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Widener University
Most applicants get into Widener University — 70.9% were admitted — so the real questions are cost, fit and outcomes, covered below.
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Widener University occupies suburban Chester, PA — a private campus quieter than a downtown one, closer to one than a rural seat.
Its highest-earning path is Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services, where graduates median $98,777 four years out. Faculty pay averages $107,748 a year here — a rough proxy for what the school spends on the teaching itself. With 2,951 undergraduates and a residential core, weekends happen on campus — and 78.4% of first-years come back for a second year.
Submitters admitted here typically landed between 1050 and 1260 — near the PA middle for four-year schools. Put your own practice estimate on Widener University's range with the SAT calculator, or bring a saved GPA from the grade tools.
Admissions
Widener University is test-optional: scores are considered when submitted but not required. The 1050–1260 range below describes admitted students who chose to submit — typically Widener University's stronger testers — so treat it as the higher end of what gets in.
| Score | 25th | 50th | 75th |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Reading & Writing | 530 | 590 | 640 |
| SAT Math | 520 | 580 | 620 |
Percentiles are among students who submitted scores (Fall 2023 admissions cycle).
In the Fall 2023 cycle, Widener University received 7,167 applications and admitted 6,022 (84%), with 894 enrolling.
How Widener University compares
| Widener University | Pennsylvania median | National median | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance rate | 70.9% | 82% | 77.2% |
| Tuition (in-state) | $55,730 | $33,730 | $19,591 |
| Median earnings (10 yr) | $70,920 | $62,101 | $53,781 |
Ten years after enrolling, the median Widener University student earns $70,920 — 14% above the Pennsylvania median of $62,101 for college-goers.
Cost, size & completion
Widener University lists tuition at $55,730 for everyone — private schools don't do residency pricing. Widener University's sticker and net price can differ sharply after aid; treat $55,730 as the ceiling, not the bill.
Widener University enrolls 2,951 undergraduates — mid-sized, with the trade-offs Widener University's scale implies: more programs than a small college, more anonymity too.
68.3% graduate within six years. Roughly 32% don't — ask a Widener University tour guide what happens to them and watch the answer carefully.
Top majors by earnings at Widener University
| Bachelor's program | Median earnings, 4 yrs after completion |
|---|---|
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | $98,777 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $98,272 |
| Computer Science | $96,427 |
| Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering | $95,901 |
| Chemical Engineering | $91,145 |
| Biomedical/Medical Engineering | $89,794 |
| Mechanical Engineering | $88,358 |
| Civil Engineering | $80,117 |
| Psychology, Other | $79,923 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | $78,817 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $77,426 |
| Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other | $73,790 |
| Biology, General | $73,535 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $62,434 |
| Psychology, General | $61,205 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $60,555 |
| Social Work | $59,654 |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | $58,159 |
| Hospitality Administration/Management | $56,345 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $54,136 |
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication | $53,906 |
| Journalism | $53,724 |
| Political Science and Government | $52,765 |
Median earnings for these 23 Widener University programs come from a different federal cohort than the campus-wide $70,920 above — compare rows to each other, not to that 10-year figure. 33 additional Widener University programs have earnings withheld under federal privacy rules.
Frequently asked questions
What GPA and test scores do you need for Widener University?
Among admitted students who submitted scores, the middle 50% scored 1050–1260 on the SAT. There's no published GPA cutoff — pair these ranges with the 70.9% admission rate to judge your odds.
What is Widener University's acceptance rate?
84% in the Fall 2023 cycle — 6,022 admitted from 7,167 applicants.
How much does Widener University cost?
At Widener University, published tuition is $55,730 — net price after aid usually comes in lower. That number is Widener University's ceiling, not a quote.
What do Widener University graduates earn?
Federal data puts median earnings at $70,920 ten years after enrolling. The table above breaks this down by major.
Similar colleges in Pennsylvania
- West Chester University of Pennsylvania — 78.4% admitted
- Washington & Jefferson College — 80.6% admitted
- York College of Pennsylvania — 73.7% admitted
- University of Valley Forge — 61.2% admitted
Run your own numbers
Data: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (Jun 2026), IPEDS ADM2023/HD2024. Retrieved 2026-09-01. Figures reflect the latest federal cohorts, which lag the current admissions cycle.