Widener University
Common Data Set 2020-21
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Acceptance Rate
74.6%
Applications
5,739
Admitted
4,280
Enrolled
598
SAT Composite 25th
1,045
All Extracted Fields
A. General Information
- Certificate
- X
- Associate
- X
- Bachelor's
- X
- Postbachelor's certificate
- X
- Master's
- X
- Post-master's certificate
- X
- Doctoral degree research/scholarship
- X
- Doctoral degree – professional practice
- X
B. Enrollment And Persistence
- Nonresidents
- 10
- Hispanic/Latino
- 46
- Black or African American, non-Hispanic
- 69
- White, non-Hispanic
- 420
- American Indian or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic
- 0
- Asian, non-Hispanic
- 27
- Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic
- 0
- Two or more races, non-Hispanic
- 9
- Race and/or ethnicity unknown
- 19
- TOTAL
- 600
- Nonresidents
- 42
- Hispanic/Latino
- 170
- Black or African American, non-Hispanic
- 359
- White, non-Hispanic
- 2037
- American Indian or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic
- 3
- Asian, non-Hispanic
- 96
- Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic
- 1
- Two or more races, non-Hispanic
- 76
- Race and/or ethnicity unknown
- 70
- TOTAL
- 2854
- Calculate the percentage of the Fall 2024 entering cohort who remained enrolled on the official census date. (FT)
- 81
- Nonresidents
- 42
- Hispanic/Latino
- 174
- Black or African American, non-Hispanic
- 363
- White, non-Hispanic
- 2074
- American Indian or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic
- 3
- Asian, non-Hispanic
- 97
- Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic
- 1
- Two or more races, non-Hispanic
- 78
- Race and/or ethnicity unknown
- 80
- TOTAL
- 2912
- Certificate/diploma
- 6
- Associate degrees
- 23
- Bachelor's degrees
- 710
- Postbachelor's certificates
- 3
- Master's degrees
- 621
- Post-Master's certificates
- 2
- Doctoral degrees – research/scholarship
- 48
- Doctoral degrees – professional practice
- 327
- Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant
- 208
- Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant
- 277
- Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan
- 248
- Total
- 733
- Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant
- 208
- Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant
- 277
- Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan
- 248
- Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant
- 88
- Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant
- 148
- Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan
- 156
- Total
- 392
- Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant
- 24
- Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant
- 30
- Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan
- 18
- Total
- 72
- Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant
- 4
- Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant
- 6
- Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan
- 5
- Total
- 15
- Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant
- 184
- Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan
- 179
- Total
- 479
- Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant
- 66
- Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan
- 72
- Total
- 65
- Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant
- 233
- Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant
- 462
- Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan
- 132
- Total
- 827
- Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant
- 1
- Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant
- 233
- Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant
- 461
- Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan
- 132
- Total
- 826
- Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant
- 91
- Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant
- 254
- Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan
- 75
- Total
- 420
- Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant
- 28
- Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant
- 59
- Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan
- 15
- Total
- 102
- Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant
- 6
- Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant
- 5
- Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan
- 6
- Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant
- 125
- Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant
- 318
- Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan
- 96
- Total
- 539
C. First-Time, First-Year Admission
- Total first-time, first-year males who applied (Males)
- 2429
- Total first-time, first-year females who applied (Females)
- 3310
- Total first-time, first-year males who were admitted (Males)
- 1842
- Total first-time, first-year females who were admitted (Females)
- 2438
- Total first-time, first-year males who enrolled (Males)
- 286
- Total first-time, first-year females who enrolled (Females)
- 312
- Percent who had GPA of 4.0
- 18
- Percent who had GPA between 3.75 and 3.99
- 17
- Percent who had GPA between 3.50 and 3.74
- 22
- Percent who had GPA between 3.25 and 3.49
- 17
- Percent who had GPA between 3.00 and 3.24
- 12
- Percent who had GPA between 2.50 and 2.99
- 11
- Percent who had GPA between 2.0 and 2.49
- 3
