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Widener University

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Basic information

  • Enrollment
  • 6464students
  • Airport Pickup
  • Yes
  • Telephone
  • +1 888-943-3637
  • Fax
  • Address
  • One University Pl, Chester, PA 19013, United States

Options

  • Urban
  • On-Campus Dorm/residence
  • Off-campus Residence
  • University-based Program

Why This School?

  • - 96% of the undergrad Class of 2023 achieved career goals within 6 months of graduation
    - 66% of students complete a co-op or internship—14% higher than the national average
    - 1-year paid co-op experience — still graduate in 4 years

About the  Widener University

  • Widener University is a private university in Chester, Pennsylvania. The university has three other campuses: two in Pennsylvania (Harrisburg and Exton) and one in Wilmington, Delaware. Founded as The Bullock School for Boys in 1821, the school was established in Wilmington, Delaware. It became The Alsop School for Boys from 1846 to 1853, and then Hyatt's Select School for Boys from 1853 to 1859. Military instruction was introduced in 1858, and the school changed its name in 1859 to Delaware Military Academy. It moved to Pennsylvania in 1862 and became Chester County Military Academy. It was known as Pennsylvania Military College after 1892 and adopted the Widener name in 1972. About 3,300 undergraduates and 3,300 graduate students attend Widener in eight degree-granting schools. The university offers associate, baccalaureate, master's, and doctoral degrees in areas ranging from traditional liberal arts to professional programs. It is classified among "Doctoral/Professional Universities" and a "Community Engagement Institution".

Course information

  • Focus of Study :
    Widener's academic offerings include over 50 undergraduate majors, 40 minors, and more than 30 graduate programs of study. Widener has an undergraduate student to faculty ratio of 12:1 with 90% of the full-time faculty having doctorates or the highest degree in their field. In addition, 60% of all classes contain less than 20 students.

    Benefit, Goal of this course :
    - Feel supported from day one: Even before you step onto campus, you'll connect with a support team, including faculty mentors, peer mentors, and student affairs staff. From there, you'll gain access to ongoing resources and support networks—think career advising, personal counseling, and student accessibility and health services.
    - Step into career-shaping experiences: Take on multiple internships or pursue a paid co-op. Conduct breakthrough research. Take on leadership roles on and off campus. As you build your professional network, you'll sharpen the "outside-the-classroom skills" employers need and reward. 
    - Sit in the driver's seat: You'll have the support you need to chart your own path—one that aligns with your personal goals and aspirations—with many options to take your degree further and customize your education. 

    Curriculum :
    Exploratory Studies (Undecided Major)

    COLLEGE OF ARTS & SCIENCES
    Anthropology (BA)
    Biochemistry (BS)
    Biology (BA/BS)
    Chemistry (BA/BS)
    Communication Studies (BA)
    Computer Science/Information Systems (BS)
    Creative Writing (BA)
    Criminal Justice (BA)
    Digital Media Informatics (BA)
    English (BA)
    Environmental Health & Sustainability Management (BA)
    Environmental Science & Sustainability (BS)
    French (BA)
    Gender, Women & Sexuality Studies (BA)
    Green Chemistry (BS)
    History (BA)
    International Engineering (BA/BS)
    International Relations (BA)
    Mathematics (BS)
    Physics (BS)
    Political Science (BA)
    Pre-Dental Professional Pathway
    Pre-Law Professional Pathway
    Pre-Medical Professional Pathway
    Pre-Occupational Therapy Professional Pathway
    Pre-Pharmacy Professional Pathway
    Pre-Physical Therapy Professional Pathway
    Pre-Veterinary Professional Pathway
    Psychology (BA)
    Secondary Education (BA)
    Sociology (BA)
    Spanish (BA)
    Visual & Performing Arts (BA)

    COLLEGE OF HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES
    Elementary Education & Special Education (PK-12) (BA & Certification)
    Secondary Education (BA)
    Social Work (BSW)

