WIDENER UNIVERSITY - MAIN CAMPUS
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- Chester, PA 19013
- OPEID College Code: 00331300
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- General Phone: (610) 499-4000
- President: James T. Harris Iii
- Type: Private Not-For-Profit, 4-Year or Above
- Calendar System: Semester
- Highest Degree: Doctoral - Research & Professional
- Local Area: Large Suburb
- Student Enrollment: 4,814
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Widener University - Main Campus - Details
General
Admission
Financial Aid
Tuition and Fees
Degrees Offered
Enrolled Students
Faculty and Wages
Athletics
Graduation Rates
Campus Security
- Student Services
- Remedial Services Offered
- Academic or Career Counseling Services Offered
- Employment Services Offered
- Placement Services For Graduates Offered
- Special Learning Opportunities
- Distance Learning Opportunities
- Study Abroad Opportunities
- Weekend / Evening Classes Available
- Teaching K-12 Certification Offered Must Complete Preparation at Another Institution Can Complete Preparation With Specialization State Approved for Certification
- ROTC Army
- Website
- www.widener.edu
- Mission Statement
- As a leading metropolitan university, we achieve our mission at Widener by creating a learning environment where curricula are connected to societal issues through civic engagement. We lead by providing a unique combination of liberal arts and professional education in a challenging, scholarly, and culturally diverse academic community. We engage our students through dynamic teaching, active scholarship, personal attention, and experiential learning. We inspire our students to be citizens of character who demonstrate professional and civic leadership. We contribute to the vitality and well-being of the communities we serve.
Accreditation
- Middle States Commission on Higher Education
- Facilities and Programs Offered
- Library Available
- College Carnegie Classifications
- Basic Classification Doctoral/Research Universities
- Undergraduate Classification Professions Plus Arts & Sciences, Some Graduate Coexistence
- Graduate Classification Doctoral, Professional Dominant
- Undergraduate Profile Classification Full-Time Four-Year, Selective, Lower Transfer-In
- Enrollment Classification High Undergraduate
- Size Classification Medium Four-Year, Highly Residential
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Other Campus Locations
- Widener University - Delaware Campus
Wilmington, DE 19803
11 Miles Away - Widener University - Harrisburg Campus
Harrisburg, PA 17110
86 Miles Away
- Admission Links
- Admissions: www.widener.edu
- Online Application: Apply Online
- Admission Fees Fall 2009
- Undergraduate Application Fee: $35.00
- Graduate Application Fee: $25.00
- College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credit
- AP Credit
- Applicant Considerations
- High School or Secondary School GPA Required
- High School or Secondary School Rank Required
- High School or Secondary School Record Required
- College Preparatory Program Completion Required
- Recommendation Consideration Recommended
- Admission Test Scores (SAT ®, ACT ®, ...) Required
- TOEFL Required
Undergraduate Admissions Fall 2009
| Male | Female | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Applicants | 2,144 | 2,492 | 4,636 |
| Number Granted Admission (%) | 1,557 (73%) | 1,694 (68%) | 3,251 (70%) |
| Number Admitted Who Enrolled (%) | 342 (22%) | 374 (22%) | 716 (22%) |
Enrolled Students Submitting Test Scores Fall 2009
| Number | Percent (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Exam | 703 | 99% |
| ACT ® Exam | - | - |
Enrolled Students Test Scores Fall 2009
| 25th Percentile | 75th Percentile | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Critical Reading | 440 | 540 |
| SAT ® Math | 460 | 560 |
| SAT ® Writing | - | - |
| ACT ® Composite | - | - |
| ACT ® English | - | - |
| ACT ® Math | - | - |
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The following figures listed below are for informational purposes only and do not represent current or future financial aid details. Financial aid is available for those who qualify.
