Widener University-Harrisburg Campus

Widener University-Harrisburg Campus is one of the branch campuses of Widener University. The Harrisburg Campus is a private, coeducational institute in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania that opened in 1989. The campus is spread across more than 20 acres.

The Harrisburg Campus of Widener University has both regular part-time offerings and part-time Advanced Standing programs. Students can complete the regular part-time program in 3 years. The part-time Advanced Standing program helps students earn the MSW degree within 2 years.

The students of Widener University-Harrisburg Campus are members of several Honor Societies, Governmental Organizations, Academic Organizations, Student Media Organizations, and Programming & Interest Organizations. The sports teams of the university, which are nicknamed the Pride, participate in cross country, basketball, soccer, lacrosse, indoor and outdoor track and field, and swimming.

Highlights

Where the school stands out most compared to other schools (details below):

• Many students concentrating in law.
• High faculty salary.
• Good faculty-to-student ratio.

Other important characteristics:

• Faculty tenure system
• Library on-campus

Degrees Awarded (in 2008-2009)

Students

Student enrollment was 521 in 2007-2008 (566 full-time equivalent).

graduate students are 100%.

Tuition and Other Costs (2008-2009)

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

Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.

Faculty

Tenure (2008-2009):

Housing and Meals

On-campus housing is not available.