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Widener University - Delaware Campus is in Wilmington, Delaware. Wilmington is a large suburb. The school is a private, not-for-profit institution. Widener University - Delaware Campus issues awards (degrees) up to the level of Doctoral degree.
Fields of study in vogue at the school include law.
The school's open admission policy attracts a range of prospective students. People seek out the school, and many students are from other states.
The most successful professors at Widener University - Delaware Campus are given tenure, encouraging them to stay with the school for a long time. The the school teaching staff is well compensated compared to other schools.
Approximately 1,295 students study at Widener University - Delaware Campus (in 2005).
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
Admissions Phone: (302) 477-2210
Financial Aid Phone: (302) 477-2203
http://www.widener.edu
Widener University - Delaware Campus awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Law | 385 | law, legal research, legal assistant |
| Business And Management | 9 | business management, business and related services, accounting, operations management |
| Liberal Arts | 5 | liberal arts and sciences |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 5 | information science |
| Medical Assistant And Technician | 0 | radiation therapist |
| Medicine | 0 | health professions |
Number of programs and degrees for Widener University - Delaware Campus in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| First-professional degree | 335 | 1 |
| Master's degree | 27 | 1 |
| Bachelor's degree | 27 | 8 |
| Associate's degree | 12 | 5 |
| Doctor's degree | 3 | 1 |
In 2005, Widener University - Delaware Campus had a total enrollment of 1,295 students (991 full-time equivalent).
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 17% |
| Graduate | 5% |
| First Professional | 78% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 62% |
| Black | 7% |
| Hispanic | 2% |
| Asian | 3% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Other Races | 26% |
| (Foreign Students) | 1% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Delaware | 65% |
| Pennsylvania | 25% |
| New Jersey | 10% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 58 % |
| Part-Time | 54 % |
Widener University - Delaware Campus offers campus housing for 192 of its 991 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Wilmington, Delaware for details about the area surrounding the campus.)
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Admissions Phone Number: (302) 477-2210
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 11,620 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 11,620 |
| Room and board | $ 3,900 |
| Room charge | $ 3,900 |
| Books and supplies | $ 750 |
| Other expenses | $ 4,194 |
Financial Aid:
Widener University - Delaware Campus participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 331301)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (302) 477-2203
Widener University - Delaware Campus has a tenure system for faculty.
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 2 | * | 0 | * |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 1 | * | 1 | * |
| Lecturer | calendar year | 0 | * | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 3 | $154,533 | 2 | * |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 15 | $113,129 | 8 | $109,355 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 11 | $95,359 | 9 | $80,680 |
| Instructor | academic year | 2 | * | 10 | $52,032 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 28 | $102,614 | 27 | $78,566 |
*: 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 ASSISTANT AND TECHNICIAN
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 Campus 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% | |
| % of students from other states (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. colleges of similar size) | 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 placement services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Offers campus housing Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Tenure system for quality teaching
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