Widener University Courses 2026: Popular UG, PG, & Certificate Courses

Widener University was founded as the Bullock School for Boys in 1821 in Wilmington, Delaware. The university is internationally known for the following:

• Widener University is known for focusing on the personal and professional success of all the undergraduate and graduate students, adults as well as the lifelong learners. 
• The university has a Chester campus which includes six colleges and schools and law schools in Harrisburg, PA and Wilmington. 
• Currently, the students at Widener have represented 49 states as well as seven countries including Ghana, Saudi Arabia, Switzerland and Vietnam. 
• Widener University offers more than USD 50 million in scholarships and grants for its undergraduate students with the help of multiple donors. 

The first year tuition fees for international students at Widener University are given as follows:

Widener University comprises four campuses, the main campus in Chester, Pennsylvania, in addition to the campus in Wilmington, Delaware, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, and Exton, Pennsylvania. Students learn in a vibrant community that feels like a second family. Its state-of-the-art facilities include an on-campus television production studio, nursing simulation labs, a finance lab, and modern robotics engineering and computer Science facilities. More than 85 percent of the students enjoy on-campus living, choosing between residence halls, fraternities, and sororities.

According to the US News and World Report, Widener University has an acceptance rate of around 88% which makes it less selective for admissions of international students. The general admission requirements for international applicants are given as follows:

• SAT/ACT scores
• Overall Student GPA
• High School Class Rank
• Letters of Recommendation
• Additional Academic Factors