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Widener University was initially established as The Bullock School for Boys in 1821. Over the years, the institute went through quite a few changes in name and status. It became the Widener College in 1972, and was finally named the Widener University in 1979. It has 3 campuses in Pennsylvania and one in Delaware. The 40-acre Delaware campus is located in North Wilmington, and was set up in 1975.
Widener University - Delaware campus offers a wide variety of degree programs in the field of legal studies. The university offers study through the following academic divisions:
Widener University supports over 20 varsity teams in basketball, baseball, football, golf, lacrosse, cross country, soccer, track and field, swimming, softball, field hockey, and volleyball. Nicknamed the Prides, the teams compete in the Middle Atlantic Corporation. In addition, students of the Delaware campus are involved in various clubs and organizations such as the Student Bar Association, Moe Levine Trial Advocacy Honor Society , Moot Court Honor Society, Phi Alpha Delta, Phi Delta Phi, and OUTLaw.
The main campus of Widener University Delaware is in Wilmington, DE (a large suburb). The school is a private, not-for-profit school. Widener University Delaware offers degrees up to the Doctoral degree.
The school students most commonly major in a field related to law.
Widener University Delaware admits all qualified candidates under its open-admission policy.
The school offers tenure to reward and retain some professors. Salaries for full-time faculty at Widener University Delaware are higher than most, allowing the school to afford quality teaching.
In 2007, the school had 1,170 enrolled students.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"As a leading metropolitan university, we achieve our mission at Widener by creating a learning environment where curricula are connected to societal issues through civic engagement. We lead by providing a unique combination of liberal arts and professional education in a challenging, scholarly, and culturally diverse academic community. We engage our students through dynamic teaching, active scholarship, personal attention, and experiential learning. We inspire our students to be citizens of character who demonstrate professional and civic leadership. We contribute to the vitality and well-being of the communities we serve."
More complete details are provided below.
Widener University Delaware Campus
4601 Concord Pike
Wilmington, DE 19803
General Phone: (302) 477-2100
http://www.widener.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Law | 327 | law, legal research, legal assistant |
| Business And Management | 11 | business management, business and related services, accounting, operations management |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 2 | information science |
| Liberal Arts | 2 | liberal arts and sciences |
| Medical Support And Technology | 1 | radiation therapist |
| Medicine | 0 | health professions |
Number of programs and degrees for Widener University Delaware in 2007:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| First-professional degree | 291 | 1 |
| Master's degree | 25 | 1 |
| Bachelor's degree | 20 | 8 |
| Associate's degree | 6 | 5 |
| Doctor's degree | 1 | 1 |
In 2007, Widener University Delaware had a total enrollment of 1,170 students (879 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 20% |
| Graduate | 4% |
| First Professional | 75% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 70% |
| Black | 9% |
| Hispanic | 2% |
| Asian | 6% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 12% |
| (Foreign Students) | 1% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 0% |
| 18-19 | 0% |
| 20-21 | 1% |
| 22-24 | 28% |
| 25-29 | 39% |
| 30-34 | 11% |
| 35-39 | 6% |
| 40-49 | 8% |
| 50-64 | 5% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Delaware | 62% |
| Pennsylvania | 28% |
| New Jersey | 10% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 100 % |
| Part-Time | 50 % |
Widener University Delaware offers campus housing for 193 of its 879 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Wilmington, Delaware for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Delaware Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 12,660 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 12,660 |
| Room charge | $ 4,300 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,000 |
Financial Aid:
Widener University Delaware participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 331301)
Widener University Delaware has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 22 | 12 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 7 | 1 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 2 | 12 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 15 | $130,601 | 10 | $123,178 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 13 | $107,425 | 6 | $96,873 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 1 | * | 0 | * |
| Instructor | academic year | 2 | * | 9 | $65,265 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 31 | $115,502 | 25 | $96,016 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Business, Management, Marketing & Related Support Services, Other
Operations Management and Supervision
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Information Science/Studies
LAW
Law (LLB, JD)
Legal Assistant/Paralegal
Legal Research and Advanced Professional Studies, Other
LIBERAL ARTS
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist
MEDICINE
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Widener University Delaware Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% |  |
| % of degrees in law (vs. all colleges) | Top 4% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (for open-admission colleges) | Top 12% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 18% | |
| Male % of student body (for open-admission colleges) | Top 18% | |
| % of full-time faculty on tenure track (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Open admission Accepts some high school credits Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Offers weekend classes Career counseling Career services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Tenure system for quality teaching
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