Widener University

Chester, PA · Private Nonprofit

Acceptance rate
71%
Average SAT
1,180
ACT midpoint
Enrollment
2,951
In-state tuition
$55,730
Out-of-state tuition
$55,730
Avg net price
$25,759
4-yr grad rate

Test scores

Admitted students score between 1080 and 1290 on the SAT (25th–75th percentile).

Popular programs at Widener University

Bachelor’s degree programs ranked by Stairway Ranking — a composite letter grade comparing this school’s program against every other school’s in the same major nationally. Ties broken alphabetically.

#ProgramStairway RankingGraduates/yr
1Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.201
2Psychology, General.48
3Business Administration, Management and Operations.47
4Biology, General.31
5Mechanical Engineering.30
6Accounting and Related Services.29
7Criminal Justice and Corrections.24
8Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods.22
9Mechatronics, Robotics, and Automation Engineering.22
10Civil Engineering.20
11Finance and Financial Management Services.18
12Health and Medical Administrative Services.17
13Marketing.16
14Chemical Engineering.12
15Legal Support Services.12
16Computer Science.11
17Biomedical/Medical Engineering.11
18Communication and Media Studies.10
19Computer and Information Sciences, General.9
20Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering.9

Showing top 20 of 40 programs

Frequently asked questions

What is the acceptance rate at Widener University?

Widener University has an acceptance rate of 71% according to the most recent U.S. Department of Education data.

What SAT score do I need for Widener University?

Admitted students at Widener University typically score between 1080 and 1290 on the SAT (25th–75th percentile).

How much does Widener University cost?

The average net price (after grants and scholarships) at Widener University is approximately $25,759 per year.

What is the graduation rate at Widener University?

4-year graduation rate data for Widener University is not currently published.

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Data: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard. Last updated 5/1/2026.