Want to update the data for this profile? Claim it!
Location & Contact
Address
One University Place
Chester, PA 19013-5792
United States
Chester, PA 19013-5792
United States
Contact
Phone: 610-499-4000
Admissions
Acceptance Rate
7,167
Applied
6,022
Accepted
2,811
Enrolled
Female Admissions
4,084
Females Applied
3,518
Females Accepted
86%
Male Admissions
3,083
Males Applied
2,504
Males Accepted
81%
Applying
3.45
Avg. high school GPA for freshman
Admission Requirements | |
---|---|
Required |
Transcript of high school record |
Application Deadlines
Type | Application Closing | Notification Date | Rolling Admissions |
---|---|---|---|
Fall freshmen | Not reported | October 1st | Yes |
Out of state Fall freshmen | Not reported | Not reported | Yes |
Other early decision plan | November 1st | November 25th | No |
Transfer | Not reported | Not reported | Yes |
Test Scores Accepted
Test | Avg. Score | 25th % | 75th % | |
---|---|---|---|---|
SAT Critical Reading | 530 | 640 | ||
SAT Math | 520 | 620 |
Tuition & Fees
Tuition
54,660
Private
Fees
1,070
Full-time student fees
16,530
Room & board
8,980
Room only
Financial Aid
42,293
Avg. Financial Aid Package
50,112
Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package
35,059
Avg. International Student Financial Aid Package
4,682
Avg. Loan Aid
31,000
Avg. Grant Aid
40,227
Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded
Percentage of students with need who receive financial aid
80%
Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met
22%
Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met
Student Body
2,811
Total Undergrad students
2%
International Students
37%
Out-of-state students
Race/Ethnicity
Hispanic/Latino | 8.03% |
---|---|
Black or African American | 23.18% |
White or Caucasian | 58.66% |
American Indian or Alaska Native | 0.25% |
Asian | 4.05% |
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0.11% |
Two or more races | 1.3% |
Other | 2.82% |
Gender
Male (39.56%)
Female (60.26%)
Campus Life
Housing
Type | |
---|---|
College-owned housing | Yes |
Housing requirements | Yes |
Housing options |
Cooperative housing Co-ed housing Men-only housing Women-only housing Freshman car parking |
% of undergrad students who live in college housing | 48% |
Student Activities
Drama/theatre group
Student-run radio station
Student-run television station
Marching band
Choral groups
Student Services
Legal services
Health clinic
Personal/psychological counseling
Women's center
International students advisor
Student Organizations
Greek fraternities
Greek sororities
Local fraternities
Local sororities
Campus Security & Safety
24-hour emergency telephone/alarm services
24-hour patrols by trained officers
Student patrols
Late-night transport/escort services
Electronically-operated dormitory entrances
Athletics
Men's Sports
Sport | Intramural | Intercollegiate | Scholarship |
---|---|---|---|
Baseball | Division 3 | No | |
Basketball | Division 3 | No | |
Cheerleading | No | No | No |
Cross-country Running | Division 3 | No | |
Field Hockey | No | No | No |
Football | Division 3 | No | |
Golf | Division 3 | No | |
Ice Hockey | No | No | |
Indoor Track | No | No | No |
Lacrosse | Division 3 | No | |
Rugby | No | No | |
Soccer | Division 3 | No | |
Softball | No | No | No |
Swimming And Diving | Division 3 | No | |
Track And Field | Division 3 | No | |
Volleyball | Division 3 | No |
Women's Sports
Sport | Intramural | Intercollegiate | Scholarship |
---|---|---|---|
Baseball | No | No | No |
Basketball | Division 3 | No | |
Cheerleading | No | Division 3 | No |
Cross-country Running | Division 3 | No | |
Field Hockey | Division 3 | No | |
Football | No | No | No |
Golf | Division 3 | No | |
Ice Hockey | No | No | No |
Indoor Track | No | No | No |
Lacrosse | Division 3 | No | |
Rugby | No | No | |
Soccer | Division 3 | No | |
Softball | Division 3 | No | |
Swimming And Diving | Division 3 | No | |
Track And Field | Division 3 | No | |
Volleyball | Division 3 | No |
Faculty
709
Total Faculty
8:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
Full-time - 277
Part-time - 432
Male - 264
Female - 445
Widener University