Widener University
Private college · Chester, PA · 2,951 undergraduates
Acceptance rate, SAT and ACT scores, cost, and financial aid
Acceptance rate
71%
Moderately selective
SAT (middle 50%)
1080–1290
ACT (middle 50%)
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Average net price
$26,151
per year, after grants
Cost of attendance
$73,168
per year, before aid
Graduation rate
67%
within 6 years
These numbers haven't been checked against official data yet. Values marked changed a lot or disagree with another source. Costs, aid, and policies change every year — always confirm on the college's website before you decide.
How hard is it to get into Widener University?
Widener University accepts about 71 of every 100 applicants (71%), which makes it moderately selective. This number changed a lot in the latest data, so confirm it with the college.
The middle half of admitted students scored between 1080 and 1290 on the SAT. A score at or above 1290 puts you in the top quarter of admitted students; below 1080, your scores are below most.
The latest federal data says Widener University is test-optional (scores are considered if you send them), but that data can lag a year or two and several colleges have changed their policies since. Confirm on Widener University's admissions website before you decide whether to send scores.
How much does Widener University cost?
The full cost of attendance — tuition, fees, housing, food, books, and other expenses — is about $73,168 a year before financial aid.
After grants and scholarships, students who get federal aid pay $26,151 a year on average. Your price depends on your family's income — use the college's net price calculator for an estimate.
Tuition and fees are $58,280 a year.
- Tuition & fees (in-state)$58,280
- Tuition & fees (out-of-state)$58,280
- Room & board$17,120
- Total cost of attendance$73,168
- Average net price after grants$26,151
Popular majors
Health Professions & Nursing, Business, Engineering, Psychology, Biology.
Widener University FAQ
- What is Widener University's acceptance rate?
- 71% — moderately selective.
- What SAT score do you need for Widener University?
- Admitted students' middle 50% range is 1080–1290. Aim for 1290 or higher to be above most admitted students.
- Is Widener University test-optional?
- The latest federal data says Widener University is test-optional (scores are considered if you send them), but that data can lag a year or two and several colleges have changed their policies since. Confirm on Widener University's admissions website before you decide whether to send scores.
- How much does Widener University cost?
- About $73,168 a year before aid; $26,151 on average after grants.
- What is Widener University's FAFSA school code?
- 003313. Add it in the "Colleges" section of the FAFSA at studentaid.gov so Widener University receives your information.
- What is Widener University's graduation rate?
- 67% of students finish within six years.
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