- Financial Aid Links and Information
- Website: Financial Aid Office
- FAFSA Student Aid: Apply Online
- Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 98%
Financial Aid Breakdown 2008-09
| Loan | Federal Grant | State/Local Grant | Institutional Grant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (%) of Students Receiving | 82% | 29% | 33% | 97% |
| Avg Amount Receiving | $10,154 | $6,347 | $3,470 | $15,166 |
Federal Loan Default Rates
| 2008 | 2007 | 2006 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Default Rate (%) | 2.5% | 2.8% | 1.1% |
| Number in Default | 40 | 41 | 30 |
| Number in Repayment | 1,595 | 1,433 | 2,694 |
Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009
Undergraduate Student Expenses
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The following figures listed below are for informational purposes only and do not represent current or future tuition or fees. Please contact this school directly to get a current and accurate tuition and fee schedule.
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| 2009-10 | 2008-09 | 2007-08 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses | |||
| In-District Tuition and Fees | $31,840 | $30,450 | $28,630 |
| In-State Tuition and Fees | $31,840 | $30,450 | $28,630 |
| Out of State Tuition and Fees | $31,840 | $30,450 | $28,630 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,080 | $990 |
| Housing Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $11,270 | $11,400 | $10,240 |
| Other Expenses | $1,665 | $1,665 | $1,665 |
| Off Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $8,100 | $8,100 | $8,100 |
| Other Expenses | $2,295 | $2,295 | $2,295 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| Other Expenses | $2,295 | $2,295 | $2,295 |
| Total Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| In-District | $45,975 | $44,595 | $41,525 |
| In-State | $45,975 | $44,595 | $41,525 |
| Out of State | $45,975 | $44,595 | $41,525 |
| Off Campus | |||
| In-District | $43,435 | $41,925 | $40,015 |
| In-State | $43,435 | $41,925 | $40,015 |
| Out of State | $43,435 | $41,925 | $40,015 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| In-District | $35,335 | $33,825 | $31,915 |
| In-State | $35,335 | $33,825 | $31,915 |
| Out of State | $35,335 | $33,825 | $31,915 |
Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
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The following list is not a comprehensive or current list of degrees or programs offered, please contact this school directly to learn more about what is currently being offered.
- Overall Student Enrollment
- Total Student Enrollment: 4,814 Undergraduate: 3,245 Graduate: 1,569
- Student Gender
- Total Student Gender Male: 1,950 Female: 2,864
- Undergraduate Gender Male: 1,474 Female: 1,771
- Graduate Gender Male: 476 Female: 1,093
- Student Attendance
- Total Student Attendance Full-Time: 3,333 Part-Time: 1,481
- Undergraduate Attendance Full-Time: 2,684 Part-Time: 561
- Graduate Attendance Full-Time: 649 Part-Time: 920
Student Race Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Resident Alien | 129 | 3% |
| American Indian | 17 | 0.4% |
| Black | 582 | 12% |
| Asian | 132 | 3% |
| Hispanic | 120 | 2% |
| White | 2,980 | 62% |
| Unknown | 854 | 18% |
Student Age Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Age Under 18 | 84 | 2% |
| Ages 18-19 | 1,178 | 24% |
| Ages 20-21 | 1,115 | 23% |
| Ages 22-24 | 600 | 12% |
| Ages 25-29 | 578 | 12% |
| Ages 30-34 | 290 | 6% |
| Ages 35-39 | 266 | 6% |
| Ages 40-49 | 418 | 9% |
| Ages 50-65 | 260 | 5% |
| Age Over 65 | 15 | 0.3% |
| Age Unknown | 10 | 0.2% |
Employee Type Breakdown
| Total | Full-Time | Part-Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Employees | 1,133 | 750 | 383 |
| Faculty Status | 250 | 250 | - |
| Tenured Faculty | 136 | 136 | - |
| Graduate Assistants | 31 | - | 31 |
| Instruction, Research and/or Public Service | 531 | 226 | 305 |
