Widener University Demographics & Diversity

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Chester, PA
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Racial Demographics & Diversity

Racial Diversity

Medium

Racial Diversity Index: 47%

Racial diversity is the chance that two students chosen at random are from different racial or ethnic groups, using the U.S. Census Bureau Diversity Index. Students at Widener University are primarily White with a smaller Black population. The school has medium racial diversity. 30% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.

Racial demographics of Widener University students
Race	Percent of Students
White	70%
Black	13%
Hispanic	5%
Asian	4%
American Indian / Alaskan	0%
Hawaiian / Pacific Islander	0%
Two or more races	2%
International	4%
Race Unknown	2%

Gender Demographics & Diversity

Gender Diversity

Very High

Gender Diversity Index: 45%

There are 88% more female students than male students enrolled at Widener University with a gender ratio of 65% women to 35% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, Widener University has a higher gender diversity than other US colleges and is very inclusive of both genders.

Male to female gender ratio for Widener University students
Gender	Percent of Students
Men	35%
Women	65%

Enrollment by gender for Widener University students
Gender	Number of Students
Men	1,984
Women	3,729

Geographic Diversity

Very Low

Geographic Diversity Index: 29%

Widener University draws 70 percent of students from Pennsylvania, 29 percent from other states, and 0 percent from other countries. Geographic diversity is the share of students from outside Pennsylvania, including other U.S. states and other countries.

Enrollment by geographic location for Widener University students
Origin	Percent of Students
In State	70%
Out of State	29%
Foreign	0%
Unknown Location	0%

Economic Diversity

Median Household Income

$69,397 per year

47% of students can be considered low-income as indicated by their receipt of Federal Pell Grant Aid.

Total Enrollment

Total enrollment

5,713

Share of undergraduates by age and part-time status
Segment	Percent of Students
Students Over 25 Years Old	10.9%
Part-time undergraduates	10.1%

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Data source: NCES / IPEDS https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=216852.

Racial and gender diversity ratings use the U.S. Census Bureau Diversity Index (Gini-Simpson): the probability that two students chosen at random belong to different groups. See the Census method note, Measuring Racial and Ethnic Diversity for the 2020 Census. Geographic diversity is the share of students from outside the college's home state (other U.S. states plus international). IPEDS does not publish enrollment by individual state of residence.

Last updated: August 2026