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Interested in attending Widener University?

On this page, you'll learn how difficult it is to get into Widener University, we'll dig into high school grades and test scores, and you'll find out the factors the school considers when reviewing applications.

84
%
Acceptance rate
3.44
Average High School GPA
Test Optional
Testing

Admission Rates

Is it difficult to get into Widener University?

84%

Using the most up-to-date data on record, Widener accepted 84% of applicants. We classify this as less selective.

In the most recent year, 7,167 people applied and 6,022 were accepted.

Applied/Accepted
Women
3518 / 4084 (86%)
Men
2504 / 3083 (81%)

Acceptance rates at colleges can change over time, with some becoming more competitive and others accepting more students. Here’s a look at the acceptance rate trend for the past 3 years at Widener University:

100%
92.0
84.0
76.0
68.0
60.0
2022
2023
2024

Acceptance rates at schools can vary depending on if the student is in-state, out-of-state, or international.

15%
Enrollment of those accepted
Low
Yield rate

Of those accepted, 15% ended up enrolling at Widener University, making their yield rate Low. The yield rate is the percentage of accepted students who enroll at the school. You can use the yield rate to find out how coveted a school is for the students who apply to it.

Application Factors

You can increase your chances of getting into Widener University by looking at what the school considers during the application process.

Here are the things Widener considers:

Very Important

  • Academic GPA
  • Rigor of Secondary School Record

Considered

  • Alumni/AE Relation
  • Application Essay
  • Character/Personal Qualities
  • Class Rank
  • Extracurricular Activities
  • First Generation
  • Interview
  • Level of Applicant's Interest
  • Recommendation(s)
  • Standardized Test Scores
  • Talent/Ability
  • Volunteer Work
  • Work Experience

Not Considered

  • Geographical Residence
  • Religious Affiliation/Commitment
  • State Residency

Grades & Testing

Do you have the grades and test scores to get into Widener University?

3.44
Average High School GPA
Test Optional
Testing

Grades

Students who recently attended Widener University as freshmen had an average unweighted high school GPA of 3.44.

These are the high school grade point averages (unweighted) of students who enroll:

High School GPAs
4.00
21%
3.75-3.99
19%
3.50-3.74
16%
3.25-3.49
12%
3.00-3.24
12%
2.50-2.99
11%
2.00-2.49
9%

Widener is Test Optional. This means scores are considered if they are submitted, but applicants do not need to submit scores.

SAT Math Scores
25th Percentile
520
75th Percentile
620
SAT Verb Scores
25th Percentile
530
75th Percentile
640
SAT Composite Scores
25th Percentile
1065
75th Percentile
1245

Application Deadlines

These are the deadlines for applying to Widener University. Application deadlines are subject to change, so please verify all deadlines with the school.

Regular Admissions

October 1
Application notification

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