Widener University Historical Acceptance Rate

Historical Acceptance Rates

Widener University has experienced a notable increase in its overall acceptance rate over recent years, with an acceptance rate of 87.7% for the application year 2022, significantly up from 65.4% in 2017. In 2021, the acceptance rate was 84.5% from 5,719 applicants, while the rate for 2020 was 74.5% with 5,739 applicants. The figures demonstrate a consistent upward trend in acceptance rates, increasing from 67.9% in 2015 to the current high, reflecting a growing acceptance towards a larger pool of applicants.