Inside Academics at Widener University

All About Academics

Heres a high-level look at academic life at Widener University, covering the student-to-faculty ratio, the majors and degrees offered, and what online and distance learning is available.

Jump to any section below, or follow a link to dig deeper into a specific part of academic life at Widener University:

• Faculty Resources
• Most Popular Majors
• Additional Questions to Ask
• Continue Your Research

Faculty Resources

With 11 students per faculty member, Widener University is about average, as the nationwide rate is 15 to 1. At Widener University, 37% of instructors are full time, close to the national average of 47%.

For the full breakdown — tenure status, part-time and adjunct share, and how the faculty compares with the national average — see the faculty composition report.

Most Popular Majors

Students at Widener University can choose from 62 majors with reported graduates spanning 20 broad fields of study.

The degree levels available at Widener University are shown below:

The most popular majors at Widener University, measured by graduates, are listed below.

See the full majors breakdown on the academic majors report.

More to Consider

Before you decide, here are a few more questions to consider about academics at Widener University:

• Looking for flexibility? Widener University may offer online or summer classes that can help you finish your degree — 578 undergraduates take at least some classes online. See distance learning options.
• Interested in outcomes? Look at how well Widener University retains and graduates its students — 78% of full-time freshmen return). See graduation and retention.
• Worried about job prospects? Ask about employment outcomes for recent graduates of Widener University.

Dig Deeper into Academics at Widener University

Use the pages below to go deeper on any academic topic:

• Academic Majors at Widener University — every major and degree program offered
• Faculty & Class Sizes at Widener University — the full faculty and class-size breakdown
• Graduation & Retention at Widener University — graduation outcomes and retention detail
• Online Learning at Widener University — what online and distance learning is available
• Accreditation at Widener University — the schools accreditation and what it means