    SCHOOL OF BUSINESS
    Accounting (BSBA)
    Business Analytics (BSBA)
    Economics (BSBA)
    Finance (BSBA)
    International Business (BSBA)
    Management (BSBA)
    Marketing (BSBA)
    Sport & Event Management (BSBA)

    SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING
    Biomedical Engineering (BS)
    Chemical Engineering (BS)
    Civil Engineering (BS)
    Construction Management (BS)
    Electrical Engineering (BS)
    International Engineering (BA/BS)
    Mechanical Engineering (BS)
    Robotics Engineering (BS)

    SCHOOL OF NURSING
    Nursing (BSN)

Course information

Schedule 52 Weeks Accommodation On-Campus Dorm/residence, Off-campus Residence

requirements

  • N/A

Course Schedule

(2024Year schedule), has been finished. (2025Year schedule), has been updating

Fees

tution

School's Admin fee
Tuition
52 Week Week Week Week Week
(USD)$ 55,730 / Week
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Accommodation

Housing Placement
Accommodation Fee
Terms Homestay On-Campus Dorm/residence Off-Campus residence

Airport Pickup

Airport Pickup
Other Charges

Remarks / Other Information

  • * Dates and Fees are approximate and may change without prior notice.

Location


Surrounding Area

  • At Widener, you'll experience a beautiful, close-knit campus and the vibrancy of a major U.S. city. Only 20 minutes from Philly, you can explore museums and historical sites, have cultural adventures, and benefit from a thriving network of businesses and organizations that make finding a rewarding co-op or career opportunity easy.

Facilities

  • Widener consists of four campuses: the Main Campus is in Chester, Pennsylvania, and three additional campuses are in Wilmington, Delaware, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, and Exton, Pennsylvania. Founded in 1866 after the school moved to Chester, the 108-acre (0.44 km2) main campus consists of over 100 buildings and serves all undergraduate day students as well as Continuing Studies, Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) students, and graduate students. Widener's graduate programs include business, education, engineering, nursing, social work, physical therapy, and clinical psychology. The School of Law, which opened in 1976 on the Delaware Campus, consists of 16 buildings across 40 acres (160,000 m2) and is 12 miles (19 km) from the Main Campus. It contains the School of Law as well as the Legal Education Institute. Some classes for Continuing Studies students and graduate business students are also held here. The 21-acre (85,000 m2) Harrisburg Campus, opening in 1989, contains the Widener University Commonwealth Law School and has graduate programs in nursing and social work held there. In July 2015, Widener School of Law, which used to be one school sitting on the Delaware and Harrisburg campuses, split to become Widener University Delaware Law School in Wilmington and Widener University Commonwealth Law School in Harrisburg. Starting in 2004, the Exton Campus was added to Widener's growing institution. It is located in a business park 25 miles (40 km) from the Main Campus. It primarily serves Continuing Studies students and contains Widener's Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI), which provides continuing education programs for retired adults.

Activity

  • The university has over 100 student clubs including honor societies, religious organizations, media groups, and special interest clubs. Greek Week, Spring Carnival, and Homecoming are among the popular events on campus. Graduate students are currently not allowed to participate in club sports activities. Media is big on Widener's campus. The Blue&Gold: Widener University's Student Media Site was established in spring 2013. This outlet for student reporting has been growing ever since, telling the news and giving students a voice on campus. TV Club is Widener's student-run television program. WDNR is the student-run campus radio station that plays a variety of music including hip-hop, rock, metal, and punk.

Getting to the school from the airport

  • Transportation to Widener University (Main Campus): It is recommended that international students arrive at the Philadelphia Airport (PHL). Widener does provide airport pickups on specific dates and times to and from the Airport, which will be emailed to you before you arrive. If you are unable to make these shuttle times, the following options are available:
     A taxi from the PHL airport is approximately $30. Uber/Lyft rides are approximately $20.
     Shuttles to Delaware County (Widener University) include:
     AAA Airport One Direct (215) 677-3544
     Atlantic Sedan Services (610) 659-8513
     American Limo, (484) 368-7041
     Delaware Express (800) 648-5466
     Lady Liberty (215) 724-8888

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