Also known as
Institutional Enrollment
Total Post-Bac Enrollment
2,186
76.0% Female
24.0% Male
Institution Overview
School Type
Private not-for-profit (no religious affiliation)
Region
Mid East DE DC MD NJ NY PA
Academic Calendar
Semester
Setting
Suburb: Large
Academics
Graduate Assistantships
Yes
Full Time Graduate Enrolled
Yes
Part Time Graduate Enrolled
Yes
Total # of Programs
113
Number of Programs Available (in Category Selected Above)
Master's
42
Doctoral Research
5
Doctoral Professional
2
Distance
3
Degrees Offered
Master's
Doctor's (Research)
Doctor's (Professional)
Certificate Offered
Post-master's
Postbaccalaureate
Student Body
Demographics
0.41%
American Indian or Alaska Native
3.20%
Asian
21.45%
Black or African American
4.21%
Hispanic or Latino
0.14%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
59.01%
White
1.33%
Two or more races
5.95%
Unknown
4.30%
Non-resident Alien
Admissions
Application Fee
$25
Admissions Office Web Address
www.widener.edu/admissions/
Tuition & Aid
Average Tuition
$22,140
Academics: Programs - Overview
Academic
Yes
Occupational
No
Continuing Professional
No
Recreational or avocational
No
Highest Degree offered
Doctor's degree - research/scholarship and professional practice
Distance Learning Options
Grad programs or courses
Yes
Degree Programs Offered (in Category Selected Above)
Master's
42
Master's (Distance)
2
Doctor's Degree Research
5
Doctor's Degree Professional
2
| Program Area | Program Type | Program Format | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Campus | Distance | ||
| Accounting | Master's Degree | Yes | No |
| Accounting and Related Services, Other | Master's Degree | Yes | No |
| Adult Health Nurse/Nursing | Master's Degree | Yes | No |
| Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering | Master's Degree | Yes | No |
| Business Administration and Management, General | Master's Degree | Yes | Yes |
| Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other | Master's Degree | Yes | No |
| Chemical Engineering | Master's Degree | Yes | No |
| Civil Engineering, General | Master's Degree | Yes | No |
| Clinical Psychology | Master's Degree Doctoral – Professional |
Yes Yes |
No No |
| Computer Engineering, General | Master's Degree | Yes | No |
| Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration | Master's Degree | Yes | No |
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | Master's Degree | Yes | No |
| Education, General | Master's Degree Doctoral – Research |
Yes Yes |
No No |
| Education, Other | Master's Degree Doctoral – Research |
Yes Yes |
No No |
| Electrical and Electronics Engineering | Master's Degree | Yes | No |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | Master's Degree | Yes | No |
| Emergency Room/Trauma Nursing | Master's Degree | Yes | No |
| Engineering, Other | Master's Degree | Yes | No |
| Engineering/Industrial Management | Master's Degree | Yes | No |
| Family Practice Nurse/Nursing | Master's Degree | Yes | No |
| Financial Planning and Services | Master's Degree | Yes | No |
| Gerontology | Master's Degree | Yes | No |
| Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other | Master's Degree | Yes | No |
| Hospital and Health Care Facilities Administration/Management | Master's Degree | Yes | No |
| Hospitality Administration/Management, General | Master's Degree | Yes | No |
| Human Resources Management and Services, Other | Master's Degree | Yes | No |
| Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General | Master's Degree | Yes | No |
| Information Science/Studies | Master's Degree | Yes | No |
| Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching | Master's Degree | Yes | No |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies | Master's Degree | Yes | No |
| Mechanical Engineering | Master's Degree | Yes | No |
| Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | Master's Degree | Yes | No |
| Nursing Education | Doctoral – Research | Yes | No |
| Nursing Practice | Doctoral – Research | Yes | No |
| Physical Therapy/Therapist | Doctoral – Professional | Yes | No |
| Public Administration | Master's Degree | Yes | No |
| Public Health/Community Nurse/Nursing | Master's Degree | Yes | No |
| Reading Teacher Education | Master's Degree | Yes | No |
| Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education | Master's Degree | Yes | No |
| Secondary Education and Teaching | Master's Degree | Yes | No |
| Social Studies Teacher Education | Master's Degree | Yes | No |
| Social Work | Master's Degree Doctoral – Research |
Yes Yes |
Yes No |
| Special Education and Teaching, General | Master's Degree | Yes | No |
| Taxation | Master's Degree | Yes | No |
| Tourism and Travel Services Management | Master's Degree | Yes | No |
Faculty
| Total | Instructional Staff | Research | Public Service | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 243 | 243 | 0 | 0 |
| With faculty status | 243 | 243 | 0 | 0 |
| Tenured | 148 | 148 | 0 | 0 |
| On tenure track | 52 | 52 | 0 | 0 |
| Not on tenure track | 43 | 43 | 0 | 0 |
| Annual contract | 43 | 43 | 0 | 0 |
| Less-than annual contract | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Graduate Assistantships
Graduate Assistantships
Yes
Graduate Assistantship
Teaching
Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media Occupations
Additional Information
State-Approved Teacher Certification?
Yes
Medical Degree Offered?
No
Institution Has a Hospital?
No
Overview
Average Tuition
$22,140
Financial aid office web address
www.widener.edu/about/widener_leadership/administrative/enrollment/financial/default.aspx
Tuition fee varies by residency status
No
Typical Room
$6,816
Typical Board
$6,276
Tuition & Fees
| Amount | |
|---|---|
| Full time Average Tuition | $22,140 |
| Full time Fees | $300 |
| Part time, per credit hour | $907 |
Tuition Plan Options
Alternative Tuition Plans Offered
Yes
Tuition Guaranteed Plan
No
Prepaid Tuition Plan
No
Tuition Payment Plan
Yes
Other Alternative Tuition Plan
No
Institutional Enrollment
Total Post-Bac Enrollment
2,186
76.0% Female
24.0% Male
Post-Bac Race / Ethnicity
Demographics
0.41%
American Indian or Alaska Native
3.20%
Asian
21.45%
Black or African American
4.21%
Hispanic or Latino
0.14%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
59.01%
White
1.33%
Two or more races
5.95%
Unknown
4.30%
Non-resident Alien
Gender
| Race / Ethnicity | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| American Indian Or Alaska Native | 2 | 7 |
| Asian | 16 | 54 |
| Black Or African American | 81 | 388 |
| Hispanic Or Latino | 18 | 74 |
| Non-resident Alien | 49 | 45 |
| White | 315 | 975 |
| Two Or More Races | 3 | 26 |
| Unknown | 41 | 89 |
Services offered
| Service | Offered |
|---|---|
| Academic Career Counseling Service | Yes |
| Employment Services For Students | Yes |
| Placement Services For Completers | Yes |
Advanced Awards/ Degrees Conferred Statistics
Overview
Library Facilities at Institution
Yes
On-Campus Housing Available?
Yes
Services offered
| Service | Offered |
|---|---|
| Remedial services | Yes |
| On-campus day care for student's children | No |
Admissions Office Contact
Address
One University Place
Chester, PA 19013-5792
Chester, PA 19013-5792
Phone
610-499-4000
Fax
Email
