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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.
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Campus Location3800 Vartan Way Harrisburg, PA 17110-9450 USA Main Tel: (717) 541-3900 Web Site The campus is in a large suburb. |
HighlightsWhere 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)| Degree | Total Earned | Different Programs |
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| 129 | 1 | | Master | 8 | 1 |
StudentsStudent 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.
FacultyTenure (2008-2009): | Full-Time Faculty | | Total |
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| With tenure | | 11 | | Without tenure; working toward tenure | | 9 | | Without tenure; tenure not available | | 11 |
Housing and MealsOn-campus housing is not available.
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Programs of Study(Number of degrees awarded in 2008-2009 in parentheses) LAW (129 awarded) NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE (8 awarded) - Family Practice Nurse/Nurse Practitioner
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