Private 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.
| Annual Applications | Acceptance | Graduation Rate | Median SAT Score | Median ACT Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5,739 | 75% | 65% | 1125 | 22 |
| Tuition (in-state) |
|---|
| $49,706 |
| Income | Average Net Cost |
|---|---|
| 0 - 30K | $31,431 |
| 30K - 48K | $26,560 |
| 48K - 75K | $30,093 |
| 75K - 110K | $30,744 |
| 110K+ | $32,587 |
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.
Demographic data is for full-time, on-campus students.
| Student Body | Under-Grads | Graduates |
|---|---|---|
| 4,494 | 3,034 | 1,460 |
Widener University is located at One University Place, Chester PA 19013-5792
Chester has a violent crime rate of less than .01% and a property crime rate of less than .01%.
Widener University is known for it's academic work in the following disciplines:
Widener University's most influential alumni faculty include professors and professionals in the fields of Social Work, Psychology, and Nursing. Here are some of Widener University's most famous alumni:
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