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Widener University - Delaware Campus, Delaware

Overview of Widener University - Delaware Campus

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.

Areas of Study

Fields of study in vogue at the school include law.

Widener University - Delaware Campus Selectivity

The school's open admission policy attracts a range of prospective students. People seek out the school, and many students are from other states.

Faculty

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.

Student Body

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.

Contacting Widener University - Delaware Campus

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 Programs and Degrees (2005)

Widener University - Delaware Campus awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:

General CategoryDegreesMost Common Majors [see all]
Law385law, legal research, legal assistant
Business And Management9business management, business and related services, accounting, operations management
Liberal Arts5liberal arts and sciences
Computer Science And Engineering5information science
Medical Assistant And Technician0radiation therapist
Medicine0health professions

Number of programs and degrees for Widener University - Delaware Campus in 2005:

Degree LevelTotal
Awarded
Number of
Programs
First-professional degree3351
Master's degree271
Bachelor's degree278
Associate's degree125
Doctor's degree31

Student Body

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):

GroupPercent
Undergraduate17%
Graduate5%
First Professional78%

Racial Diversity (2004):
RacePercent
White62%
Black7%
Hispanic2%
Asian3%
American Indian0%
Other Races26%
(Foreign Students)1%

Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)

ResidencePercent
Delaware65%
Pennsylvania25%
New Jersey10%

Widener University - Delaware Campus Graduation, Retention, and Transfers

Retention Rates (2004):

GroupReturning From
Previous Year
Full-Time58 %
Part-Time54 %

Widener University - Delaware Campus Room and Board (2005)

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.

Widener University - Delaware Campus Admissions and Selectivity (2005)

Admissions Phone Number: (302) 477-2210

Widener University - Delaware Campus Expenses and Financial Aid (2005)

Expenses and Financial Aid:

ExpenseAmount
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 Faculty

Widener University - Delaware Campus has a tenure system for faculty.

Salaries for full-time faculty:

Full-Time Faculty (2004):

Full-Time Faculty LevelContract LengthNumber MenAvg Salary MenNumber WomenAvg Salary Women
Professorcalendar year2*0*
Associate professorcalendar year1*1*
Lecturercalendar year0*1*
All faculty totalcalendar year3$154,5332*

*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.

Full-Time Faculty (2004):

Full-Time Faculty LevelContract LengthNumber MenAvg Salary MenNumber WomenAvg Salary Women
Professoracademic year15$113,1298$109,355
Associate professoracademic year11$95,3599$80,680
Instructoracademic year2*10$52,032
All faculty totalacademic year28$102,61427$78,566

*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.

Widener University - Delaware Campus Degree Programs (2005)

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

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Widener University - Delaware Campus Highlights

(Details are provided further down on this page.)

What Sets Widener University - Delaware Campus Apart:

CategoryTrophy 
Salaries of full-time faculty
(vs. all colleges)
Top 1%Widener University - Delaware Campus Salaries of full-time faculty
% of degrees in law
(vs. all colleges)
Top 4%Widener University - Delaware Campus % of degrees in law
Faculty/student ratio (full-time)
(for open-admission colleges)
Top 12%Widener University - Delaware Campus Faculty/student ratio (full-time)
% of students from other states
(vs. all colleges)
Top 16%Widener University - Delaware Campus % of students from other states
Dorm rooms per full-time student
(vs. colleges of similar size)
Top 19%Widener University - Delaware Campus Dorm rooms per full-time student
Explanation of the Highlights categories

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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