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Widener University, a private, coeducational university located in Chester, Pennsylvania, was established in 1821 as a preparatory school for boys. It was given its present name in 1979. The main campus is covers more than 105 acres and the university enrolls more than 3,000 undergraduate and over 3,000 graduate students. Widener University offers associate's, bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral degrees in diverse areas of study. The university is organized into the following academic divisions:
Widener fields more than 15 varsity teams both for men and women. The teams compete in Division III sports within the Middle Atlantic Corporation (MAC).
Widener University can be found in Chester, PA (a large suburb). The school is a private, not-for-profit institution. The Doctoral degree is the highest degree at Widener University.
The most common majors at the school are in hospitality, family and social work, and therapy and counseling.
Widener University does not have an open admissions system. Not everyone who applies is accepted. Only 25% of students scored 440 or lower in 2007-2008 on the verbal SAT test. Math SAT scores at the school centered around 460 to 560, but ranged both higher and lower.
A tenure system is one way Widener University works to keep a high-quality staff. Instructors at the school are well-paid.
In 2007-2008, 4,866 students were enrolled in Widener University.
Student dorms or apartments are common at the school. Widener University offers students meal plans. The school student athletes compete in Middle Atlantic States Athletic Corporation competitions.
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 Main Campus
One University Place
Chester, PA 19013-5792
General Phone: (610) 499-4000
http://www.widener.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Therapy and Counseling | 183 | psychology, clinical psychology, physical therapy |
| Business and Management | 173 | business management, accounting, business and related services, business, managerial economics, taxation, human resources management, accounting and related services, ... |
| Education and Teaching | 163 | education, special ed, science teaching, middle school teaching, social studies teaching |
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 151 | registered nursing, various nursing, nurse practitioner, community nurse, adult health nursing |
| Family and Social Work | 137 | social work, public administration |
| Liberal Arts | 75 | political science, sociology, history, liberal arts and sciences, English, international relations, anthropology, foreign language and literature, ... |
| Engineering | 65 | chemical engineering, mechanical engineering, civil engineering, electrical engineering, engineering, engineering management, various engineering courses |
| Hospitality | 32 | hospitality management |
| Security and Law Enforcement | 30 | criminal justice and administration |
| Medicine | 27 | health professions |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 26 | information science, computer and info science, computer engineering |
| Media | 22 | communication studies |
| Science | 18 | biology, chemistry, physics, biochemistry |
| Medical Administration | 11 | health care facilities management |
| Medical Support and Technology | 4 | radiation therapist |
| Mathematics | 3 | mathematics |
| Fine Arts | 2 | fine arts |
| Conservation and Resource Management | 0 | environmental science |
| Office and Administration | 0 | office management |
Number of programs and degrees for Widener University in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 590 | 43 |
| Master's degree | 399 | 33 |
| Doctor's degree - professional practice | 79 | 2 |
| Doctor's degree - research/scholarship | 42 | 2 |
| Associate's degree | 12 | 7 |
In 2007-2008, Widener University had a total enrollment of 4,866 students (4,201 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 50% |
| Women | 50% |
| Full-Time | 98% |
| Part-Time | 2% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 64% |
| Graduate | 36% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 64% |
| Black | 12% |
| Hispanic | 2% |
| Asian | 2% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 18% |
| (Foreign Students) | 2% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 2% |
| 18-19 | 26% |
| 20-21 | 19% |
| 22-24 | 13% |
| 25-29 | 12% |
| 30-34 | 7% |
| 35-39 | 6% |
| 40-49 | 9% |
| 50-64 | 6% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 56% |
| New Jersey | 31% |
| Maryland | 5% |
| Delaware | 3% |
| New York | 2% |
| Connecticut | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 76 % |
| Part-Time | 100 % |
Widener University offers campus housing for 1,600 of its 4,201 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Chester, Pennsylvania for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Pennsylvania Colleges).
The school offers students a meal plan with 19 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 4,394 | 2,913 | 66% | 800 | 27% |
| Men | 2,024 | 1,399 | 69% | 404 | 29% |
| Women | 2,370 | 1,514 | 64% | 396 | 26% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 440 | 530 |
| SAT Math | 460 | 560 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | required |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | required |
| Recommendations | recommended |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 98% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 30,450 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 30,450 |
| Room and board | $ 11,400 |
| Room charge | $ 5,600 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 5,240 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,080 |
| Other expenses | $ 1,665 |
Financial Aid:
Widener University participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 331300)
Widener University has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 72 | 48 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 18 | 36 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 18 | 28 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 32 | $91,450 | 23 | $85,291 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 42 | $74,607 | 29 | $73,443 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 24 | $64,566 | 35 | $57,785 |
| Instructor | academic year | 1 | * | 4 | $52,500 |
| Lecturer | academic year | 9 | $51,844 | 21 | $54,705 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 108 | $75,275 | 112 | $66,722 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Football | Middle Atlantic States Athletic Corporation |
| Basketball | Middle Atlantic States Athletic Corporation |
| Baseball | Middle Atlantic States Athletic Corporation |
| Track | Middle Atlantic States Athletic Corporation |
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Accounting and Related Services, Other
Business Administration and Management, General
Business, Management, Marketing & Related Support Services, Other
Business/Commerce, General
Business/Managerial Economics
Financial Planning and Services
Human Resources Management and Services, Other
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General
Operations Management and Supervision
Taxation
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Engineering, General
Computer and Information Sciences, General
Information Science/Studies
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Environmental Science
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Education, General
Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching
Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education
Social Studies Teacher Education
Special Education and Teaching, General
ENGINEERING
Chemical Engineering
Civil Engineering, General
Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering
Engineering, General
Engineering, Other
Engineering/Industrial Management
Mechanical Engineering
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Public Administration
Social Work
FINE ARTS
Fine/Studio Arts, General
HOSPITALITY
Hospitality Administration/Management, General
LIBERAL ARTS
Anthropology
Creative Writing
English Language and Literature, General
Foreign Languages and Literatures, General
History, General
Humanities/Humanistic Studies
International Relations and Affairs
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Political Science and Government, General
Sociology
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MEDIA
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
Hospital and Health Care Facilities Administration/Management
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist
MEDICINE
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Adult Health Nurse/Nursing
Family Practice Nurse/Nurse Practitioner
Nursing, Other
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
Public Health/Community Nurse/Nursing
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Office Management and Supervision
SCIENCE
Biochemistry
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
Physics, General
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Clinical Psychology
Physical Therapy/Therapist
Psychology, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Widener University Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% |  |
| % of degrees in family and social work (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | |
| % of degrees in therapy and counseling (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 13% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| % of degrees in hospitality (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 16% | |
| % of degrees in engineering (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 16% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 17% | |
| % of degrees in computer science and engineering (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 19% | |
| % students 40 years or older (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 20% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Offers weekend classes Career counseling Career services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Offers a board (meal) plan Tenure system for quality teaching Has ROTC (army) NCAA athletic conference member
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