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Widener University | Leading Private Tri-State University
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June 22 • 09:00 AM
Engineering Summer Camp for High School Students (6/22-6/25)
Widener’s Engineering Camp for High School Students invites students entering grades 9-12 to explore engineering through fun, hands-on activities led by our professors.
April 28 • 05:30 PM
Financial Aid 501
April 29 • 04:30 PM
Transfer Into Widener Business - A Virtual Event
July 20 • 09:00 AM
Robotics Summer Camp for High School Students (7/20-7/23)
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What’s Happening at Widener
Announcement
We Heard Your ROAR!
On April 8, the Widener community came together to support student success, and the collective impact is incredible.
See how The Pride is making a difference!
News
Widener’s Expanded AI Week Sparks Conversation Across Campus
Building on the success of last year’s AI Day, Widener expanded the 2026 program to a week-long concept, continuing the conversation around AI on campus and across the globe.
News
New Engineering Makerspace Sparks Manufacturing Innovation, Collaboration, and Research at Widener
Nearly $550,000 in grant funding to School of Engineering delivers industry-level technology to a reimagined makerspace and machine shop, and positions Widener as a regional hub for rapid manufacturing, applied research and workforce development.
Play Video
Far & Widener Podcast
Brad Isaacson, President and COO of Tellica Imaging, on innovation, service, and improving lives through medical imaging
More News & Highlights
Upcoming Campus Events
Why Widener?
Why Widener?
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Named a 2025 National College of Distinction
Source: Colleges of Distinction
93% of the undergrad Class of 2025 achieved career goals within 6 months of graduation
Source: Research Conducted by Widener University
Nationally ranked by U.S. News & World Report
Source: U.S. News & World Report
Network of 65,000+ alumni around the world
About the Alumni Association
More Widener Points of Pride
66% of students complete a co-op or internship—14% higher than the national average
Source: Colleges of Distinctions
8-month paid co-op experience — still graduate in 4 years
About Co-Ops & Internships
50+ graduate programs, including top-ranked master‘s & doctoral degrees
About Graduate Programs
Widener manages $8-10 million in annual research grant funding
Source: Colleges of Distinction
More About Widener Academics
Named a College of Distinction for Career Preparation
Source: Colleges of Distinction
$70,300 early career salary for undergrads
Source: Payscale
93% of the Class of 2025 achieved career goals within 6 months of graduation
Source: Research Conducted by Widener University
$116,100 median mid-career salary for undergrads
Source: Payscale
More About Alumni Success
89% of undergrad students live on campus their first year
About Living on Campus
90+ student clubs & organizations
About Clubs & Organizations
79% participate in civic engagement—27% higher than the national average
Source: Colleges of Distinction
300+ annual campus events
About Events
More About Student Experience
Nearly 100% of undergraduates receive financial aid
About Financial Aid
Widener offers $50 million in scholarships and grants annually
About Scholarships and Grants
ROTC student scholarships cover up to 100% of tuition
About Army ROTC
Transfer scholarships start at $20,000 per year for undergrads
About Transfer Admissions
More About Tuition, Aid & Affordability
Student Perspectives
When I came to Widener Day it just felt like home. I chose criminal justice because I always wanted to help people and give people voices who are silenced. There are so many career choices, and I really want to do something with juveniles moving forward.
Ivana Brock
Class of 2026
Undergraduate | criminal justice
Read Ivana's Story
Student Perspectives
As a former Marine, it helps that Widener is a Yellow Ribbon school--whatever the GI Bill doesn't cover Widener will forgive. I plan to get my bachelor’s, work in a hospital, then I can get into flight nursing and practice trauma care.
Samuel Flood
Class of 2027
Undergraduate | Bachelor of science in nursing
Read Samuel's Story
Student Perspectives
Camp has always been such a big part of my life... I think the education I got through Widener really helped me to fuel that passion and helped me to make connections that I didn’t know could have been made.
Sophia Hastings
Class of 2018
Undergraduate | Social Work; Gender, Women & Sexuality Studies
Read Sophia's Story
Student Perspectives
Working at Widener's Community Nursing Clinic is a really unique experience that a lot of schools don't have to offer. It’s real life scenarios where we are able to relate to it cause it's around us.
Taylor Wise
Class of 2025
Undergraduate | Bachelor of science in nursing
Read Taylor's Story
Student Perspectives
I loved having the opportunity to do research, but also having the opportunity to research with a large medical device company—that’s something you don’t see quite often.
Shaylyn Westmoreland
Class of 2023 and 2024
Graduate | Biomedical Engineering
Read Shaylyn's Story
Student Perspectives
My time at Widener was filled with hands-on experiences and connections that shaped my journey to working for the Philadelphia Union.
Niko Dinoulis
Class of 2019
Undergraduate | Communication Studies
Read Niko's Story
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Our Commitment to You
We take great pride in being a welcoming, diverse, and inclusive community that values and celebrates every individual regardless of race, ethnicity, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual identity, socioeconomic status, veteran's status, ability, religion, or political affiliation.
Explore Widener's DEIB Initiatives
View Equal Opportunity & Non-Discrimination Policy
Skip to main content
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Skip to main content
Unleash Your Roar
Apply Now
Feel the
power
of a community that takes
pride
in you and celebrates your
success
Find Your Program
Find Your Program
Select a Degree Type
Select a Program
Explore Undergraduate Academics
Select a Program
View All Graduate & Law Programs
Select a Program
View All Adult & Continuing Studies Programs
Explore All Degree Programs
Admissions & Aid
Choose your pathway—we’ll guide you through the admissions process.
