Widener University

www.widener.edu/

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2021 Undergraduate Tuition

$48,724

2% growth from 2020

2021 Average Net Price

$25,343

After Financial Aid

2019 Student Loan

0.972%

Default Rate

2021 Acceptance Rate

84.5%

5,719 Applicants

2021 Enrolled Students

5,875

73.1% Full-Time

2021 Graduation Rate

68.4%

579 Graduates

About

Widener University is a higher education institution located in Delaware County, PA. In 2021, the most popular Professional Doctorate concentrations at Widener University were Law (269 degrees awarded), Physical Therapy (45 degrees), and Clinical Psychology (36 degrees).

In 2021, 1,731 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Widener University. 67.5% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 32.5% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (1,118 degrees), 4.38 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (255 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Widener University is $48,724, which is $19,732 more than the national average for Doctoral Universities ($28,992).

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Costs

In 2021, the median undergraduate tuition at Widener University is $48,724, which is $19,732 more than the national average for Doctoral Universities ($28,992).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $25,343.

In 2021, 91% of undergraduate students attending Widener University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 71% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$48,724

2021 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2021, the cost of tuition at Widener University was $48,724. The cost of tuition at Widener University is $19,732 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for Doctoral Universities ($28,992).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Widener University (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$25,343

2021 Value

22.5%

1 Year Growth

In 2021 Widener University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $25,343. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of Widener University grew by 22.5%.

This chart compares the average net price of Widener University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$10,946

Room and Board

$1,332

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Widener University was of $10,946 in 2021. The cost of room and board decreased by 4.51% between 2020 and 2021.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,332. The cost of books and supplies increased by 2.46% during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Widener University (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

91%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

71%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

91% of undergraduate students at Widener University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a growth of 5.81% with respect to 2020, when 86% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Widener University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

0.972%

2019 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at Widener University was 0.972%, which represents 16 out of the 1646 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Admissions

Widener University received 5,719 undergraduate applications in 2021, which represents a 0.348% annual growth. Out of those 5,719 applicants, 4,834 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 84.5% acceptance rate.

There were 5,875 students enrolled at Widener University in 2021. 28% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

Widener University has an overall enrollment yield of 12.6%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

84.5%

Acceptance Rate in 2021

4,834

Accepted Out of 5,719

In 2021, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Widener University was 84.5% (4,834 admissions from 5,719 applications). This is higher than the acceptance rate of 2020, which was 74.6%. Between 2020 and 2021, the number of applicants grew by 0.348%, while admissions grew by 12.9%..

This chart compares the acceptance rate of Widener University (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

28%

Submission Percentage (2021)

165

Scores Submitted (2021)

28% of enrolled first-time students at Widener University in 2021 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

This chart shows the SAT scores for the 25th and 75th percentile of applicants broken out into each section of the test that their are evaluated on.

Enrollment

Widener University had a total enrollment of 5,875 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at Widener University is 4,294 students and the part-time enrollment is 1,581. This means that 73.1% of students enrolled at Widener University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Widener University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 62.7% White, 15.4% Black or African American, 6.28% Hispanic or Latino, 3.25% Asian, 2.18% Two or More Races, 0.153% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0681% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Widener University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (40.1%), followed by White Male (30.1%) and Black or African American Female (7.87%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (37.1%), followed by White Male (23%) and Black or African American Female (8.55%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

73.1%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Widener University in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 5,875 students. The full-time enrollment at Widener University is 4,294 and the part-time enrollment is 1,581. This means that 73.1% of students enrolled at Widener University are enrolled full-time compared with 76.6% at similar Doctoral Universities.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Widener University (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

85%

2021 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Widener University was 85%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Doctoral Universities (84%), Widener University had a retention rate higher than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Widener University (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
3,685 enrolled students
Black or African American
905 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
369 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Widener University is 62.7% White, 15.4% Black or African American, 6.28% Hispanic or Latino, 3.25% Asian, 2.18% Two or More Races, 0.153% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0681% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Doctoral Universities is 48.9% White, 15.1% Hispanic or Latino, and 9.56% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 468 students (7.97%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2021, 607 more women than men received degrees from Widener University. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Widener University is white (1,118 degrees awarded). There were 4.38 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (255 degrees).

The most common Professional Doctorate concentration at Widener University is Law (269 degrees awarded), followed by Physical Therapy (45 degrees) and Clinical Psychology (36 degrees).

