Location
Chester, Pennsylvania, USA
Type
University
Population
32,600
Students
5,610
International %
3
Campuses
Description
Located in suburban Philadelphia, Widener University is a private, nonprofit institution known for its nationally ranked programs and deep commitment to each student's personal and professional success.
Ranking
U.S. News & World Report, 2024
#227 in National Universities (tie)
U.S. News & World Report, 2025
#266 in National Universities (tie)
U.S. News & World Report, 2024
#138 in Best Undergraduate Engineering Programs (tie)
Undergraduate Program
Graduate Program
Cost per year, $
Total
76,000
Fees
5,160
Housing
16,180
Tuition
54,660
Min Grades (GPA)
Direct
Min Grades (GPA):
GPA, 4.0 scale
2.5
GPA, 5.0 scale
3.2
Min Grades (English exams):
pte
58
IELTS (Academic)
6.5
Duolingo
110
toeflInternetBased
79
Degrees
College of Arts and Sciences
School of Engineering
School of Business Administration
College of Health and Human Services
School of Nursing
Anthropology, BA
Biochemistry, BS - STEM designated
Biology, BA - STEM designated
Biology, BS - STEM designated
Chemistry, BA - STEM designated
Chemistry, BS - STEM designated
Communication Studies, BA
Computer Information Systems, BS - STEM designated
Computer Science, BS
Creative Writing, BA
Criminal Justice, BA
Digital Media Informatics, BA
English, BA
Environmental Health and Sustainability Management, BA - STEM designated
Environmental Science and Sustainability, BS - STEM designated
French, BA
Gender, Women, and Sexuality Studies, BA
Green Chemistry, BS - STEM designated
History, BA
International Relations, BA
Mathematics, BS - STEM designated
Physics, BS - STEM designated
Political Science, BA
Psychology, BA
Sociology w/ Civic Engagement & Social Change, BA
Sociology w/ Health & Society, BA
Sociology, BA
Spanish, BA
Visual and Performing Arts, BA