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Widener University - Harrisburg Campus is located in a large suburb, in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. The school is a private, not-for-profit institution. Degree levels at Widener University - Harrisburg Campus top out at the Master's degree.
The school tries to do a few things and do them well, and doesn't offer a huge range of majors. Students at Widener University - Harrisburg Campus often study law.
The admissions department at the school does not accept all those who apply.
The school's tenure system is geared toward rewarding and keeping the most valuable professors. By paying its faculty better than most schools, the school tries to attract and retain a high quality teaching staff.
Widener University - Harrisburg Campus offers classes to 563 students (452 full-time equivalent).
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 - Harrisburg Campus
3800 Vartan Way
Harrisburg, PA 17110-9450
General Phone: (717) 541-3900
Admissions Phone: (717) 541-1934
Financial Aid Phone: (717) 541-1924
http://www.widener.edu
Widener University - Harrisburg Campus awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Law | 147 | law |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 3 | nurse practitioner |
Number of programs and degrees for Widener University - Harrisburg Campus in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| First-professional degree | 147 | 1 |
| Master's degree | 3 | 1 |
In 2005, Widener University - Harrisburg Campus had a total enrollment of 563 students (452 full-time equivalent).
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Graduate | 10% |
| First Professional | 90% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 72% |
| Black | 4% |
| Hispanic | 3% |
| Asian | 3% |
| Other Races | 19% |
| (Foreign Students) | 1% |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Harrisburg, Pennsylvania for details about the area surrounding the campus.)
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Admissions Phone Number: (717) 541-1934
Financial Aid:
Widener University - Harrisburg Campus participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 331302)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (717) 541-1924
Widener University - Harrisburg 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 | 1 | * | 0 | * |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 1 | * | 0 | * |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 1 | * | 0 | * |
| Lecturer | calendar year | 0 | * | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 3 | $98,536 | 1 | * |
*: 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 | 5 | $123,568 | 3 | $105,526 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 3 | $85,015 | 3 | $85,730 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 3 | $80,000 | 2 | * |
| Instructor | academic year | 1 | * | 3 | $56,691 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 12 | $97,141 | 11 | $77,440 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Family Practice Nurse/Nurse Practitioner
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Widener University - Harrisburg Campus Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 2% |  |
| % of degrees in law (vs. all colleges) | Top 4% | |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 5% | |
Notable:
Career counseling Career placement services Student employment services Remedial classes for students On-campus library Tenure system for quality teaching
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