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Widener University

Chester, Pennsylvania · Private Non-Profit · Founded N/A

Avg Earnings (5yr)

$63,375

Acceptance Rate

84%

Graduation Rate

66%

Annual Tuition

$53,638

At a Glance

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Total Students

2,765

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Retention Rate

78%

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Faculty Ratio

11

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Financial Aid

74%

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Median Debt

$27,000

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Campus Setting

Suburban

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Institution Type

Private Non-Profit

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Founded

N/A

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Institution Overview

Widener University is a private, non-profit institution with 2,765 students. The university has an 84% acceptance rate and a 65.6% graduation rate. The retention rate is 78.2%. The median debt for students is $27,000, and 73.5% of students receive financial aid.

The in-state tuition at Widener University is $53,638. One year after graduation, the median earnings are $65,589. Five years after graduation, the median earnings are $63,375, and ten years after graduation, the median earnings are $70,920.

Generated from College Scorecard & IPEDS data

Earning Projection Over Time

$66k

1 YEAR

$63k

5 YEARS

$71k

10 YEARS

Top 11% in Earnings

Graduate Outcomes

One year after graduation, Widener University alumni earn a median salary of $65,589. Five years after graduation, median earnings decrease slightly to $63,375. However, ten years after graduation, median earnings increase to $70,920. The median debt for graduates is $27,000.

Widener University has an 84% acceptance rate and a 65.6% graduation rate. The retention rate is 78.2%. The in-state tuition is $53,638. A total of 73.5% of students receive financial aid.

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Campus Location

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Chester, Pennsylvania

Chester, PA 19013-5792

Widener University is located in Chester, Pennsylvania. The campus is in a suburban setting.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Widener University has an acceptance rate of 84%.