Widener University

What is the cost of studying for a year at Widener University?

Widener charges private-university tuition rather than separate in-state and out-of-state undergraduate rates. For 2024-25, reported full-time undergraduate tuition was $54,660, with $1,070 in required fees. Published charges are a starting point, not the amount every student pays after aid.

• 2024-25 reported full-time undergraduate tuition and required fees: $55,730 combined.
• Reported annual room and board charge: $17,120; housing and meal choices can change an individual bill.
• Reported books and supplies estimate: $1,408; transportation and personal expenses also need a place in a student's budget.

These figures should not be confused with a current, individualized cost-of-attendance estimate. Tuition can change by year, and law, graduate, part-time, and program-specific charges follow different schedules. A commuter may avoid a university housing bill but still incur food and transportation costs. Students should compare offers using the net cost after grants and scholarships, then account separately for loans, which must generally be repaid.

Financial aid is material to that comparison. In the reported aid data, all students in the measured group received some form of financial aid, while 72% had student loans. Average net prices also varied by family income: the reported average was $22,275 for families earning up to $48,000 and $32,296 for families earning more than $110,000. Those are group averages, not quotes for a particular applicant. Eligible students may be considered for federal grants and loans, Pennsylvania state aid, and institutional scholarships by completing the applicable aid applications and meeting their deadlines; veterans and military-connected students should also have their benefits assessed against their specific program charges.

What are the work-study opportunities at Widener University?

Widener students can pursue part-time employment alongside their studies, including positions connected to campus operations. Federal Work-Study, when awarded, is a need-based financial-aid program that helps eligible students earn wages through approved jobs; it is not an automatic payment toward tuition.

A student normally needs to complete the FAFSA, receive an aid offer, find an eligible opening, and work the assigned hours to earn Work-Study wages. An ordinary campus job may instead be open without a Work-Study award, depending on the employer's hiring rules. Neither type of employment is the same as an internship for academic credit. Students seeking career-related experience can also use Widener's career counseling, job listings, résumé support, interview preparation, employer recruitment, and alumni networking resources.