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Widener University

Chester, PA widener.edu 2,765 students

Widener University's main campus is located in Chester, Pennsylvania, a small city near Philadelphia. The campus has a traditional college feel with green spaces and historic buildings. Known for its professional programs, Widener attracts students interested in fields like nursing, engineering, and business. Its proximity to both Philadelphia and Wilmington provides students with access to internships and cultural experiences.

Programs
17
Analyzed in dataset
Earnings
$54,734
Average graduate, 1 yr after
Tuition
$53,638
Sticker price (est.)

Financial Aid

The sticker price is rarely what families actually pay. Widener University's grant and scholarship aid lowers the net price for most income brackets. 25% of students receive Pell Grants; 73% take federal loans.

Key Insight

Average net price across income brackets is $29,048, roughly 46% lower than the published tuition.

Net Price by Family Income

Academic Year 2025
Income Bracket Avg Net Price 4-Year Net Cost
$0 – $30K $25,328 $101,312
$30K – $48K $25,620 $102,480
$48K – $75K $28,722 $114,888
$75K – $110K $31,013 $124,052
$110K+ $34,560 $138,240
Sticker price (no aid) $53,638 $214,552
Net price = tuition + fees + room & board minus grants and scholarships, by reported family-income bracket. Source: IPEDS Student Financial Aid survey via College Scorecard.

Programs at Widener University

17 degree programs ranked by DegreeOutlook Score. Click any program for AI scenario analysis and 10-year earnings projections.

Degree Program DW Score 1-yr Earnings AI Risk ROI
Nursing Compare across schools →
75
$83,528/yr High 3.5x
Accounting Compare across schools →
67
$65,071/yr Very High 2.8x
Electrical Engineering Compare across schools →
60
$82,611/yr Very High 3.2x
Chemical Engineering Compare across schools →
60
$71,160/yr High 3.6x
Mechanical Engineering Compare across schools →
59
$65,515/yr Very High 3.6x
Finance Compare across schools →
59
$62,672/yr Very High 1.9x
Civil Engineering Compare across schools →
56
$69,289/yr High 2.7x
Medical Assisting Compare across schools →
55
$70,817/yr Moderate 2.3x
Computer Science Compare across schools →
54
$51,536/yr Very High 1.4x
Teacher Education Compare across schools →
48
$44,840/yr High 1.6x
Biomedical Engineering Compare across schools →
45
$68,762/yr High 2.2x
Criminal Justice Compare across schools →
41
$31,663/yr Moderate 2.1x
Hospitality Management Compare across schools →
38
$37,861/yr High 1.6x
Biology Compare across schools →
38
$35,142/yr High 2.5x
Psychology Compare across schools →
34
$37,224/yr High 1.8x
Communication and Media Studies Compare across schools →
25
$30,732/yr High 0.4x
Journalism Compare across schools →
16
$22,058/yr Very High 0.0x