Widener University

🇺🇸 United States of America 4-Year University

Global #1933 United States of America #449

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Institution Info

Founded: 1821
Type: 4-Year University
Students: 6,150 students
Faculty: 1 294
Endowment: $90.2M
Website: https://www.widener.edu/

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Widener University is a higher education institution in United States of America, founded in 1821. It is a globally recognized institution. The university has approximately 6,150 students, an endowment of $90.2M.

Rankings

Source	Year	Rank	Score
UNIRANKS	2026	UniRanks #1933 · Ranked	67,53

Research Output via OpenAlex

124

h-index

109,089

Citations

4,773

Publications

1,989

i10-index

1,50

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Widener University's global ranking?

Widener University is ranked #1,933 globally according to the UniRanks aggregated ranking. Within United States of America, it holds the #449 position.

When was Widener University founded?

Widener University was founded in 1821, making it 205 years old. It is one of the oldest institutions in United States of America.

How many students attend Widener University?

Widener University has a student body of approximately 6,150 students. The student-to-faculty ratio is approximately 4:1.

What is Widener University's research output?

Widener University has produced 4,773 research publications with 109,089 total citations and an h-index of 124, according to OpenAlex data.

What is Widener University's endowment?

Widener University has an endowment of approximately $90.2M USD. University endowments fund financial aid, research, faculty positions, and campus development.