School Overview

The school's main campus is located at the edge of a large city (in Chester, PA). The maximum program length is more than 4 years. The highest degree offered by the school is the Doctoral degree.

Contacting the School

One University Place
Chester, PA 19013-5792
Main Phone: (610) 499-4000
Web Site: www.widener.edu

Student Body Size and Diversity

In Fall 2002, the school had 3,453 (full-time equivalent) students. In Fall 2002, 399 male students and 327 female students enrolled as first-time students (freshmen, typically). Male students comprised 55% of the student body, while females made up 45%.

Minority enrollment included African-American (-1)%, Hispanic (-1)%, Asian (-1)%, and Native American (-1)%.

School Selectivity

Verbal SAT:
Three quarters of students scored at least 450. One quarter of students scored at least 560.

Math SAT:
On the Math SAT, 75% of students scored 460 or higher. One fourth of students scored 570 or higher.

Degree Levels

• Certificate, 1-2 years
• Associate's Degree
• Bachelor's Degree
• Master's Degree
• Doctor's Degree

Degree Programs

Business And Management

• Accounting
• Business
• Business Administration
• Business Economics
• Finance
• Hospitality
• Human Resource
• Other Business And Management
• Tax

• General Communications

• Computer And Information Sciences
• Information Sciences And Systems

• General Education
• Special Education
• Teacher
• Vocational Teaching

• Chemical Engineering
• Civil Engineering
• Computer Engineering
• Electrical Engineering
• General Engineering
• Industrial And Engineering Management
• Industrial Engineering
• Mechanical Engineering

• Creative Writing
• General English Language

• Natural Resources Conservation

• Medical Diagnostics Technician
• Medical Office
• Nursing
• Other Health Care
• Rehabilitation Training

• Anthropology
• Government And Political Science
• History
• International Relations
• Sociology

• Liberal Arts

• Other Interdisciplinary Studies

• Biochemistry
• Biology

• Foreign Languages And Literature

• Mathematics

• Chemistry
• Physics

• Criminal Justice

• Clinical Psychology
• General Psychology

• Public Administration
• Social Work

School Accreditation

Widener University-Main Campus reports that it is nationally accredited. Accreditation is by an agency recognized by the US Dept. of Education.

Widener University-Main Campus is accredited regionally. The school is state accredited.

Athletics, Including Athletic Scholarships & Financial Aid

Widener University-Main Campus belongs to the following athletic conferences:

• Middle Atlantic States Conference (for football, basketball, baseball, and track & field).

The school offers financial aid to athletes for football, basketball, baseball, and track & field.

Special Student Services

Academic Services

• Remedial assistance
• Accelerated programs
• AP credits
• Weekend college
• Distance learning options
• Study abroad

Financial Flexibility

• ROTC
• Student employment services
• Work-study (Co-op)
• Career counseling
• Placement services for graduates
• On-campus day Care

Cost of Attending

Admission Requirements

• High-school GPA is required.
• Secondary school rank is required.
• Secondary school record is required.
• Standardized test scores are required.
• A college preparatory program is required.
• The TOEFL (if applicable) is required for international students.

• Recommendations are recommended.

• A demonstration of competency (such as samples of work, e.g.) is neither required nor recommended.