Widener 2024 Tuition Fees & Total Cost of Attendance

In-State Tuition & Fees

$49,706

Cost of attendance at Widener University in 2022 for students from Pennsylvania.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Pennsylvania's average	$13,083
National average	$30,235

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$49,706

Cost of attendance at Widener University in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Pennsylvania's average	$21,410
National average	$30,238

Average Net Price

The net price represents the amount of money students pay after receiving financial aid. In 2022, the average net price for first-year, full-time students at Widener University was $25,343. This amount varies among students due to the different levels of financial aid offered based on their family's financial status.

Financial aid includes federal, state, or local government grants and institutional grants and scholarships

Visit the financial aid page for more in-depth stats and analysis of financial aids offered at Widener

Widener net price calculator

$25,343

Below is the average net price of 4 year, private Non Profit colleges in Pennsylvania and nationwide.

Pennsylvania's average	$17,850
National average	$22,640

Below is the net price of Widener for the past 10 years categorized by different levels of family income brackets.
Year	Average	Price Change	Less than $30k	$30k to $48k	$48k to $75k	$75k to $110k	over $110k
2022	$25,343	$7,352 (22%)	$17,906	$20,244	$23,246	$23,486	$26,217
2021	$32,695	$1,029 (3%)	$29,378	$31,220	$31,002	$30,148	$33,305
2020	$31,666	$276	$31,431	$26,560	$30,093	$30,744	$32,587
2019	$31,390	$689 (2%)	$28,580	$30,265	$29,520	$30,709	$33,320
2018	$30,701	$2,366 (8%)	$26,588	$27,551	$28,963	$31,075	$31,650
2017	$28,335	$1,099 (4%)	$26,481	$25,888	$25,998	$27,508	$29,672
2016	$27,236	$237	$23,147	$24,047	$25,107	$28,106	$30,090
2015	$27,473	$190	$23,467	$24,000	$25,342	$27,811	$30,225
2014	$27,663	--	$24,147	$23,942	$25,870	$27,727	$30,628

Cost of Attendance Breakdown and Change History

The table below presents the breakdown of Widener University's in-state sticker price (cost of attendance) into different categories, along with their trends over the past ten years:
Year	Sticker Price (COA)	Cost Change	Tuition & Fees	Room & Board	Books & Supplies
2022	$61,748	$1,221 (2%)	$49,706	$10,710	$1,332
2021	$60,527	$1,351 (2%)	$48,575	$10,620	$1,332
2020	$59,176	$1,380 (2%)	$47,328	$10,548	$1,300
2019	$57,796	$1,782 (3%)	$45,948	$10,548	$1,300
2018	$56,014	$1,296 (2%)	$44,166	$10,548	$1,300
2017	$54,718	$1,809 (3%)	$42,870	$10,548	$1,300
2016	$52,909	$1,394 (3%)	$41,224	$10,485	$1,200
2015	$51,515	$1,802 (4%)	$39,830	$10,485	$1,200
2014	$49,713	$1,736 (4%)	$38,028	$10,485	$1,200
2013	$47,977	--	$36,382	$10,395	$1,200

Frequently Asked Questions

Here are some frequently asked questions that may help you in your college cost research.

Does Widener provide dormitory? How much is the cost?: The college makes 1,400 dormitories available to its students at $7,748 per school year. One academic year is typically nine months, so the cost of on-campus housing at Widener is $861 per month.
Does Widener provide a meal plan, and what is the cost like?: The average price of a meal plan at Widener for one academic year is $7,060, which works out to $784 per month.
What is the average cost of textbooks and course materials per annum?: Widener estimates that a full-time first-year student would need approximately $1,332.
Are there any additional expenses, such as transportation or personal expenses, that I should consider?: Depending on living arrangement, Widener estimates that students would need the following amount for personal and miscellaneous expenses. This category covers additional costs that students may incur throughout the academic year, such as transportation, personal supplies, and leisure activities.

If living on-campus: $1,782

If living off-campus, with family: $2,430

If living off-campus, not with family: $2,430
How much is Widener application fees?: The application fee for graduate students is $35.
Are there any payment plans or options for installment payments?: Widener offers the following payment plans: Prepaid tuition plan, Guaranteed tuition plan, Other alternative tuition plan

Cost per Credit Hour

Widener University cost of courses per credit hour.
	Undergraduate Programs	Graduate Programs
For in-state students	$1,624	$958
For out-of-state students	$1,624	$958

Housing and Meal

Widener University offers separate meal and housing plans to its students, allowing them to choose either option based on their preferences. Here is a historical data of the housing and meal plan offered at Widener University for the past 7 years.
Year	Meal price	Housing price	Combined price	Max meal per week	Dorm capacity
2022	$7,060	$7,748	N/A	0	1,400
2021	$6,534	$7,167	N/A	0	1,726
2020	$7,064	$7,672	N/A	0	1,726
2019	$6,926	$7,520	N/A	0	1,726
2018	$6,724	$7,300	N/A	0	1,726
2017	$6,528	$7,088	N/A	0	1,729
2016	$6,276	$6,816	N/A	19	1,800

Tuition Plans

Tuition plans offered by Widener University during 2022 academic year.

Prepaid tuition plan

Not Offered
Guaranteed tuition plan

Not Offered
Tuition payment plan

Offered
Other alternative tuition plan

Not Offered

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