Widener University Main CampusWidener University, a private, coeducational university located in Chester, Pennsylvania, was established in 1821 as a preparatory school for boys. It was given its present name in 1979. The main campus is covers more than 105 acres and the university enrolls more than 3, 000 undergraduate and over 3, 000 graduate students. Widener University offers associate's, bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degrees in diverse Course Topics. The university is organized into the following academic divisions:
Widener fields more than 15 varsity teams both for men and women. The teams compete in Division III sports within the Middle Atlantic Corporation (MAC). Profile of Widener University Main Campus Widener University can be found in Chester, PA (a large suburb). The school is a private, not-for-profit institution. The Doctoral degree is the highest degree at Widener University. Course Topics The most common majors at the school are in hospitality, family and social work, and therapy and Counselling. Widener University Selectivity Widener University does not have an open admissions system. Not everyone who applies is accepted. Only 25% of students scored 440 or lower in 2007 on the verbal SAT test. Math SAT scores at the school centered around 450 to 560, but ranged both higher and lower. Faculty A tenure system is one way Widener University works to keep a high-quality staff. Instructors at the school are well-paid. Student Enrolment In 2007, 4, 866 students were enrolled in Widener University. Student Life Student dorms or apartments are common at the school. Widener University offers students meal plans. The school student athletes compete in Middle Atlantic States Athletic Corporation competitions. The school reports its educational mission is: "As a leading metropolitan university, we achieve our mission at Widener by creating a learning environment where curricula are connected to societal issues through civic engagement. We lead by providing a unique combination of liberal arts and professional education in a challenging, scholarly, and culturally diverse academic community. We engage our students through dynamic teaching, active scholarship, personal attention, and experiential learning. We inspire our students to be citizens of character who demonstrate professional and civic leadership. We contribute to the vitality and well-being of the communities we serve. " Widener University Programs and Degrees
Contact: Widener University Widener University Main Campus One University Place Chester, PA 19013-5792 General Phone: (610) 499-4000 http: //www.widener.edu | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
