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87.7%Acceptance
$53,638Tuition
2,765Students
64%Grad Rate (6-yr)
$70,920Earnings
Private nonprofit4-yearSAT/ACT Test OptionalResearch UniversityNCAA Division IIIStudy AbroadData: 2023-24

Admissions Details

Acceptance Rate
87.7%
Average SAT
1,198
SAT Range (25th–75th)
1,105–1,290
ACT Composite (avg)
26
Total Enrollment
2,765

Admissions Overview

Widener University has an acceptance rate of 87.69%, making it an open admission school. This means most students who apply get in, so you don't need perfect grades or test scores to be competitive. The middle 50% of students score between 1105 and 1290 on the SAT, with an average of 1198. These scores show you need solid but not strong academic preparation. The 78.24% retention rate suggests students generally find what they're looking for here. Widener seeks students who value hands-on learning and want direct access to professors in programs like engineering and nursing. The 11:1 student-faculty ratio attracts students who prefer smaller classes over large lecture halls.