In 2021, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Widener University, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Legal (322 degrees awarded), Public Administration and Social Service (293 degrees), and Psychology (124 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Registered nurses

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Widener University are Registered nurses (1,402,213 people), Other managers (449,759 people), Software developers (409,240 people), Miscellaneous engineers, including nuclear engineers (336,364 people), and Social workers, all other (262,552 people).

The most specialized majors at Widener University in 2021 are Legal (322 degrees awarded), Public Administration and Social Service (293 degrees), Psychology (124 degrees), Engineering (119 degrees), and Health (466 degrees) (as of 2021).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Podiatrists

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Widener University are Podiatrists, Surgeons, Aircraft pilots & flight engineers, Physicians, and Securities, commodities, & financial services sales agents

The most specialized majors at Widener University are Legal (322 degrees awarded), Public Administration and Social Service (293 degrees), Psychology (124 degrees), Engineering (119 degrees), and Health (466 degrees) (as of 2021).

Common Industries by Major

General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Widener University are General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (1,726,100 people), Elementary & secondary schools (666,985 people), Computer Systems Design (492,421 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (455,226 people), and Architectural, engineering & related services (425,251 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Widener University.

Most Common (2021)

Registered Nursing
214 degree-majors awarded
General Psychology
37 degree-majors awarded
Mechanical Engineering
35 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Widener University was Registered Nursing with 214 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at Widener University according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

562

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

1,169

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 562 degrees were awarded to men at Widener University, which is 0.481 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (1,169).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Widener University by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 120 degrees were awarded to men at Widener University in Law, which is 0.805 times less than the 149 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 255 degrees were awarded to men at Widener University in Social Work, which is 9.44 times more than the 27 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

55%

100% Completion Time

65%

150% Completion Time

In 2021, 55% of students graduating from Widener University completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 65% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 66% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Doctoral Universities Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

American Indian or Alaska Native Male

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2021 at Widener University is Male and American Indian or Alaska Native (100% graduation rate). Across all Doctoral Universities, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (72.9%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 2.25% of graduates (13 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
1,118 degrees awarded
Black or African American
255 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
93 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Widener University is white (1,118 degrees awarded). There were 4.38 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (255 degrees).

4.79% of degree recipients (83 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

White Female
740 degrees awarded
White Male
378 degrees awarded
Black or African American Female
197 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Widener University is white female (740 degrees awarded). There were 1.96 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (378 degrees).

Operations

Widener University has an endowment valued at nearly $115M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 27.9M (24.3%) compared to the 10.4% average return (40.5M on 388M) across all Doctoral Universities.

In 2021, Widener University had a total salary expenditure of 143M. Widener University employs 94 Associate professors, 90 Assistant professors and 73 Professors. Most academics at Widener University are Female Assistant professor (56), Female Associate professor (55), and Male Associate professor (39).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Widener University are: Management, with 139 employees, Office and Administrative Support, with 106 employees, and Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 84 employees.

Endowment

$115M

2021 Endowment

27.5%

growth from 2020

Widener University has an endowment valued at about $115M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The endowment of Widener University grew 27.5% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $273M lower than than the median endowment of Doctoral Universities according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Widener University (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Doctoral Universities: Moderate Research Activity Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$67.7M

2021 Salaries

0.888%

growth from 2020

In 2021, Widener University paid a median of $67.7M in salaries, which represents 47.5% of their overall expenditure ($143M) and a 0.888% growth from the previous year.

The median for similar Doctoral Universities is 234M (42.8% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$24.7M

Instructional Salaries

275

Number of Employees

In 2021, Widener University paid a total of $24.7M to 275 employees working as instructors, which represents 36.6% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $71M (30.3%) for similar Doctoral Universities.

Occupations by Share

Associate professor

Most Common Instructor

94 Employees

Management

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

139 Employees

In 2021, the most common positions for instructional staff at Widener University were Associate professor with 94 employees, Assistant professor with 90 employees, and Professor with 73 employees.

In 2021, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Widener University were Management with 139 employees, Office and Administrative Support with 106 employees, and Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 84 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2021)

Female Assistant professor
Female Associate professor
Male Associate professor

In 2021, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Widener University was Female Assistant professor with 56 employees, Female Associate professor with 55 employees, and Male Associate professor with 39 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Widener University.