| Primarily Instruction | 531 | 226 | 305 |
| Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial | 145 | 143 | 2 |
| Other Professionals | 168 | 130 | 38 |
| Technical and/or Paraprofessional | 289 | 251 | 38 |
| Clerical And Secretarial | 166 | 143 | 23 |
| Skilled Crafts | 25 | 25 | - |
| Service and/or Maintenance | 92 | 78 | 14 |
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $72,568 (226) | $76,692 (112) | $68,516 (114) |
| Professor | $91,951 (56) | $94,856 (34) | $87,461 (22) |
| Associate Professor | $74,193 (82) | $75,282 (43) | $72,994 (39) |
| Assistant Professor | $61,040 (58) | $63,472 (26) | $59,064 (32) |
| Instructor | $52,853 (2) | $55,470 (1) | $50,235 (1) |
| Lecturer | $54,327 (28) | $52,694 (8) | $54,980 (20) |
| Equated 9 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $72,568 (226) | $76,692 (112) | $68,516 (114) |
| Professor | $91,951 (56) | $94,856 (34) | $87,461 (22) |
| Associate Professor | $74,193 (82) | $75,282 (43) | $72,994 (39) |
| Assistant Professor | $61,040 (58) | $63,472 (26) | $59,064 (32) |
| Instructor | $52,853 (2) | $55,470 (1) | $50,235 (1) |
| Lecturer | $54,327 (28) | $52,694 (8) | $54,980 (20) |
Overall Athletic Team Information
- Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (Ncaa)
| Total | Men's Teams | Women's Teams | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Participants | |||
| All Athletes | 606 | 423 | 183 |
| Unduplicated Athletes | 536 | 372 | 164 |
| Baseball | 33 | 33 | - |
| Basketball | 34 | 20 | 14 |
| All Track Combined | 169 | 129 | 40 |
| Field Hockey | 24 | - | 24 |
| Football | 130 | 130 | - |
| Golf | 11 | 11 | - |
| Lacrosse | 62 | 41 | 21 |
| Soccer | 61 | 35 | 26 |
| Softball | 22 | - | 22 |
| Swimming | 45 | 24 | 21 |
| Volleyball | 15 | - | 15 |
| Coaches Salaries | |||
| Head Coaches | - | $44,443 | $42,028 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | $6,162 | $2,203 |
| Coaches | |||
| All Coaches | 82 | 47 | 35 |
| Baseball | 4 | 4 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 3 | 3 | - |
| Basketball | 10 | 5 | 5 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 8 | 4 | 4 |
| All Track Combined | 17 | 9 | 8 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 15 | 8 | 7 |
| Field Hockey | 3 | - | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | - | 2 |
| Football | 18 | 18 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 17 | 17 | - |
| Golf | 1 | 1 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | - | - | - |
| Lacrosse | 8 | 3 | 5 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 6 | 2 | 4 |
| Soccer | 6 | 3 | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Softball | 4 | - | 4 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 3 | - | 3 |
| Swimming | 8 | 4 | 4 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 6 | 3 | 3 |
| Volleyball | 3 | - | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | - | 2 |
- Retention Rates
- Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 72%
- Part-Time Entering Students Retained: 25%
Graduation Rates
| (%) of Entering Class | |
|---|---|
| Overall | |
| All Students | 57% |
| By Gender | |
| Male | 47% |
| Female | 66% |
| By Race | |
| Black | 36% |
| Asian | 53% |
| Hispanic | 33% |
| White | 60% |
| Unknown | 62% |
| By Years Prior to Graduation | |
| 4 Years or Less | 41% |
| 5 Years | 54% |
| 6 Years | 57% |
Crime Statistics
| 2007-08 | 2006-07 | |
|---|---|---|
| Arrests | ||
| Residence Hall | ||
| Drug Related | - | 1 |
| Liquor Related | - | 5 |
| On Campus | ||
| Drug Related | 1 | 1 |
| Liquor Related | - | 6 |
| Criminal Offenses | ||
| Residence Hall | ||
| Forcible Rape | 2 | - |
| Robbery | 1 | - |
| Aggravated Assault | - | 1 |
| Burglary | 9 | 8 |
| On Campus | ||
| Forcible Rape | 2 | - |
| Robbery | 3 | 3 |
| Aggravated Assault | 4 | 1 |
| Burglary | 19 | 14 |
| Vehicle Theft | 1 | - |
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Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009
