Widener University, PA
School Type
Private
Acceptance Rate
68%
Tuition
$42,870
Eligibility For Public Schools
N/A
International Students
N/A
US News Ranking
#192 in National Universities
Scholarships
Full Tuition Scholarships
Type
Competitive
Amount
Full Tuition
Required GPA
3.85
Required SAT
1410
Required Act
30
Mid 50 ACT
21-26
Mid 50 SAT
SAT Math 470-570
SAT Critical Reading 450-550
SAT Writing not reported
Description
Each year a limited number of full-tuition scholarships are awarded based on the strength of the applicant pool. To apply for a full-tuition scholarship, a separate application is required. If qualified, prospective applicants will be invited to interview for the scholarship.
Minimum criteria to be considered for an invitation to interview for a full-tuition scholarship:
1410 minimum combined SAT score (Math & EBRW sections), or 30 minimum ACT composite score
Top 10% of senior class
3.85 minimum cumulative grade point average (based on a 4.0 grade scale)
Privately Funded Scholarships
Type
Competitive
Amount
Varies
Required GPA
0
Required SAT
0
Required Act
0
Mid 50 ACT
21-25
Mid 50 SAT
SAT Math 470-570
SAT Critical Reading 450-550
SAT Writing not reported
Description
privately funded scholarships that have been given by individual donors and other benefactors. These endowed awards are designed to recognize outstanding academic, leadership, and service achievements and are awarded by individual schools and committees at the university. No separate application is required for incoming students to be considered for these awards.
PSC/Bonner Leader Program
Type
Competitive
Amount
$5,000
Required GPA
0
Required SAT
0
Required Act
0
Mid 50 ACT
21-25
Mid 50 SAT
SAT Math 470-570
SAT Critical Reading 450-550
SAT Writing not reported
Description
Committed to the belief that an education includes both fostering students' intellectual growth and developing them into socially responsible citizens, President Harris created the Presidential Service Corps (PSC) program in 2002. Since then, the PSC has grown to include up to 60 students per year. The PSC/Bonner Leader program is comprised of 60 undergraduates. Students in the PSC/Bonner Leader program commit to serving 300 hours of community service per year in the city of Chester. In addition, students participate in training and enrichment activities that help them develop skills that propel them along the Bonner Foundation Student Developmental Model.
ROTC Cadets Scholarship
Type
Competitive
Amount
Full Ride
Required GPA
2.5
Required SAT
1250
Required Act
28
Mid 50 ACT
21-25
Mid 50 SAT
SAT Math 470-570
SAT Critical Reading 450-550
SAT Writing not reported
Description
ROTC Cadets are eligible to apply for generous scholarships that can cover the full cost of tuition as well as room and board.
Widener Merit Scholarship Awards
Type
Competitive
Amount
$7,500 to full tuition
Required GPA
0
Required SAT
0
Required Act
0
Mid 50 ACT
21-25
Mid 50 SAT
SAT Math 470-570
SAT Critical Reading 450-550
SAT Writing not reported
Description
Academically talented students can earn Widener merit scholarship awards ranging from $7,500 to $43,296 ? full tuition coverage based on their academic performance in high school, the strength of their high school curriculum, and their standardized test (SAT or ACT) scores. Students are automatically considered for these scholarships simply by completing an is awarded to for admission.
Instrumental And Vocal Music Scholarships
Type
Talent
Amount
$2000-$3000
Required GPA
0
Required SAT
0
Required Act
0
Mid 50 ACT
21-25
Mid 50 SAT
SAT Math 470-570
SAT Critical Reading 450-550
SAT Writing not reported
Description
Instrumental and vocal music scholarships range from $2,000 - $3,000 for incoming freshmen. A short audition is required prior to the student's acceptance, and full-time academic enrollment (12 credit-hours) is required to be awarded the scholarship.
Thomas Chrobak, CCFS®
CERTIFIED COLLEGE FUNDING SPECIALIST®
Other
1130 West Lake Cook Road, Buffalo Grove IL, 60089
(847) 737-7533