Campus & Student Life at Widener University

Home to about 2,912 undergraduates in 2020, Widener is a private university located in Chester, Pennsylvania. A safe, suburban environment can offer many of the amenities of city living without the constant hum. Should you tire of the campus however, Widener offers a “study abroad” program. Please note, some classes/degrees offered by Widener can be taken “online” so keep that in mind when reviewing this report. For more context, you might also check out our Widener Guide to Distance and Online Learning.

Widener Has a Disability Services Site

For more information on policies and accommodations that the university provides to ensure all students get the opportunity to participate, you can visit Widener Disability Services.

Widener for the Military

While not a "service academy", Widener does offer support for veterans and those seeking a career in the armed forces. Undergraduates have access to one or more ROTC programs. For more information on policies related to veterans, you can visit Widener Veteran Services . For more information, check out our Widener for Veterans Guide.

Freshmen Living Arrangements at Widener University

Widener offers on-campus housing, but freshmen are not required to take advantage of it. In the end though, most do choose to live in the dorms.

* Data compiled from students who received financial aid, including loans.

Full-time vs. Part-time Studies at Widener University

There were 2,912 undergraduates in 2020. Full-time attendance was 2,633 (90.4%). Part-time attendance was 279 (9.6%).

Widener University is Ranked #955 for Overall Diversity

Compared to other colleges and universities across the nation, Widener is more diverse than average in terms of overall diversity. We rank Widener #955 out of 3,451.

The chart below shows each element that we looked at to determine this ranking, and how that metric compares to the national average. 100 would indicate excellent diversity in each category, and 1 would mean poor diversity.

You can learn more about the diversity of the student body at Widener by looking closer at the ethnic,  gender,  age, and geographic diversity metrics from the Widener Diversity Guide.

Widener University Competes in the NCAA

Widener has a total of 627 student athletes, 391 men and 236 women who compete in inter-collegiate athletics.

Athletics Financing

For more information about athletics including per-team sizes, coaching and scholarships check out our Guide to Widener University Athletics