What is Widener University known for?
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Widener University was founded as the Bullock School for Boys in 1821 in Wilmington, Delaware. The university is internationally known for the following:
- Widener University is known for focusing on the personal and professional success of all the undergraduate and graduate students, adults as well as the lifelong learners.
- The university has a Chester campus which includes six colleges and schools and law schools in Harrisburg, PA and Wilmington.
- Currently, the students at Widener have represented 49 states as well as seven countries including Ghana, Saudi Arabia, Switzerland and Vietnam.
- Widener University offers more th
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According to the US News and World Report, Widener University has an acceptance rate of around 88% which makes it less selective for admissions of international students. The general admission requirements for international applicants are given as follows:
- SAT/ACT scores
- Overall Student GPA
- High School Class Rank
- Letters of Recommendation
- Additional Academic Factors

Widener University comprises four campuses, the main campus in Chester, Pennsylvania, in addition to the campus in Wilmington, Delaware, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, and Exton, Pennsylvania. Students learn in a vibrant community that feels like a second family. Its state-of-the-art facilities include an on-campus television production studio, nursing simulation labs, a finance lab, and modern robotics engineering and computer Science facilities. More than 85 percent of the students enjoy on-campus living, choosing between residence halls, fraternities, and sororities.

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