Widener University-Delaware Campus Transfer and Admissions Information

Private

4 year
145

Full + Part time Students
1:9

Faculty to Student Ratio
4%

Transfer Student Ratio
$12.5K

Avg. Financial Aid

Widener is an innovative metropolitan university that combines academic quality with career preparation and a commitment to community service. A Widener education connects curricula to societal issues through civic engagement. Dynamic teaching, active scholarship, personal attention, and experiential learning are key components of the Widener experience. A comprehensive doctorate-granting university, Widener offers liberal arts and sciences and professional programs leading to associate’s, baccalaureate, master’s, and doctoral degrees. The university’s campuses in Chester, Exton, and Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, and Wilmington, Delaware, serve some 6,500 students.

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Overview

Full-Time Undergraduate	34
Part-Time Undergraduate	111
Transfer Students	6
Programs	16 Programs
Courses	430 Courses
Equivalencies	376 outgoing Equivalencies

Financial Information

In-State Tuition	$13,050
Out-of-State Tuition	$13,050
Books and Supplies	$1,200
Federal Loans: Undergrads receiving aid	53%
Federal Loans: Average amount received	$9,159
Scholarships & Grants: Undergrads receiving aid	26%
Scholarships & Grants: Average amount received	$3,328

Scholarships and Financial Aid:

All transfer students are reviewed for merit scholarships. Awards are based on a student's cumulative GPA and major. The scholarship amounts range from $5,500-$12,500 per year. A minimum of 12 transferable credits are required for consideration.

Information for Transfer In Students

Transfer Agreements:

We are constantly working with Community and Junior Colleges to create and update agreements.

Application Deadlines for Transfer

Fall Suggested	August 1
Spring Suggested	December 1

Transfer Application Requirements

Minimum GPA:

Students must have at least a 2.00 cumulative GPA (3.00 for Nursing) for admission consideration. If a student has attended multiple institutions, the admission decision will be based on a cumulative GPA from all institutions.
Official Transcripts:

Widener requires the submission of official transcripts from every postsecondary school attended. Official high school transcripts are required if you have less than 12 hours of transferrable credit.
SAT Scores:

If you have less than 12 hours of transferrable credit, the submission of official standardized test scores is required.
Essay:

The submission of an essay or personal statement is not required.
Application Fee:

There is no fee to apply.
Interview:

Interviews are not required, although they are offered. Please contact the Office of Admissions at 610-499-4126 to arrange an appointment. When on campus, you may also want to consider taking a campus tour!
Other Requirements:

There will be a transfer course equivalency report included in the acceptance packet. Students must submit course descriptions for an unofficial evaluation.
Apply Here:

http://www.widener.edu/admissions/

Transfer Credit Policy

Minimum Grade:

Students must earn a grade of C or higher in order for credit to be transferred into Widener.
Credits (Min/Max):

Transfer students must complete 50% of their major courses at Widener, and the last 45 credits must be completed at Widener for a Bachelor's degree. A maximum of 64 credits may be transferred from a two-year college and 75 from a four-year college.
Transfer Policy Document:

Widener Transfer Policy.pdf