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Widener University

Chester, Pennsylvania · Private Non-Profit

Avg Earnings (5yr)

$63,375

Acceptance Rate

84%

Graduation Rate

66%

Annual Tuition

$53,638

At a Glance

Total Students

2,765

Retention Rate

78%

Faculty Ratio

11

Financial Aid

74%

Median Debt

$27,000

Campus Setting

Suburban

Institution Type

Private Non-Profit

Institution Overview

Widener University is a private, non-profit institution with 2,765 students. The university has an 84% acceptance rate and a 78.2% retention rate. The graduation rate is 65.6%. The in-state tuition is $53,638.

One year after graduation, alumni earn $65,589, and five years after graduation, alumni earn $63,375. Ten years after graduation, alumni earn $70,920. The median debt for students is $27,000, and 73.5% of students receive financial aid.

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 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, and 73.5% of students receive financial aid.

Widener University has an 84% acceptance rate and a 65.6% graduation rate. The retention rate is 78.2%. The annual in-state tuition is $53,638. The total student population is 2,765.

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Campus Location

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 84.0%.