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Widener University Computer Science Programs

Widener University is a private not-for-profit institution located in Chester, PA. The Suburbs Of A Large City offers an ideal setting with access to urban amenities.

Widener University Rankings

Widener University appears in the following rankings for computer science programs at the bachelors level:

Ranking	Rank	Among
Overall Quality	#15 of 262	State — Pennsylvania
Overall Quality	#52 of 758	Region — Middle Atlantic
Overall Quality	#208 of 4,630	Nationwide

Where Is Widener University?

Contact details for Widener University are given below.

	Contact Details
Address:	One University Place, Chester, PA 19013-5792
Phone:	6104994000
Website:	www.widener.edu/
Admissions:	www.widener.edu/admissions-aid
Financial Aid:	www.widener.edu/admissions-aid/financial-aid

How Do I Get Into Widener University?

You can apply to Widener University online at: https://www.widener.edu/admissions-aid/undergraduate-admissions/apply

Widener University is classified as Less Selective (70-85%) for admissions.

Admission Requirements for Widener University

Here’s what Widener University considers when reviewing applications:

Requirement	Status
Secondary School Record	Required
Secondary School GPA	Required
Recommendations	Considered but not required
Admission Test Scores (SAT/ACT)	Considered but not required

How Hard Is It To Get Into Widener University?

Widener University admits 71%, which makes it fairly accessible. Take time to make sure you submit all the requested materials and prepare the application in full.

Of those admitted, 14% choose to enroll — a modest enrollment yield, suggesting many admitted students choose other institutions.

Average Test Scores

9% of admitted students submitted SAT scores.

When looking at the 25th through the 75th percentile of admitted students at Widener University, SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing scores ranged between 550 and 650. Math scores were between 530 and 640.

Combined SAT scores ranged from 1080 to 1290.

Selectivity by Gender

Selectivity numbers at Widener University can differ by gender.

Gender	Applicants	Admitted	Acceptance Rate
Men	4,010	2,619	65%
Women	5,339	4,012	75%

Can I Afford Widener University?

The average net price after aid at Widener University is $30,470. The affordability of the school largely depends on your financial need since net price varies by income group.

Tuition & Fees

Category	Cost
In-State Tuition	$54,660
In-State Fees	$1,070
Out-of-State Tuition	$54,660
Out-of-State Fees	$1,070
Total In-State Tuition & Fees	$55,730
Total Out-of-State Tuition & Fees	$55,730

Financial Aid

When including loans, work-study, and grants, 32% of students at Widener University receive some form of financial aid (892 students).

Nearly 93% of students at Widener University receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $40,208 per student.

33% of students receive federal Pell Grants, averaging $5,525.

Student Loan Debt

72% of Widener University undergraduates take out federal student loans, averaging $6,705 per year.

Widener University Undergraduate Student Diversity

There are 3,442 students enrolled at Widener University. Widener University is classified as a 5,000 - 9,999 institution by enrollment size. Its Carnegie Classification is Doctoral/Professional Universities.

Gender Diversity

Of the 2,765 undergraduate students at Widener University, approximately 39% are male and 61% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity

The racial-ethnic breakdown of Widener University undergraduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	113
Black or African American	785
Hispanic	268
White	1,415
American Indian/Alaska Native	11
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander	2
Two or More Races	35
Non-Resident	44

Geographic Diversity

The top 5 home states of first-time undergraduate students at Widener University break down as follows.

State	First-Time UG Students
Pennsylvania	666
New Jersey	165
Delaware	64
Maryland	24
Connecticut	5

Additionally, approximately 1.6% of undergraduate students are non-resident from outside the United States.

Widener University Graduate Student Diversity

2,799 of Widener University’s students are in graduate programs. The highest graduate-level award offered is Doctor’s degree.

Gender Diversity (Graduate)

Among graduate students at Widener University, approximately 30% are male and 70% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity (Graduate)

The racial-ethnic breakdown of Widener University graduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	106
Black or African American	464
Hispanic	249
White	1,668
American Indian/Alaska Native	2
Two or More Races	81
Non-Resident	67

Online Learning at Widener University

Widener University provides online programs for students who need flexibility.

428 undergraduate students at Widener University took at least one online class — of those, 150 took all of their classes online.

At the graduate level, 186 students took at least one online class and 872 took all classes online. Distance education is available at the undergraduate and graduate levels.

Computer Science Programs at Widener University

These computer science programs are offered at Widener University, showing degrees awarded by level in the most recent reporting year.

Program	Bachelor’s	Master’s	Doctorate	Total
Computer Science	12	—	—	12
Computer and Information Sciences, General	10	—	—	10

Academic Programs at Widener University

Widener University offers 21 distinct academic programs.

The highest level of award offered is Doctor’s degree.

Institutional Profile

Widener University maintains an open admission policy: No. Credit transfer:

• AP credits: Yes
• Dual enrollment credits: Yes
• Life experience credits: Implied no

References

• College Factual
• National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)

More about our data sources and methodologies.