Chester, PA
Admission is not highly competitive: about 84 of every 100 applicants are accepted.
Source: IPEDS Admissions survey
The acceptance rate has risen 12 percentage points since 2019, from 72% to 84% — it has become less selective.
| Fall | Applicants | Admitted | Enrolled | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 6,245 | 4,490 | 762 | 72% |
| 2020 | 5,739 | 4,280 | 600 | 75% |
| 2021 | 5,719 | 4,834 | 608 | 85% |
| 2022 | 5,961 | 5,227 | 536 | 88% |
| 2023 | 7,167 | 6,022 | 894 | 84% |
Fall 2023 applicants
3,518 of 4,084 women and 2,504 of 3,083 men were admitted.
Policy: Considered but not required
Reported by the institution to IPEDS
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school rank | Not considered |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program | Considered |
| Recommendations | Considered |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Not considered |
| Admission test scores | Considered |
| English proficiency test | Required |
| Other test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) | Not considered |
| Work experience | Not considered |
| Personal statement or essay | Not considered |
| Legacy status | Not considered |
Undergraduate student body, not admitted applicants
Widener University has an acceptance rate of 84% for the fall 2023 entering class, admitting 6,022 of 7,167 applicants.
Moderately Selective. Admission is not highly competitive: about 84 of every 100 applicants are accepted.
7,167 students applied for the fall 2023 entering class, and 894 enrolled.
No. Widener University is test-optional — scores are not required, but are considered if you submit them.
The acceptance rate has risen 12 percentage points since 2019, from 72% to 84% — it has become less selective.