Contact Information
General Contact
- FAFSA School Code: 003313
- Phone: (724) 925-4077
- School Homepage
Admissions Office
Financial Aid Office
ACCEPTANCE RATE
71.90%FINANCIAL AID RATE
99%STUDENT TEACHER RATIO
13:1DEGREE OFFERED ONLINE
12FINANCIAL AID AWARD AVG.
$25,375Average Grants + Scholarship Aid Awarded to Undergraduate Students
Percent of Full-Time Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid
Percent of Students Paying In-State Tuition vs Out-of-State Tuition
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Widener University – Main Campus
Also known as Westmoreland College
145 Pavilion Lane, Youngwood, PA
Widener University - Main Campus is a nonprofit private institution located in Chester, PA and provides a large number of degree programs for students. Widener University - Main Campus has a yearly student enrollment of over four thousand.
Areas of study offered at Widener University - Main Campus include but are not limited to:
- Health And Clinical Professions
- Public Administration And Social Services
- Business And Marketing Studies
- Psychology
- Education
Students applying for admission are usually required to submit an application, transcripts, test scores and any requested letters of recommendations, which will then be reviewed by the admissions committee. Most students accepted to this school score in-between 900 - 1110 on the SAT exam. Widener University - Main Campus accepts roughly 70% of students applying. Of those applicants accepted, around 22% of students attended the school. More information on admissions can be found here.
The cost of tuition is nearly $38,000, but may change yearly. Students are encouraged to use the school's price of attendance calculator to better understand their personal tuition costs. Housing may be available for students that want to live on-campus for a cost of $6,800 each year. This school may provide financial aid for students who are eligible in the form of grants and loans.
Widener University - Main Campus offers a variety of athletic programs overseen by the NCAA. Sports available may include the following:
- Baseball (NCAA Division III)
- Basketball (NCAA Division III)
- Track & Field (NCAA Division III)
- Field Hockey (NCAA Division III)
Students who would like to learn more about Widener University - Main Campus can visit their website at www.widener.edu.
Admission Requirements & Details
The admission details below may give you an idea of the students Widener University – Main Campus accepts. The details may include application requirements and recommendations, as well as any AP or college credits that may be transferred.
College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credits
- AP Course Credits
Student Enrollment
Widener University – Main Campus has a total student population of about 6,600. The enrollment breakdown by academic level is 12% enrolling as graduate students and 51% as undergraduate students.
Estimated Costs & Financial Aid
The items listed below are for informational purposes only and may not represent current tuition, fees, and expenses.
Tuition & Fees Information
- Annual tuition is estimated to range between $46,000-$56,000 for both in-state and out-of-state students
- For part-time students, charges are between $1,500-$1,900 per unit
Financial Aid Details
The table listed below helps break down the types of financial aid students receive and the percent receiving aid, as well as the average amount of aid per student per year.
Percent of Students | Average Amount | |
---|---|---|
Any Financial Aid | 99% | - |
Receiving Grants & Scholarships | 98% | $28,160 |
Receiving Student Loans | 82% | $12,295 |
Academics & Student Services
Student Services
To help students and alumni, Widener University – Main Campus may provide student services like:- Online classes
- Night and weekend classes available
- Remedial instructional courses
- Academic counseling for students
- Student employment
- Assistance to find work
Specialized Programs & Accreditations
- Clinical Psychology (Psy.D.) Program
- Health Services Administration Program
- Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN) Program
- Nursing (MSN, DSN) Program
- Master's Degree in Nursing (MSN) Program
- Elementary and Secondary School Teacher Education Program
Intercollegiate Athletics
Westmoreland College is a Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), with many of the sports belonging to the NCAA Division III with football classification. The most popular sports played are listed below:
- Baseball (Middle Atlantic States Athletic Corporation)
- Basketball (Middle Atlantic States Athletic Corporation)
- Track and Field (Middle Atlantic States Athletic Corporation)
- Field Hockey
- Football (Middle Atlantic States Athletic Corporation)
- Golf
- Lacrosse
- Soccer
- Softball
- Swimming
- Volleyball
Programs Offered
The program list below is organized by areas of study. The programs that have a link will direct you to the program's profile page where you can learn more about education requirements and career pathways.
Get more information about the programs offered by Widener University – Main Campus by clicking the request information to the right.
(C) Certificate or Award | (A) Associate's | (B) Bachelor's | (M) Master's Degree | (D) Doctorate (PhD,...)
Biological and Biomedical Sciences
- Biology (B)
- Biochemistry (B)
Business and Marketing Studies
Computer and Information Sciences
Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering (B, M)
- Civil Engineering (B, M)
- Biomedical Engineering (B, M)
- Chemical Engineering (B, M)
- Electrical Engineering (B)
- Engineering
Engineering Technology
English Language and Literature
- English (B)
- Creative Writing (B)
Ethnic Cultural and Gender Studies
Foreign Languages and Literature
Health and Clinical Professions
History
- History (B)
Interdisciplinary Studies
- Gerontology (C, M)
Liberal Arts and Sciences
- Liberal Arts (B)
Mathematics and Statistics
Natural Resources and Conservation
Psychology
- Psychology (B)
- Clinical Psychology (D, M)
Public Administration and Social Services
- Social Work (B, D, M)
- Public Administration (M)
Security and Protective Services
Social Sciences
- International Relations (B)
- Political Science (B)
- Anthropology (B)
- Sociology (B)
Visual and Performing Arts
Other 4-Year Private Colleges
The list of schools below have been selected by researching which schools offer similar programs to Widener University – Main Campus.
- Neumann University in Allentown, PA (5 miles away)
- Haverford College in Harrisburg, PA (11 miles away)
- Saint Joseph's University in Loretto, PA (11 miles away)
- Bryn Mawr College in Bloomsburg, PA (11 miles away)
- Peirce College in York, PA (12 miles away)
See a list of all the colleges and universities by clicking on one of the links below:
- Visit the main Pennsylvania colleges & universities profile page
- Browse our list of private colleges in Pennsylvania
Contact Information
General Contact
- FAFSA School Code: 003313
- Phone: (724) 925-4077
- School Homepage