Widener Acceptance Rate and SAT/ACT Scores

Widener University Admission Requirements and Statistics

[updated for 2024-2025 admission data]

How hard is Widener University to get into?

This page provides the latest information on Widener University (Widener)'s admission process, acceptance rate, and student profile. Widener's acceptance rate is 70.93% for 2024-2025 admission. A total of 9,350 students applied and 6,632 were admitted to the school. Its acceptance rate is relatively high, making it somewhat easy to get into Widener.

To apply to Widener, it is required to submit high school GPA and record. The SAT and ACT score is not required, but considered for admission. In addition, english proficiency test score is also considered (required).

Widener's acceptance rate places 24th out of 116 Pennsylvania colleges with competitive admission.
The median SAT score is 1180 at Widener. Widener's SAT score ranks 34th out of 86 Pennsylvania colleges that consider SAT score for admission.
Widener's yield rate is 13.81%, which is moderately lower by 9.86 percentage points (approximately 41.7% lower) compared to similar colleges with acceptance rates between 70% and 80% (average yield: 23.67%). You can compare colleges with similar acceptance rates to Widener at Pennsylvania colleges with acceptance rates higher than 70%.

Admission Statistics

For the academic year 2024-25, Widener's acceptance rate is 70.93% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 13.81%. 4,010 men and 5,339 women applied to Widener and 2,619 men and 4,012 women students were accepted.

Among them, 352 men and 564 women were enrolled in Widener. You can explore the Widener's admission rates and SAT score trends over the past decade, including year-by-year data and analysis, by visiting Admission Trends page.

Acceptance Rate and Admission Statistics at Widener
	Total	Men	Women	Another Gender	Gender Unknown
Applicants	9,350	4,010	5,339	0	1
Admitted	6,632	2,619	4,012	0	1
Enrolled	916	352	564	0	0
Acceptance Rate	70.93%	65.31%	75.15%	-	100.00%
Yield	13.81%	13.44%	14.06%	-	0.00%

Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2024)

Widener University 2025 Acceptance Rate By Gender chart

Median SAT and ACT Score

For the academic year 2025, 84 students (9% of enrolled students) submitted SAT scores as part of the admission process at Widener.

The median SAT score for admitted students is 1,180, including 600 in SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (EBRW) and 580 in SAT Math. The 75th percentile SAT EBRW score is 650 and the 25th percentile is 550. For SAT Math, the 75th percentile score is 640 and the 25th percentile is 530.

2025 SAT and ACT Scores at Widener
	25^th Percentile	50^th Percentile (Median)	75^th Percentile
SAT Total	1,080	1,180	1,290
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing	550	600	650
SAT Math	530	580	640

Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2024)

Application Requirements

It requires to submit High School GPA, High School Record (or Transcript), and English Proficiency Test to its applicants.

The SAT and ACT test score is not required, but considered in admission process at Widener. The english proficiency test is required .

The next table summarizes the application requirements to apply Widener University.

For more admission information such as minimum GPA and deadlines, see its online application page .

Widener Admission Requirements
High School GPA	Required
High School Rank	Not Considered
High School Record (or Transcript)	Required
Completion of College Preparatory Program	Considered, if submitted
Recommendations	Considered, if submitted
Formal Demonstration of Competencies	Not Considered
SAT / ACT	Considered, if submitted
English Proficiency Test	Required
Other Test (Wonderlic,WISC-III,etc)	Not Considered
Work experience	Not Considered
Personal statement or essay	Not Considered
Legacy status	Not Considered

General Admissions Information

The following provides general admission information for applying to Widener:

Open Admission Policy: No
Undergraduate Application Fees: -
Graduate Application Fees: -
Admission Information: https://www.widener.edu/admissions-aid
Online Application: https://www.widener.edu/admissions-aid/undergraduate-admissions/apply
Calendar System: Semester
Course for High School Students: Not Offered
Credits Accepted: Credits for Life Experiences, Advanced placement (AP) Credits
Degree Offered: 1-Year Certificate, Associate, Bachelor, Post-Bachelor Certificate, Master, Post-Master Certificate, Doctoral (Research), Doctoral (Professional Practice)

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What is the acceptance rate at the Widener?

Widener is relatively easy to get into, with an acceptance rate of 70.93%.

What SAT or ACT scores are required for admission to Widener?

Widener recommends submitting SAT or ACT scores, but they are not strictly required for admission. The average SAT score required for admission to Widener is 1,180. A higher SAT score will strengthen your application.

Does Widener require essays or personal statements?

Widener does not require or recommend a personal essay or statement for admission. However, they may be required for certain programs or scholarships.

Are recommendation letters required for Widener admission?

Widener recommends submitting a recommendation letter, but it is not strictly required.

Is there an application fee?

Widener does not require an application fee for undergraduate or graduate admission.

Do I need to submit my high school transcript?

Yes, Widener requires applicants to submit high school GPA, high school record or transcript as part of the admission process.

Are there any specific admission requirements for international students?

Yes, Widener requires international applicants to submit an English proficiency test (like TOEFL or IELTS) as part of the application.

What is SAT code and ACT code for Widener?

The institutional SAT code for Widener is 2642 and 4-digit ACT code is 3652.