- Percent who had GPA between 1.0 and 1.99
- 0
- Percent who had GPA below 1.0
- 0
- Total part-time, first-time, first-year males who enrolled (Males, PT)
- 2
- Total
- 100
- Total full-time, first-time, first-year females who enrolled (Females, FT)
- 312
- Total part-time, first-time, first-year females who enrolled (Females, PT)
- 0
- Number of qualified applicants offered a place on waiting list:
- 0
- Number accepting a place on the waiting list:
- 0
- Number of wait-listed students admitted:
- 0
- Total academic units
- 18
- English
- 4
- Mathematics
- 3
- Science
- 3
- Total academic units
- 23
- English
- 4
- Mathematics
- 4
- Science
- 4
- Rigor of secondary school record
- Very Important
- Class rank
- Considered
- Academic GPA
- Very Important
- Standardized test scores
- Considered
- Application Essay
- Considered
- Recommendation(s)
- Considered
- Interview
- Considered
- Extracurricular activities
- Considered
- Talent/ability
- Considered
- Character/personal qualities
- Considered
- First generation
- Not Considered
- Alumni/ae relation
- Considered
- Geographical residence
- Not Considered
- State residency
- Not Considered
- Religious affiliation/commitment
- Not Considered
- Volunteer work
- Considered
- Work experience
- Not Considered
- Level of applicant’s interest
- Considered
- Percent Submitting SAT Scores
- 92
- Percent Submitting ACT Scores
- 15
- Number Submitting SAT Scores
- 553
- Number Submitting ACT Scores
- 90
- SAT Composite: 25th Percentile
- 1045
- SAT Composite: 50th Percentile
- 1210
- SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 25th Percentile
- 515
- SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 50th Percentile
- 600
- SAT Math: 25th Percentile
- 520
- SAT Math: 50th Percentile
- 610
- ACT Composite: 25th Percentile
- 20
- ACT Composite: 50th Percentile
- 26
- ACT Math: 25th Percentile
- 18
- ACT Math: 50th Percentile
- 26
- ACT English: 25th Percentile
- 19
- ACT English: 50th Percentile
- 25
E. Academic Offerings and Policies
- Accelerated program
- X
- Distance learning
- X
- Double major
- X
- Dual enrollment
- X
- Honors Program
- X
- Independent study
- X
- Internships
- X
- Liberal arts/career combination
- X
- Student-designed major
- X
- Study abroad
- X
- Teacher certification program
- X
- Weekend college
- X
- Computer literacy
- X
- English (including composition)
- X
- Humanities
- X
- Mathematics
- X
- Sciences (biological or physical)
- X
- Social science
- X
F. Student Life
- Percent who are from out of state (exclude international/nonresidents from the numerator and denominator)
- 45
- Percent who live in college-owned, -operated, or -affiliated housing
- 0
- Percent who live off campus or commute
- 100
- Percent of students age 25 and older
- 0
- Average age of full-time students
- 18
- Average age of all students (full- and part-time)
- 18
- Percent who are from out of state (exclude international/nonresidents from the numerator and denominator)
- 40
- Percent of males who join fraternities
- 14
- Percent of females who join sororities
- 19
- Percent who live in college-owned, -operated, or -affiliated housing
- 5
- Percent who live off campus or commute
- 95
- Percent of students age 25 and older
- 10
- Average age of full-time students
- 20
- Average age of all students (full- and part-time)
- 21
- Campus Ministries
- X
- Choral groups
- X
- Concert band
- X
- Dance
- X
- Drama/theater
- X
- International Student Organization
- X
- Jazz band
- X
- Literary magazine
- X
- Marching band
- X
- Model UN
- X
- Music ensembles
- X
- Pep band
- X
- Radio station
- X
- Student government
- X
- Student-run film society
- X
- Television station
- X
- Cooperative housing
- X
- Theme housing
- X
- Wellness housing
- X
G. Annual Expenses
- Tuition
- 48724
- Tuition
- 48724
- Required Fees:
- 982
- Required Fees:
- 982
H. Financial Aid
- Federal
- 3785292
- State all states, not only the state in which your institution is located
- 2145439
- Institutional: Endowed scholarships, annual gifts and tuition funded grants, awarded by the college, excluding athletic aid and tuition waivers (which are reported below).
- 52137522
- Scholarships/grants from external sources (e.g. Kiwanis, National Merit) not awarded by the college
- 870645
- Total Scholarships/Grants
- 58938898
- Student loans from all sources (excluding parent loans)
- 11900744
- Federal Work-Study
- 1950480
- Total Self-Help
- 13851224
- Parent Loans
- 4264421
- Tuition Waivers Note: Reporting is optional. Report tuition waivers in this row if you choose to report them. Do not report tuition waivers elsewhere.
- 3439399
- Athletic Awards
- 0
- Federal
- 48665
- State all states, not only the state in which your institution is located
- 0
- Institutional: Endowed scholarships, annual gifts and tuition funded grants, awarded by the college, excluding athletic aid and tuition waivers (which are reported below).
- 14527736
- Scholarships/grants from external sources (e.g. Kiwanis, National Merit) not awarded by the college
- 161088
- Total Scholarships/Grants
- 14737489
- Student loans from all sources (excluding parent loans)
- 1141990
- Total Self-Help
- 1141990
- Parent Loans
- 291582
- Tuition Waivers Note: Reporting is optional. Report tuition waivers in this row if you choose to report them. Do not report tuition waivers elsewhere.
