Online Degrees and Programs at Widener University

Widener University offers 163 major programs for degree granting/certificate programs. Of that, the distance learning opportunity (online degrees/courses) is given to 1 major programs - 1 Masters.

The 2024 tuition & fees is $53,638 for undergraduate programs and $27,105 for graduate programs. Total 1,128 students out of total 5,416 students have enrolled online exclusively. Last year, total 7 students have completed their degree/certificate program through distance learning. Widener University is accredited by Middle States Commission on Higher Education.

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Online Program Overview

Widener University is a four-years, private (not-for-profit) school located in Chester, Pennsylvania. It offers graduate degree programs as well as undergraduate degree programs. For the academic year 2023-2024, the tuition & fees are $53,638 in average for all students.

It offers 163 degree programs. Of that, the distance learning opportunity is given to 1 programs - 1 Masters, .

Online Degrees / Programs Overview
Online Degree Programs
School Name	Widener University
Type	four-years, private (not-for-profit)
Address	One University Place, Chester, PA
Online Students	1,128 Enrolled Online Exclusively 869 Enrolled in Some Online Courses
Tuition & Fees (2023-2024)	$53,638
Student to Faculty	11:1 (9.09%)
Total	1 Programs
Masters	1 Programs

2024 Tuition & Fees

The following table and chart describe 2023-2024 tuition & fees and costs trends last 5 years at Widener University . Each cost is an average amount over the offered programs. The tuition & fees is $53,638 for all students.

The costs per credit hour for part-time students or overload credits of full-time students is $1,752 for undergraduate programs. The costs per credit hour for graduate programs is $1,019 for all students.

2024 Tuition & Fees

Tuition Changes (2019-2024)
	2019-2020	2020-2021	2021-2022	2022-2023	2023-2024
Undergraduate	$47,328	$48,575	$49,706	$51,639	$53,638

Cost per Credit Hour

Tuition per Credit Hour (2019-2024)
	2019-2020	2020-2021	2021-2022	2022-2023	2023-2024
Undergraduate	$1,545	$1,592	$1,624	$1,687	$1,752

Online Programs By Area of Study

Widener University offers 163 degree programs through Associates, Bachelors, Masters, Doctorate, Post-Graduate Certificate programs. Of that, 1 programs can be conferred by distance learning - 1 Masters. The following table summarizes the number of degree programs by degree types.

Total Number of Online Degree Programs
	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors	Masters	Doctorate	Post-Graduate
Online Programs	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	1	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED
Overall Programs	NOT OFFERED	9	67	56	19	9

Next tables list online programs with offered degrees at Widener University. The number on each column denotes the conferred degree of the program. It includes the completers through on-campus classes and hybrid on/offline classes as well as completely online classes. Only in Classroom means that the program is offered only on-site classes and not offered denotes that the school does not offer the program.

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	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors	Masters	Doctorate	Post-Graduate
Business/Commerce	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	ONLY IN CLASSROOM	7	NOT OFFERED	ONLY IN CLASSROOM

Distance Learning Student Population

At Widener University, there are 5,416 students including in both undergraduate and graduate schools, with full-time and part-time status. Of that, 1,997 students were attending classes through distance learning (1,128 students are enrolled exclusively and 869 are enrolled in some online courses).

Distance Learning Student Distribution
Total Enrollment	5,416
Enrolled Exclusively in Online Courses	1,128
Enrolled in Some But Not All Online Courses	869
Not Enrolled In Any Online Courses	3,419

By student location, out of a total of 1,128 enrolled exclusively in online courses, 652 Pennsylvania Residents were enrolled in online classes exclusively, 462 students living in the U.S. States other than Pennsylvania, and 14 non-U.S. students enrolled in online courses.

Distance Learning Enrollment By Student Location
Enrolled Exclusively in Online Courses	1,128
Pennsylvania Resident	652
Other State In U.S.	462
Outside of U.S.	14

Distance Learning Enrollment By Degree
Enrolled Exclusively in Online Courses	1,128
Undergraduate	180
Graduate	948

Distance Learning Enrollment - Undergraduate
Enrolled Exclusively in Undergraduate Online Courses	180
Degree/Certificate Seeking	169
Non-Degree/Certificate Seeking	11

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