Widener University-Delaware Campus

Widener University- Delaware is a private, coeducational university located in Wilmington, Delaware. The college was established in this campus in 1976. The main campus is located in Philadelphia and another campus in Chester, Pennsylvania. The Delaware campus is spread across an area of 40 acres. It is organized into the School of Law along with the Legal Education Institute. Some classes for University College students and graduate business students are also held here. The School of Law provides graduate programs in nursing and social work along with other subjects.

Widener University has an active campus life. It has several groups, organizations, and clubs operating in the campus. Some of the clubs and organizations are Association of Black Social Workers, American Helicopter Society and Alpha Kappa Delta. The campus also has an active Greek life. Some of the fraternities are Alpha Tau Omega and Delta Phi.

Widener University-Delaware Campus Highlights

Where Widener University-Delaware Campus stands out most compared to other schools (details below):

• Many students concentrating in law.
• High faculty salary.
• Large number of students.
• Good faculty-to-student ratio.
• Number of dorm rooms for students.
• High male/female ratio.
• Superior share of faculty on tenure track.

Other important characteristics:

• Open admission; accepts all qualified candidates
• Faculty tenure system
• Library on-campus
• Campus housing available
• Distance learning available
• Weekend study option
• Part-time classes available

Degrees Awarded (in 2007)

Widener University Delaware Students

The student enrollment at Widener University Delaware was 1,170 in 2007 (879 full-time equivalent).

Undergrads are 20% of enrolled students, graduate students are 4%, and those seeking first-professional graduate degrees represent 75%.

Students living in the US make up 100% of incoming freshmen.

Tuition and Other Costs

Financial Aid: Widener University Delaware participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs.

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Faculty

Tenure (2007):

Housing and Meals

Widener University Delaware provides on-campus housing for 193 of its 879 (full-time) students (as of 2007).