Widener University

School of Nursing

Widener University is a Private not-for-profit institution with a campus in Chester, Pennsylvania. The institution is approved to offer nursing programs by the Pennsylvania Board of Nursing. The Chester, Pennsylvania campus for Widener University is located in a Suburb setting, see the map below. Total enrollment for all degrees including nursing programs is 5,416. The student-to-faculty ratio is 11-to-1. In-state tuition and fees were $51,639, while out-of-state tuition and fees were $51,639 for the most recent reporting period.

Nursing Programs

  • Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)
  • RN to Bachelor of Science in Nursing (RN to BSN)
  • Master of Science in Nursing (MSN)
  • RN to Master of Science in Nursing (RN to MSN)
  • Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP)
  • Doctor of Nursing Research or Education (PhD)

Visit the Widener University website to learn how to apply for the nursing programs listed above. We also recommend that all nursing students in Pennsylvania periodically review the requirements for a CNA, LPN, and RN nursing license as presented by the Pennsylvania Board of Nursing. Understanding the CNA, LPN, and RN nursing license requirements and duty restrictions for Pennsylvania will help you navigate your education needs and avoid career planning mistakes often made by nursing students.

Tuition Cost And Admissions

Description2023-2024
Student population:5,416
Student-to-faculty ratio:11-to-1
In-state tuition & fees:$51,639
Out-of-state tuition & fees:$51,639
Room and board:$15,200
Percent on financial aid:99%
Campus housing:yes
Percent admitted:88%
SAT Reading Writing range:545-650
SAT Math range:560-640
ACT Composite range:22-29
ACT English range:21-28
ACT Math range:20-26

Student Profile

Male 34%
Female 66%
Full-Time 75%
Part-Time 25%
Undergraduate 48%
Graduate 52%

Ethnicity of Students


Campus Location

Click the map below to see the campus location and to get driving directions to Widener University. You can also see the Widener University campus setting and nearby attractions in satellite or street view mode.

Map showing the location of Widener University in Chester, Pennsylvania

  • Address: One University Place, Chester, Pennsylvania 19013
  • Phone Number: 610-499-4000

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Last updated: July 23, 2024

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