Widener University-Main Campus

Widener University, is a private, metropolitan university, with two campuses in Pennsylvania and Delaware. It was established in 1821 and is situated on an area of 110 acres within commuting range of the centre city Philadelphia. The university offers associate's, baccalaureate’s, master’s, and doctoral degrees. Widener offers over 150 options in liberal arts and sciences and professional programs. It is organized into the following divisions:

• College of Arts and Science
• School of Business Administration
• School of Engineering
• School of Hospitality Management
• School of Human Services Professions
• School of Law
• School of Nursing
• University College

Students are provided an array of services at Widener University for personal and professional skill enhancement. It is home to a number of clubs, organizations and honor societies including the Student Government Association, the Widener University Honors Program, Alpha Mu Gamma (Foreign Language), the Bachelor of Social Work Club, and the English Club.

Highlights

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

• Many students concentrating in family and social work, therapy and counseling, hospitality, engineering, and computer science and engineering.
• Large number of programs of study offered.
• Number of dorm rooms for students.
• Large number of students.
• High faculty salary.
• Good faculty-to-student ratio.
• Many mature (40+ year old) students.

Other important characteristics:

• Faculty tenure system
• Library on-campus
• Campus housing available
• Student meal (board) plan
• Study abroad option
• Distance learning available
• Weekend study option
• Part-time classes available
• ROTC

Degrees Awarded (in 2008-2009)

Students

Student enrollment was 4,866 in 2007-2008 (4,201 full-time equivalent).

About 50% of the freshmen class in 2008-2009 was male and women were 50% of the class.

Undergrads are 64% of enrolled students and graduate students are 36%.

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

Among freshmen students, 98% are full-time and 2% are part-time.

Tuition and Other Costs (2008-2009)

Financial Aid: Widener University 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

Widener University provides on-campus housing for 1,600 of its 4,201 (full-time) students (as of 2008-2009).

Students may purchase a meal plan which includes 19 meals weekly.

Athletics

School sports include football, basketball, baseball, and track. The school is in the Middle Atlantic States Athletic Corporation for major sports.

Admissions (2008-2009)

SAT Test Scores: