Widener University-Main Campus Stats, Campus, Demographics & More
School & Student Data - Widener University-Main Campus
| Sector | Private |
|---|---|
| Total Students | 4,866 |
| Full-time Students | 3,181 |
| Part-time Students | 1,685 |
| In-State Tuition | $28,630.00 |
| Out-of-State Tuition | $28,630.00 |
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Cost, Fees, and Fin Aid
| Average Student Loans Received | $8,540.00 |
|---|---|
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Accreditation & Profile Data - Widener University-Main Campus
| Accreditation Year | 1954 |
|---|---|
| Size | Small-Medium |
| Sector | Private |
| Gender | Coed |
Graduation & Retention Data - Widener University-Main Campus
| Overall % Graduation | 52% |
|---|---|
| Retention Rate | 76% |
Application & Admissions Data - Widener University-Main Campus
| Overall Percent Admitted | 66% |
|---|---|
| Percent Men Admitted | 69% |
| Percent Women Admitted | 64% |
| Total Number of Applicants | 4866 |
| SAT 75th Percentile (Math) | 560 |
| SAT 75th Percentile (Critical Reading) | 530 |
| SAT 75th Percentile (Writing) | Unknown |
| ACT 75th Percentile | Unknown |
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Faculty
| Full Time Faculty | 832 |
|---|---|
| Tenured Professors | 117 |
| Instruction, Research, Public Service FTE Staff | 332 |
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Campus & Location Info - Widener University-Main Campus
| Name | Widener University-Main Campus |
|---|---|
| Address | One University Place |
| Zip | 19013-5792 |
| City | Chester |
| State | PA |
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WIDENER TRIVIA: Built after a fire destroyed Old Main in 1882, the Old Main Annex originally served what purpose and why?

WHERE @ WIDENER ANSWER: This week's Where @ Widener photo is of the mural of the Widener Pride logo on the wall in the Office of Student Life in University Center. Lauren Kenna was the first person with the correct answer. Good eye, Lauren!

WIDENER LEADERSHIP WORKS: This Widener alumnus has taken the lead as a journalist. He is a member of the editorial board for the New York Times and has written two books, one which has won the Anisfield Wolf Book Award. Who is he?

WIDENER TRIVIA ANSWER: This week's Widener trivia question asked what former head "G-Man" received an honorary degree from Pennsylvania Military College at Commencement in 1936. The answer is J. Edgar Hoover. Peter Castagna was the first person with the correct answer. Good job, Peter.

What people are saying about Widener University on Twitter
- 2012-05-22T01:41:00ZRT: @tejucole: The books of Harry Elkins Widener, 27, a zealous bibliophile who sank with the Titanic, were donated to Harvard University.
- 2012-05-21T23:39:33Z
RT @tejucole: The books of Harry Elkins Widener, 27, a zealous bibliophile who sank with the Titanic, were donated to Harvard University.
- 2012-05-21T23:38:28Z
RT @tejucole: The books of Harry Elkins Widener, 27, a zealous bibliophile who sank with the Titanic, were donated to Harvard University.
- 2012-05-21T23:24:45Z
RT @tejucole: The books of Harry Elkins Widener, 27, a zealous bibliophile who sank with the Titanic, were donated to Harvard University.
- 2012-05-21T23:23:18Z
The books of Harry Elkins Widener, 27, a zealous bibliophile who sank with the Titanic, were donated to Harvard University.
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