- 1774100
- Athletic Awards
- 0
- A. Number of degree-seeking undergraduate students (CDS Item $B$1 if reporting on Fall 2024 cohort) (FT)
- 598
- B. Number of students in line a who applied for need-based financial aid (FT)
- 566
- C. Number of students in line b who were determined to have financial need (FT)
- 490
- D. Number of students in line c who were awarded any financial aid (FT)
- 489
- E. Number of students in line d who were awarded any need-based scholarship or grant aid (FT)
- 485
- F. Number of students in line d who were awarded any need-based self-help aid (FT)
- 442
- G. Number of students in line d who were awarded any non-need-based scholarship or grant aid (FT)
- 481
- H. Number of students in line d whose need was fully met (exclude PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans) (FT)
- 84
- A. Number of degree-seeking undergraduate students (CDS Item $B$1 if reporting on Fall 2024 cohort) (FT)
- 2627
- B. Number of students in line a who applied for need-based financial aid (FT)
- 2235
- C. Number of students in line b who were determined to have financial need (FT)
- 2014
- D. Number of students in line c who were awarded any financial aid (FT)
- 1998
- E. Number of students in line d who were awarded any need-based scholarship or grant aid (FT)
- 1957
- F. Number of students in line d who were awarded any need-based self-help aid (FT)
- 1836
- G. Number of students in line d who were awarded any non-need-based scholarship or grant aid (FT)
- 1879
- H. Number of students in line d whose need was fully met (exclude PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans) (FT)
- 614
- N. Number of students in line a who had no financial need and who were awarded institutional non-need-based scholarship or grant aid (exclude those who were awarded athletic awards and tuition benefits) (FT)
- 120
- O. Average dollar amount of institutional non-need-based scholarship and grant aid awarded to students in line n (FT)
- 30050
- Q. Average dollar amount of institutional non-need-based athletic scholarships and grants awarded to students in line p (FT)
- 0
- N. Number of students in line a who had no financial need and who were awarded institutional non-need-based scholarship or grant aid (exclude those who were awarded athletic awards and tuition benefits) (FT)
- 541
- O. Average dollar amount of institutional non-need-based scholarship and grant aid awarded to students in line n (FT)
- 26642
- Q. Average dollar amount of institutional non-need-based athletic scholarships and grants awarded to students in line p (FT)
- 0
- Provide the number of students in the 2024 undergraduate class who started at your institution as first-time students and received a bachelor's degree between July 1, 2023 and June 30, 2024. Exclude students who transferred into your institution.
- 2020
I. Instructional Faculty And Class Size
- A. Total number of instructional faculty
- 264
- B. Total number who are members of minority groups
- 59
- C. Total number who are females
- 151
- D. Total number who are males
- 113
- E. Total number who are nonresidents (international)
- 0
- F. Total number with doctorate, or other terminal degree
- 244
- G. Total number whose highest degree is a master’s but not a terminal master’s
- 20
- H. Total number whose highest degree is a bachelor’s
- 0
- I. Total number whose highest degree is unknown or other (Note: Items f, g, h, and i must sum up to item a.)
- 0
- J. Total number in stand-alone graduate/professional programs in which faculty teach virtually only graduate-level students
- 62
- A. Total number of instructional faculty
- 353
- B. Total number who are members of minority groups
- 51
- C. Total number who are females
- 204
- D. Total number who are males
- 149
- E. Total number who are nonresidents (international)
- 0
- F. Total number with doctorate, or other terminal degree
- 153
- G. Total number whose highest degree is a master’s but not a terminal master’s
- 193
- H. Total number whose highest degree is a bachelor’s
- 7
- I. Total number whose highest degree is unknown or other (Note: Items f, g, h, and i must sum up to item a.)
- 0
- J. Total number in stand-alone graduate/professional programs in which faculty teach virtually only graduate-level students
- 80
- A. Total number of instructional faculty
- 617
- B. Total number who are members of minority groups
- 110
- C. Total number who are females
- 355
- D. Total number who are males
- 262
- E. Total number who are nonresidents (international)
- 0
- F. Total number with doctorate, or other terminal degree
- 397
- G. Total number whose highest degree is a master’s but not a terminal master’s
- 213
- H. Total number whose highest degree is a bachelor’s
- 7
- I. Total number whose highest degree is unknown or other (Note: Items f, g, h, and i must sum up to item a.)
- 0
- J. Total number in stand-alone graduate/professional programs in which faculty teach virtually only graduate-level students
- 142
- based on ____ students
- 2020
- 2-9
- 44
- 10-19
- 90
- 20-29
- 5
- 30-39
- 0
- 40-49
- 0
- 50-99
- 0
- 100+
- 0
- Total
- 139
J. Disciplinary Areas of Degrees Conferred
- Law/legal studies
- 100.0
- TOTAL (should = 100%)
- 100.0
- Law/legal studies
- 17.0
- Liberal arts/general studies
- 9.0
- Health professions and related programs
- 74.0
- TOTAL (should = 100%)
- 100.0
- Communication/journalism
- 2.3
- Computer and information sciences
- 3.1
- Education
- 2.1
- Engineering
- 15.8
- Foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics
- 0.2
- Law/legal studies
- 0.6
- English
- 0.8
- Liberal arts/general studies
- 0.1
- Biological/life sciences
- 5.6
- Mathematics and statistics
- 0.6
- Interdisciplinary studies
- 0.1
- Physical sciences
- 0.9
- Psychology
- 8.5
- Homeland Security, law enforcement, firefighting, and protective services
- 2.8
- Social sciences
- 2.1
- Visual and performing arts
- 0.4
- Health professions and related programs
- 33.8
- Business/marketing
- 18.7
- History
- 0.1
- TOTAL (should = 100%)
- 100.0