Widener University Demographics & Diversity Overview

34%
Minority Students
59%
Female Students
1%
International
19
States Represented

Race & Ethnicity

Widener University has a diverse student body with 34% students of color and 1% international students, creating a rich multicultural learning environment that celebrates students from all racial and ethnic backgrounds.

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White
64.9%(1,747)
Hispanic
6.3%(170)
African American
19.1%(514)
Asian
4.1%(111)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.1%(4)
Pacific Islander
0.1%(3)
Two or More Races
1.3%(35)
Unknown
4.0%(108)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color34%
Total Enrollment6,184
International Students1%

Cultural Engagement

Widener University offers numerous cultural organizations, diversity programs, and multicultural events that celebrate the rich backgrounds of our student community.

Gender Distribution

Widener University has a gender distribution of 59% female students and 41% male students.

Overall Gender Distribution

Men
41.0%(1,125)
Women
59.0%(1,617)

Gender Statistics

Men1,125

18% of total enrollment

Women1,617

26% of total enrollment

Age Distribution

Widener University serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 80% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 10% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.

Undergraduate Ages

Under 18
2.5%(69)
18-19
44.8%(1,258)
20-21
33.3%(937)
22-24
9.5%(267)
25+
10.0%(280)

Graduate Student Ages

18-19
0.0%(1)
20-21
1.6%(45)
22-24
32.0%(896)
25+
66.3%(1,857)

Age Diversity Insights

80%

Traditional Age (18-21)

10%

Non-Traditional (25+)

56%

Graduate Students

Geographic Diversity

Widener University attracts students from across the United States and internationally, with 1% international students contributing to a globally diverse campus community. The student body includes 67% in-state residents, 32% out-of-state students, and 1% international students, creating rich cross-cultural learning opportunities.

Geographic Origin

In-State
67.2%(599)
Out-of-State
32.1%(286)
International
0.8%(7)

Regional Representation

In-State599

67% of student body

Out-of-State286

32% of student body

International7

1% of student body

States Represented

19 states are represented on campus.

Diversity Metrics

Ethnic Diversity

34%

Students of Color

Gender Balance

59%

Female Students

Global Reach

1%

International

Age Diversity

10%

Non-Traditional Age