Undergraduate
Graduate
Adult & Continuing Studies
Online
Upcoming Admissions Events
June 22 • 09:00 AM
Engineering Summer Camp for High School Students (6/22-6/25)
Widener’s Engineering Camp for High School Students invites students entering grades 9-12 to explore engineering through fun, hands-on activities led by our professors.
April 28 • 05:30 PM
Financial Aid 501
April 29 • 04:30 PM
Transfer Into Widener Business - A Virtual Event
July 20 • 09:00 AM
Robotics Summer Camp for High School Students (7/20-7/23)
View All Admissions Events
What’s Happening at Widener
Announcement
We Heard Your ROAR!
On April 8, the Widener community came together to support student success, and the collective impact is incredible.
See how The Pride is making a difference!
News
Widener’s Expanded AI Week Sparks Conversation Across Campus
Building on the success of last year’s AI Day, Widener expanded the 2026 program to a week-long concept, continuing the conversation around AI on campus and across the globe.
News
New Engineering Makerspace Sparks Manufacturing Innovation, Collaboration, and Research at Widener
Nearly $550,000 in grant funding to School of Engineering delivers industry-level technology to a reimagined makerspace and machine shop, and positions Widener as a regional hub for rapid manufacturing, applied research and workforce development.
Play Video
Far & Widener Podcast
Brad Isaacson, President and COO of Tellica Imaging, on innovation, service, and improving lives through medical imaging
More News & Highlights
Upcoming Campus Events
Why Widener?
Why Widener?
Select a Degree Type
Named a 2025 National College of Distinction
Source: Colleges of Distinction
93% of the undergrad Class of 2025 achieved career goals within 6 months of graduation
Source: Research Conducted by Widener University
Nationally ranked by U.S. News & World Report
Source: U.S. News & World Report
Network of 65,000+ alumni around the world
About the Alumni Association
More Widener Points of Pride
66% of students complete a co-op or internship—14% higher than the national average
Source: Colleges of Distinctions
8-month paid co-op experience — still graduate in 4 years
About Co-Ops & Internships
50+ graduate programs, including top-ranked master‘s & doctoral degrees
About Graduate Programs
Widener manages $8-10 million in annual research grant funding
Source: Colleges of Distinction
More About Widener Academics
Named a College of Distinction for Career Preparation
Source: Colleges of Distinction
$70,300 early career salary for undergrads
Source: Payscale
93% of the Class of 2025 achieved career goals within 6 months of graduation
Source: Research Conducted by Widener University
$116,100 median mid-career salary for undergrads
Source: Payscale
More About Alumni Success
89% of undergrad students live on campus their first year
About Living on Campus
90+ student clubs & organizations
About Clubs & Organizations
79% participate in civic engagement—27% higher than the national average
Source: Colleges of Distinction
300+ annual campus events
About Events
More About Student Experience
Nearly 100% of undergraduates receive financial aid
About Financial Aid
Widener offers $50 million in scholarships and grants annually
About Scholarships and Grants
ROTC student scholarships cover up to 100% of tuition
About Army ROTC
Transfer scholarships start at $20,000 per year for undergrads
About Transfer Admissions
More About Tuition, Aid & Affordability
Student Perspectives
When I came to Widener Day it just felt like home. I chose criminal justice because I always wanted to help people and give people voices who are silenced. There are so many career choices, and I really want to do something with juveniles moving forward.
Ivana Brock
Class of 2026
Undergraduate | criminal justice
Read Ivana's Story
Student Perspectives
As a former Marine, it helps that Widener is a Yellow Ribbon school--whatever the GI Bill doesn't cover Widener will forgive. I plan to get my bachelor’s, work in a hospital, then I can get into flight nursing and practice trauma care.
Samuel Flood
Class of 2027
Undergraduate | Bachelor of science in nursing
Read Samuel's Story
Student Perspectives
Camp has always been such a big part of my life... I think the education I got through Widener really helped me to fuel that passion and helped me to make connections that I didn’t know could have been made.
Sophia Hastings
Class of 2018
Undergraduate | Social Work; Gender, Women & Sexuality Studies
Read Sophia's Story
Student Perspectives
Working at Widener's Community Nursing Clinic is a really unique experience that a lot of schools don't have to offer. It’s real life scenarios where we are able to relate to it cause it's around us.
Taylor Wise
Class of 2025
Undergraduate | Bachelor of science in nursing
Read Taylor's Story
Student Perspectives
I loved having the opportunity to do research, but also having the opportunity to research with a large medical device company—that’s something you don’t see quite often.
Shaylyn Westmoreland
Class of 2023 and 2024
Graduate | Biomedical Engineering
Read Shaylyn's Story
Student Perspectives
My time at Widener was filled with hands-on experiences and connections that shaped my journey to working for the Philadelphia Union.
Niko Dinoulis
Class of 2019
Undergraduate | Communication Studies
Read Niko's Story
Take The Next Step
Unlock Your
Full Potential
Apply Now
Visit Campus
Request Info
Our Commitment to You
We take great pride in being a welcoming, diverse, and inclusive community that values and celebrates every individual regardless of race, ethnicity, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual identity, socioeconomic status, veteran's status, ability, religion, or political affiliation.
Explore Widener's DEIB Initiatives
View Equal Opportunity & Non-Discrimination Policy