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Widener University-Harrisburg Campus
General Information, Alumni, History, Campus, Students, Faculty, Address, and Tuition
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Information Summary
| Overall Score
On StateUniversity.com (about) |
Insufficient Data |
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| Total Cost
On-Campus Attendance |
N/A |
| Admission
Success rate |
N/A |
| Student Ratio
Ratio of students to faculty |
11 : 1 |
| Retention
(Full-Time / Part-Time) |
N/A / N/A |
| Enrollment
Total (all students) |
536 |
Demographics – Main Campus and Surrounding Areas
Reported area around or near Harrisburg, PA 17110-9450
| Surrounding community | Large suburb (inside urban area but outside city, pop. over 250,000) |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 22,195 (22,121 urban / 74 rural) |
| Households | 9,060 (2.41 people per house) |
| Families | 5,672 (3.04 people per family) |
| Pop. — African American | 8,209 |
| Pop. — Asian | 483 |
| Pop. — Pacific Islander | 25 |
| Pop. — American Indian / Alaskan Native | 136 |
| Pop. — White (incl. Hispanic) | 13,314 |
| Pop. — Other | 575 |
Carnegie Foundation Classification
Special Focus Institutions — Schools of law
| Undergraduate | N/A |
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| Graduate | N/A |
| Undergraduate Population | N/A |
| Enrollment | Exclusively graduate/professional |
| Size & Setting | N/A |
General Characteristics
| Highest offering | Master's degree |
|---|---|
| Calendar System | Semester |
| Years of college work required | 4 |
| Variable Tuition |
Special Learning Opportunities
| Distance Learning | |
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| ROTC — Army / Navy / Air Force | |
| Study Abroad | |
| Weekend College | |
| Teacher Certification |
Student Tuition Costs and Fees
What are the typical tuition costs and fees for attending Widener University-Harrisburg Campus?
| In District | In State | Out of State | |
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| FT Undergraduate Tuition | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| FT Undergraduate Required Fees | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| PT Undergraduate per Credit Hour | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| FT Graduate Tuition | $12,240 | $12,240 | $12,240 |
| FT Graduate Required Fees | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| PT Graduate per Credit Hour | $680 | $680 | $680 |
| Total Cost of Attendance — On-Campus | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Total Cost of Attendance — Off-Campus w/out Family | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Total Cost of Attendance — Off-Campus with Family | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Student Tuition Costs for Professional Fields
What are the typical tuition costs and fees for getting a professional degree?
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Law Degree — Tuition | $30,800 | $30,800 |
| Law Degree — Required Fees | $70 | $70 |
Student Tuition Cost History and Trends
Three year history and trends on the cost of attending
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| Published Tuition & Fees | N/A |
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| Books & Supplies | N/A |
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| On-Campus – Room & Board | N/A |
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| On-Campus – Other Expenses | N/A |
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| Off-Campus w/out Family – Room & Board | N/A |
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| Off-Campus w/out Family – Other Expenses | N/A |
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| Off-Campus with Family – Room & Board | N/A |
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Admission Criteria
What criteria does Widener University-Harrisburg Campus use for admissions?
| Open Admissions | N/A |
|---|---|
| Secondary School GPA / Rank / Record | N/A / N/A / N/A |
| College Prep. Completion | N/A |
| Recommendations | N/A |
| Formal competency demo | N/A |
| Admission test scores | N/A |
| TOEFL | N/A |
| Other tests | N/A |
Admission Credits Accepted
What types of credits does Widener University-Harrisburg Campus accept?
| Dual Credit | |
|---|---|
| Life Experience | |
| Advanced Placement (AP) |
Student Services
| Remedial Services | |
|---|---|
| Academic / Career Counseling | |
| PT Cost-defraying Employment | |
| Career Placement | |
| On-Campus Day Care | |
| Library Facility |
Student Living
| First-time Room / Board Required | |
|---|---|
| Dorm Capacity | N/A |
| Meals per Week | N/A |
| Room Fee | N/A |
| Board Fee | N/A |
Student Enrollment Demographics
How many students are enrolled at Widener University-Harrisburg Campus?
| Men | Women | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
Non Resident Alien | 2 | N/A | 2 |
Black Non-Hispanic | 4 | 7 | 11 |
Hispanic | 4 | 8 | 12 |
Asian / Pacific Islander | 6 | 12 | 18 |
American Indian / Alaskan Native | N/A | 1 | 1 |
White Non-Hispanic | 200 | 200 | 400 |
Race Unknown | 46 | 46 | 92 |
| Total | 262 | 274 | 536 |
Most Popular Fields of Study
The top 5 fields of study completed at Widener University-Harrisburg Campus.
| Men | Women | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 68 | 56 | 124 | |
| N/A | N/A | N/A |
Student Completion / Graduation Demographics
How many students are successful graduates?
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| Family Practice Nurse/Nurse Practitioner | ||||||||
| Law (LL | 2 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 93 | 23 | 124 | |
| Total | 2 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 93 | 23 | 124 |
Faculty Compensation / Salaries
Widener University-Harrisburg Campus Ranks 73rd for the average full-time faculty salary.
| Tenure system | |
|---|---|
| Average FT Salary | $95,363 ($104,281 male / $83,702 female) |
| Number of FT Faculty | 30 (17 male / 13 female) |
| Number of PT Faculty | N/A |
| FT Faculty Ratio | N/A |
| Total Benefits | $840,541 |














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