Widener University is a private nonprofit 4-year college in Chester, Pennsylvania with 2,951 undergraduates. It admits 71% of applicants, costs an average of $26,151 a year after grants and graduates 67% of its students.
Figures from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, released October 15, 2026. What each number covers.
Widener University acceptance rate and admissions
Widener University admitted 71% of applicants for fall 2024. The median acceptance rate at 4-year colleges is 77%.
Test scores: Considered but not required (as reported for fall 2024 admission). That means you can apply without SAT or ACT scores. Check the admissions office for the current policy.
The colored band is the middle 50% of enrolled students in fall 2024 (reading and writing 550 to 650, math 530 to 640). The tick marks the typical 4-year college. Check how your scores fit.
Widener University application deadlines 2026-27
| Round | Deadline |
|---|---|
| Early action | Nov 1, 2026 (passed) |
| Regular decision | Jul 28, 2027 |
Next deadline: Regular decision, Jul 28, 2027. Application fee through the Common App: free for U.S. applicants. Confirm dates on Widener University’s admissions page; see every college on the deadline calendar.
Source: Common App 2026-27 first-year deadlines, fees and requirements grid, updated Sep 25, 2026.
Widener University tuition, cost and net price
| Tuition and fees (2025-26) | $58,280 |
|---|---|
| On-campus housing and food (2025-26) | $17,120 |
| Total cost of attendance (2024-25) | $73,168 |
| Average net price after grants (2024-25) | $26,151 |
Students who get federal aid pay an average of $26,151 a year after grants and scholarships, $47,017 less than the full cost of attendance.
What families pay, by income
Average yearly cost after grants for aided first-time students, by family income (2024-25):
Your own price depends on your family's full situation. Run Widener University's net price calculator for a personal estimate, or make a "what it costs us" card.
Widener University graduation rate, earnings and debt
- 67% of first-time, full-time students finished within six years (students who started in 2019).
- Former students earned a median of $76,782 a year, 10 years after they started (students who received federal aid and were working).
- Students who completed left with a median of $26,000 in federal student loans.
Earnings compared
Debt compared
Median debt is 34% of median earnings 10 years after entry. Many advisers suggest keeping total student debt below one year of expected pay. See the monthly payment.
Widener University majors and what graduates earn
Widener University awarded bachelor's degrees in 44 fields recently. The best-paid graduates four years out came from medical assisting ($98,777).
All 44 majors at Widener University
Four-year earnings: graduates of 2017-18 and 2018-19, measured in 2022 and 2023, in 2024 dollars. Fields with few graduates have no published earnings.
Graduate programs at Widener University
37 graduate programs awarded degrees recently. Largest first.
Show 37 graduate programs
Trade and career programs at Widener University
Certificate and associate programs in the trades we track. One-year earnings are for graduates of 2020-21 and 2021-22, four-year earnings for graduates of 2017-18 and 2018-19, both in 2024 dollars.
| Program | Credential | Graduates (2023-24) | Earnings 1 yr after | Earnings 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EMT, surgical tech and imaging | Associate degree | 14 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Paralegal | Certificate | 3 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Paralegal | Associate degree | 1 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
Students and location
- 2,951 degree-seeking undergraduates (fall 2024)
- 61% women, 39% men
- 11 students for every faculty member
- Setting: large suburb
- Accredited by Middle States Commission on Higher Education
Frequently asked questions
What is the acceptance rate at Widener University?
Widener University admitted 71% of applicants for fall 2024, according to the U.S. Department of Education.
How much does Widener University cost?
Tuition and fees for 2025-26 are $58,280. After grants and scholarships, aided students paid an average net price of $26,151 a year in 2024-25.
What SAT score do you need for Widener University?
The middle 50% of enrolled students scored 550 to 650 in reading and writing and 530 to 640 in math. Scores inside these ranges are typical for admitted students.
Is Widener University test-optional?
For fall 2024 admission, Widener University reported that test scores were: considered but not required. Policies change, so confirm with the admissions office.
What is the graduation rate at Widener University?
67% of first-time, full-time students finished within six years.
How much do Widener University graduates make?
Former students who received federal aid earned a median of $76,782 a year 10 years after they started, in 2024 dollars.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard, data release of October 15, 2026. What each figure means and the year it covers.