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One University Place Chester, PA 19013-5792
(888) WIDENER
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Freshman Admission Reqs
Freshman Admission Reqs
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High School Preparation
High School Graduation
High school diploma required and GED is accepted
High School Program
College preparatory program is required
High School Units Req or Recommended
Subject Req Reco
English 4
Mathematics 3 4
Science 3 4
Foreign Language 2
Social Studies 3 4
Academic Electives 3
Examinations
Subject Required Units Due in Admissions Office
SAT or ACT Not used if submitted Not reported
SAT Only Not used if submitted Not reported
ACT Only Not used if submitted Not reported
SAT & SAT Subject Tests, or ACT Not used if submitted Not reported
SAT Subject Tests Only Not used if submitted
ACT Writing Test Policy Not reported SAT: Not used, ACT: Not used
Applying For Admission
Applying For Admission
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Admissions Office
Address
One University Place
Chester
PA
19013-5792
Phone
(888) WIDENER
Fax
(610) 499-4676
Application Dates & Fees
Regular Admission Deadline
Rolling
Application Fee
No fee required
Application Fee Waiver
Not reported
Regular Admission Notification
Rolling
Accept Offer of Admission
May 1
Waiting List Used
Yes
Defer Admission
Student can defer admission
Transfer Admission
Transfer applications accepted
Early Admission
Early Decision Offered
No
Application Form
Common Application
Accepted
Universal College Application
Not accepted
Electronic Application
Accepted
Other Application Requirements
Interview
Not Required
Essay or Personal Statement
Required for all freshmen
Financial Need
Financial need is not a consideration in the admissions process
Selection of Students
Selection of Students
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Factor Very Important Important Considered Not Considered
First Generation to Attend College X
State Residency X
Relation with Alumnus X
Class Rank X
Essay X
Geographic Residence X
Ethnicity X
Recommendations X
Academic GPA X
Interview X
Religious Affiliation/Commitment X
Profile of Fall Admission
Profile of Fall Admission
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Overall Admission Rate
70% of 6,422 applicants were admitted
Women
69% of 3,748 applicants were admitted
Men
70% of 2,674 applicants were admitted
Students Enrolled
905 (20%) of 4,474 admitted students enrolled
Women
500 (19%) of 2,598 admitted students enrolled
Men
405 (22%) of 1,876 admitted students enrolled
Students Offered Wait List
81
Students Accepting Wait List Position
2
Students Admitted From Wait List
0
Grade Point Average of Enrolled Freshmen (4.0 Scale)
3.75 and Above
37%
3.50 - 3.74
21%
3.25 - 3.49
17%
3.00 - 3.24
14%
2.50 - 2.99
10%
2.00 - 2.49
1%
SAT Scores of Enrolled Freshmen
SAT Math: 510-600 range of middle 50%
Score of 700 - 800
Not Reported
Score of 600 - 700
Not Reported
Score of 500 - 600
Not Reported
Score of 400 - 500
Not Reported
Score of 300 - 400
Not Reported
Score of 200 - 300
Not Reported
SAT EBRW: 510-600 range of middle 50%
Score of 700 - 800
Not Reported
Score of 600 - 700
Not Reported
Score of 500 - 600
Not Reported
Score of 400 - 500
Not Reported
Score of 300 - 400
Not Reported
Score of 200 - 300
Not Reported
ACT Scores of Enrolled Freshmen
20-26 range of middle 50%
Score of 30 - 36
Not Reported
Score of 24 - 29
Not Reported
Score of 18 - 23
Not Reported
Score of 12 - 17
Not Reported
Score of 6 - 11
Not Reported
Score of 5 or Below
Not Reported
Other Qualifications of Enrolled Freshmen
National Merit Scholar
Not reported
Valedictorian
Not reported
Class President
Not reported
Student Government Officer
Not reported
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