2023), Fall 2023.
IPEDS unit ID 216852 · How we use this data