Widener University Pennsylvania

Private university in suburban Pennsylvania with a focus on health professions and professional programs.

College statistics

Address:
One University Place
Chester, PA
19013
Sector Group:
Private Not-for-Profit 4-Year or Above
Official Website:
https://www.widener.edu/
Setting:
Suburb
Research Activity Tier:
No research designation
Economic Mobility Index:
Lower Access, Higher Earnings
Primary Undergraduate Major:
Health Professions and Related Programs

Widener University is a private institution located in Chester, Pennsylvania, serving nearly 5,600 students. The university emphasizes health professions and related programs within its professional and graduate-focused curriculum, and maintains a suburban setting that balances campus life with regional accessibility.

Annual tuition is $54,660, with a total cost of attendance of $71,190 when room and board are included. Many students receive financial aid and pay significantly less than the published rate. The university admits about 84% of applicants, making admissions accessible. Incoming students typically score at the 75th percentile in SAT Reading at 640 and SAT Math at 620.

Widener suits students pursuing careers in health and applied professions who value a teaching-focused institution with graduate pathways. For more information, visit widener.edu.