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Widener University

Widener
#2322 / #632
Global Influence / U.S. Influence
#583
Most Desirable School
Private university

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About Widener University

According to Wikipedia, Widener University is a private university in Chester, Pennsylvania. The university has three other campuses: two in Pennsylvania and one in Wilmington, Delaware. Founded as The Bullock School for Boys in 1821, the school was established in Wilmington, Delaware. It became The Alsop School for Boys from 1846 to 1853, and then Hyatt's Select School for Boys from 1853 to 1859. Military instruction was introduced in 1858, and the school changed its name in 1859 to Delaware Military Academy. It moved to Pennsylvania in 1862 and became Chester County Military Academy. It was known as Pennsylvania Military College after 1892 and adopted the Widener name in 1972.

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Widener University Admissions, Retention, and Graduation Information

Annual ApplicationsAcceptanceGraduation RateMedian SAT ScoreMedian ACT Score
5,96188%68%119725

How Much Does Widener University Cost To Attend?

Tuition (in-state)
$51,639
Price by Family Income
IncomeAverage Net Cost
0 - 30K$30,521
30K - 48K$27,156
48K - 75K$29,779
75K - 110K$31,258
110K+$33,713

Source: National Center for Education Statistics

How Much Do Widener University Graduates Make?

If you graduate from Widener University, then you can expect to earn an average of $59,100 per year. You also have a 91% chance of being employed after 10 years.

Widener University's Demographics

Demographic data is for full-time, on-campus students.

Student BodyUnder-GradsGraduates
6,5872,9303,657

Where is Widener University?

Widener University is located at One University Place, Chester PA 19013-5792

How Safe is Widener University?

Chester has a violent crime rate of less than .01% and a property crime rate of less than .01%.

What Is Widener University Known For?

Widener University is known for it's academic work in the following disciplines:

Widener University's Top Areas of Influence With Degrees Offered

Social Work
#430
World Rank
#431
Historical Rank
#184
USA Rank
social-work Degrees
Nursing
#775
World Rank
#775
Historical Rank
#285
USA Rank
nursing Degrees
Psychology
#725
World Rank
#740
Historical Rank
#291
USA Rank
psychology Degrees
Chemistry
#1965
World Rank
#1984
Historical Rank
#381
USA Rank
chemistry Degrees
Law
#1378
World Rank
#1387
Historical Rank
#403
USA Rank
Medical
#1684
World Rank
#1687
Historical Rank
#456
USA Rank
medicine Degrees
Physics
#2119
World Rank
#2151
Historical Rank
#465
USA Rank
physics Degrees
Engineering
#3378
World Rank
#3389
Historical Rank
#579
USA Rank
engineering Degrees
Criminal Justice
#1194
World Rank
#1199
Historical Rank
#639
USA Rank
criminal-justice Degrees
Communications
#2507
World Rank
#439
Historical Rank
#669
USA Rank
communications Degrees
Business
#2627
World Rank
#2628
Historical Rank
#692
USA Rank
business Degrees
History
#2010
World Rank
#2025
Historical Rank
#693
USA Rank
history Degrees
Political Science
#3507
World Rank
#3516
Historical Rank
#805
USA Rank
political-science Degrees
Education
#3660
World Rank
#3668
Historical Rank
#844
USA Rank
education Degrees
Biology
#3971
World Rank
#3995
Historical Rank
#922
USA Rank
biology Degrees
Literature
#2826
World Rank
#2868
Historical Rank
#942
USA Rank
literature Degrees
Anthropology
#2996
World Rank
#3007
Historical Rank
#986
USA Rank
anthropology Degrees
Mathematics
#5165
World Rank
#5193
Historical Rank
#1354
USA Rank
math Degrees
Sociology
#4999
World Rank
#5003
Historical Rank
#1625
USA Rank
sociology Degrees
Computer Science
#7299
World Rank
#4139
Historical Rank
#1849
USA Rank
computer-science Degrees

Who Are Widener University's Most Influential Alumni?

Widener University's most influential alumni include professors and professionals in the fields of Social Work, Communications, and Psychology. Here are some of Widener University's most famous alumni:

Louis Comfort Tiffany
Louis Comfort Tiffany
An American stained glass and jewelry designer .
Cecil B. DeMille
Cecil B. DeMille
An American film director, producer and actor .
George Michael
An American professor, political scientist.
Omowunmi Sadik
Omowunmi Sadik
A Nigerian professor, chemist, and inventor.
Pat Quinn
Pat Quinn
A Canadian ice hockey player.
Patrick Murphy
A Former Acting United States Secretary of the Army.
Ericka Hart
An American sex educator, model, and professor.
Deborah Watkins Bruner
A Researcher.

Who Are Widener University's Most Influential Faculty?