Widener University offers over 80 programs including 50 undergraduate degrees, 30 minors and 30 graduate degrees. The school is comprised of eight different schools including the College of Arts and Sciences, the School of Business Administration, the School of Engineering, the School of Hospitality Management, the School of Human Service Professions, the School of Law, the School of Nursing and University College.
The College of Arts and Sciences offers 24 majors across three divisions: Humanities, Science and Social Science. Degrees include English, modern language and philosophy. The college also runs Pre-Law and Pre-Medicine programs. The Pre-Law program prepares students for the Law School Admission Test (LSAT).
The Widener University School of Hospitality Management is one of the earliest schools devoted to this field and was ranked 16 out of 200 hospitality programs evaluated by the Journal of Hospitality and Tourism Education. The school offers both graduate and undergraduate degrees in a host of fields including hotel and resort management and tourism. The J. Willard and Alice S. Marriot Dining Room is open to the public and is the laboratory where students receive real-world training and experience.
The Law School at Widener is situated on two different campuses and offers many programs and degrees. Widener offers three year and four year Juris Doctor Programs, and dual programs like the Juris Doctor/Master of Business Administration among others. Graduate programs can be found in health law and corporate law. There are also continuing legal education and bar programs offered.
The School of Human Service Professions offers students degrees in four academic divisions including the Center for Education, the Center for Social Work Education, the Institute for Graduate Clinical Psychology and the Institute for Physical Therapy Education. Degrees offered include: special education, physical therapy and general social work.
Widener University is accredited by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools.
Most Popular Fields of Study
The top 5 fields of study completed at Widener University-Main Campus.
New students applying for admission to Widener must complete a school application, submit an official high school transcript and SAT or ACT scores and a counselor evaluation form submitted from the student’s high school.
Law school applicants students must complete an application, submit a personal statement as to why they want to be in the program, submit official undergraduate transcripts with a GPA of 2.8 or higher, and two letters of recommendation with one from a dean or professor of the school.
Financial Aid
Students must apply for the FAFSA to be considered for aid. Widener offers loans, grants, scholarships and work study programs.
Grants include Federal Pell Grants, Federal ACG and SMART Grants and Widener Grant-In Aid.
Scholarships include Widener Academic Scholarships and Private Scholarships.
Student Financial Aid Details
How many students use Financial Aid, and how much do they use?
Widener University-Main Campus 519th for the average student loan amount.
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Widener sponsors more than 80 clubs and organizations including the Italian Club, the Young Republicans and Democrats and the Criminal Justice Organization. The school also sponsors many Greek organizations.
Theatre Widener is a troupe consisting of students, staff and alumni. The theatre serves the community and is open to the public.
The Pioneer Review is the school literary journal.
The University Center at Widener is a site on campus where students can hang out and relax with events and programs.
The man campus at Widener sits on 108 acres just south of Philadelphia. The school also runs three outlying campuses in Harrisburg and Exton, Pennsylvania and one in Wilmington, Delaware.
Student Enrollment Demographics
How many students are enrolled at Widener University-Main Campus?
Widener sponsors 20 intercollegiate athletics including men’s and women’s basketball, men’s baseball and women’s field hockey. The Pride competes in the Middle Atlantic Corporations in the NCAA Division III.
Demographics – Main Campus and Surrounding Areas
Reported area around or near Chester, PA 19013-5792
Surrounding community
Large suburb (inside urban area but outside city, pop. over 250,000)
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over 2 years agomark prendergast mmjp425 ((at)) aol dot com
I agree totally with Eileen Vicente's comments regarding Widener University's School of Education. I graduated with a 3.74 G.P.A. in their Masters Program. Because no one at the University informed me about a potential problem with my criminal background check,I find myself unable to secure a full time teaching postion. This has been brought to the attention of Pesident Harris who has not had the coutesy to look into this matter. I stongly urge all parents who are considering sending their children to Widener especially the Shool of Education to beware. They do not care about your childrens education but only the monetary gains they receive from it.
over 3 years agojoe motigotz jmotigotz ((at)) verizon dot net
Widener has been the best decision I have ever made. The people are fantastic and I recieve the personal attention I expected. In my first year I had the opportunity to work directly in the community on a project with my professor and it was a life-changing experience.
about 4 years agoeileen vicente jvice123 ((at)) aol dot com
Periodically, I write comments about my experiences at Widener University. I was a graduate student at this pathetic excuse for a university. By the way, I graduated with an A- Average with very little effort. My bitterness comes from the fact that it is a school that does not treat students with respect. I can particularly say this about the School of Education. The bottom line is money at Widener should be their motto. The school charges a lot, but gives you very little in return. Furthermore, if you rub a teacher the wrong way, for any reason, let me warn you that he/she will go to any extent to get even with you. They will spread very untrue rumors and more. In addition to this problem, the courses are far from the best. The Special Education Department and the Foreign Language Department are deplorable. I would equate the department heads of these two departments with teeny boppers who like to bully people who have brains because they are threatened by people who know more than they do, or students that are aware of the fact that they are irresponsible. If you want a good education, go to a state college like the College of New Jersey. Just take note of the rating of that college compared to Widener. Good luck if you choose Widner because you will need it!!!
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mmjp425 ((at)) aol dot com
I agree totally with Eileen Vicente's comments regarding Widener University's School of Education. I graduated with a 3.74 G.P.A. in their Masters Program. Because no one at the University informed me about a potential problem with my criminal background check,I find myself unable to secure a full time teaching postion. This has been brought to the attention of Pesident Harris who has not had the coutesy to look into this matter. I stongly urge all parents who are considering sending their children to Widener especially the Shool of Education to beware. They do not care about your childrens education but only the monetary gains they receive from it.