About Us
Widener University offers powerhouse programs anchored by faculty mentorship and experiences that accelerate careers, all on a picturesque campus near Philadelphia. Widener fosters a close-knit, inclusive community—The Widener Pride—where students from different backgrounds and perspectives come together and feel like part of a second family.
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Widener University pairs powerhouse academic programs with hands-on experiences and faculty mentorship, all on a picturesque campus near Philadelphia. It's a close-knit community where students find the support and connections to accelerate their careers.
History
Widener University has grown into a top-tier national university, offering powerhouse academic programs across engineering, nursing, business, law, and the arts and sciences, all rooted in a tradition of hands-on learning and career preparation.
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Quick Facts
Widener's Main Campus in Chester, PA, is located 20 minutes from Philadelphia. Nearly 100% of full-time undergraduates receive financial aid, and 66% complete a co-op, internship, or other hands-on learning experience—14% higher than the national average. Widener has a global alumni network of more than 65,000 graduates and is recognized as a National College of Distinction.
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Why Us
Every undergraduate student is assigned a Personal Student Success Team including a faculty mentor, peer mentor, student affairs liaison, and dedicated librarian. Widener's extensive partnership network—including Comcast, Johnson & Johnson, Vanguard, and major league sports teams—creates real career opportunities, while 93% of undergraduates achieve their career goals within six months of graduation.
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