Widener University

Belonging Beyond Borders: With a strong commitment to fostering a culture of belonging, Widener ensures that all members of its community are supported and valued. With over 50 undergraduate majors and a student-to-faculty ratio of 12:1, students benefit from personalized academic support and a wide range of learning opportunities. Widener’s vibrant Main Campus offers unique spaces to explore, including an on-campus museum, a telescope observatory, and plenty of green spaces that enhance both academic and everyday life. Exchange students are included in international student programming and activities, providing yet another opportunity for connection across campus.

Located just 15 miles from Center City Philadelphia—and within two hours of Washington, D.C. and New York City—Widener provides easy access to major U.S. cities, making it an ideal place for students seeking both academic growth and cultural exploration.

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  Main Campus

  Chester, Pennsylvania, United States Campus Website

  0 - 5,000 on Campus

  <100,000 residents in Chester

  Language(s) spoken on campus: English

  From a museum to an observatory and arboretum, Widener's Main Campus is home to resources and facilities that enrich our students' learning and enjoyment of life—and others that provide direct benefits to the citizens of neighboring Chester, including a university-run lab school and nursing and physical therapy clinics.