Widener University Demographics & Diversity Overview

33%
Minority Students
58%
Female Students
1%
International
14
States Represented

Race & Ethnicity

Widener University has a diverse student body with 33% 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
66.1%(1,660)
Hispanic
6.4%(160)
African American
18.3%(459)
Asian
4.3%(108)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.2%(4)
Pacific Islander
0.1%(2)
Two or More Races
1.2%(30)
Unknown
3.6%(90)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color33%
Total Enrollment5,416
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 58% female students and 42% male students.

Overall Gender Distribution

Men
41.5%(1,061)
Women
58.5%(1,494)

Gender Statistics

Men1,061

20% of total enrollment

Women1,494

28% of total enrollment

Age Distribution

Widener University serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 78% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 10% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.

Undergraduate Ages

Under 18
1.0%(26)
18-19
37.8%(966)
20-21
40.1%(1,025)
22-24
10.6%(270)
25+
10.5%(268)

Graduate Student Ages

20-21
0.9%(25)
22-24
29.9%(856)
25+
69.2%(1,980)

Age Diversity Insights

78%

Traditional Age (18-21)

10%

Non-Traditional (25+)

53%

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 61% in-state residents, 38% out-of-state students, and 1% international students, creating rich cross-cultural learning opportunities.

Geographic Origin

In-State
61.0%(325)
Out-of-State
38.1%(203)
International
0.9%(5)

Regional Representation

In-State325

61% of student body

Out-of-State203

38% of student body

International5

1% of student body

States Represented

14 states are represented on campus.

Diversity Metrics

Ethnic Diversity

33%

Students of Color

Gender Balance

58%

Female Students

Global Reach

1%

International

Age Diversity

10%

Non-Traditional Age