More selective than 76% of Pennsylvania colleges we cover. U.S. median 77%.
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class
11% of enrolled first-years sent SAT scores, 0% sent ACT scores.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Called “yield.” A high yield means many admitted students choose Widener University over other offers.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Applicants, admits and enrollment
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class (first-time, degree-seeking undergraduates). Newer counts arrive with the next IPEDS release.
High school GPA of Widener University first-year students
Share of fall 2024 first-year students in each high school GPA range; the average was 3.52. Colleges report GPAs as they record them, weighted or not.
Items C11-C12; enrolled students, not admitted students. Common Data Set 2024-25 (fall 2024 first-year students), published by the college.
Widener University SAT and ACT scores
Scores of enrolled first-year students who submitted them, Fall 2024. A quarter scored below the 25th percentile and a quarter above the 75th. If your score is above the 75th, Widener University is likely within reach on scores alone; below the 25th, it is a reach.
| Test | 25th percentile | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT reading & writing | 550 | 650 |
| SAT math | 530 | 640 |
| SAT total (approx.) | 1080 | 1290 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class (reported to IPEDS). SAT total adds the two section scores, an approximation.
Widener University admissions year over year
| Entering class | Acceptance | SAT reading | SAT math | ACT | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2024 | 71% | 550–650 | 530–640 | — | College Scorecard |
| Fall 2023 | 84% | 530–640 | 520–620 | — | IPEDS |
Score ranges are the 25th–75th percentiles. Each year is kept as published; we add a year with every federal release.
How selective is Widener University compared with other Pennsylvania colleges?
Widener University has the 28th-lowest acceptance rate of 111 Pennsylvania colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Acceptance | Graduation | Avg. net price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 | Saint Vincent College | 62% | 69% | $23,510 |
| 25 | Chatham University | 62% | 63% | $29,954 |
| 26 | Lincoln University | 66% | 44% | $14,977 |
| 27 | Misericordia University | 71% | 72% | $37,485 |
| 28 | Widener University | 71% | 68% | $25,759 |
| 29 | Holy Family University | 71% | 61% | $13,143 |
| 30 | Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania | 71% | 66% | $19,608 |
| 31 | Thiel College | 72% | 49% | $22,347 |
| 32 | Muhlenberg College | 72% | 82% | $28,905 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class. All Pennsylvania colleges →
Who enrolls at Widener University
College Scorecard; IPEDS
Widener University admissions questions
What is the Widener University acceptance rate?
Widener University accepts 71% of applicants, most. For the Fall 2023 entering class, 6,022 of 7,167 applicants were admitted.
Does Widener University require the SAT or ACT?
Widener University considers SAT or ACT scores but does not require them (test-optional), according to its federal admissions report for Fall 2023. 11% of enrolled first-year students submitted SAT scores and 0% submitted ACT scores.
What SAT score do you need for Widener University?
The middle 50% of Widener University enrolled first-year students scored 1080–1290 on the SAT. A score above the upper number puts you in the top quarter of enrolled students; below the lower number puts you in the bottom quarter.
How many admitted students enroll at Widener University?
15% of admitted students enrolled in Fall 2023 (894 of 6,022).
Is Widener University getting harder to get into?
Widener University accepted 71% of applicants for Fall 2024, compared with 84% for Fall 2023.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS Admissions; Widener University's Common Data Set 2024-25; years shown with each figure. “Colleges we cover” means colleges awarding bachelor's degrees to at least 100 undergraduates. Back to Widener University overview