Widener University
Chester, PA · Private Nonprofit
Test scores
Admitted students score between 1080 and 1290 on the SAT (25th–75th percentile).
Popular programs at Widener University
Bachelor’s degree programs ranked by Stairway Ranking — a composite letter grade comparing this school’s program against every other school’s in the same major nationally. Ties broken alphabetically.
| # | Program | Stairway Ranking | Graduates/yr |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | 201 | |
| 2 | Psychology, General. | 48 | |
| 3 | Business Administration, Management and Operations. | 47 | |
| 4 | Biology, General. | 31 | |
| 5 | Mechanical Engineering. | 30 | |
| 6 | Accounting and Related Services. | 29 | |
| 7 | Criminal Justice and Corrections. | 24 | |
| 8 | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | 22 | |
| 9 | Mechatronics, Robotics, and Automation Engineering. | 22 | |
| 10 | Civil Engineering. | 20 | |
| 11 | Finance and Financial Management Services. | 18 | |
| 12 | Health and Medical Administrative Services. | 17 | |
| 13 | Marketing. | 16 | |
| 14 | Chemical Engineering. | 12 | |
| 15 | Legal Support Services. | 12 | |
| 16 | Computer Science. | 11 | |
| 17 | Biomedical/Medical Engineering. | 11 | |
| 18 | Communication and Media Studies. | 10 | |
| 19 | Computer and Information Sciences, General. | 9 | |
| 20 | Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering. | 9 |
Showing top 20 of 40 programs
Frequently asked questions
What is the acceptance rate at Widener University?
Widener University has an acceptance rate of 71% according to the most recent U.S. Department of Education data.
What SAT score do I need for Widener University?
Admitted students at Widener University typically score between 1080 and 1290 on the SAT (25th–75th percentile).
How much does Widener University cost?
The average net price (after grants and scholarships) at Widener University is approximately $25,759 per year.
What is the graduation rate at Widener University?
4-year graduation rate data for Widener University is not currently published.
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Data: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard. Last updated 5/1/2026.
