Widener University is a private institution. Founded in 1821, it operates as a nonprofit university with a focus on professional education and liberal arts. Private universities like Widener rely on tuition, donations, and endowments rather than state funding. This independence allows them to set their own curricula and admission standards.
The university offers undergraduate, graduate, and professional programs across its campuses in Pennsylvania and Delaware. As a private university, Widener emphasizes small class sizes, personalized attention, and strong community engagement, distinguishing it from public institutions that receive government subsidies.
