Key differences on Getting in
- 1
Widener's yield is 4 pts higher than U. New Haven's
Yield rate - 2
U. New Haven admits 60% vs. 71% at Widener
Acceptance rate - 3
Widener's SAT midpoint is 22 points higher than U. New Haven's
SAT midpoint
Admissions
Getting in, fall 2024
Acceptance and yield, test score ranges, test policy, and what each college weighs.
The funnel
Quad's selectivity
- U. New HavenSelective
- WidenerAccessible
Men and women
Acceptance rate for men and women who applied, where a college reports admissions by sex.
Test scores
SAT total,
Axis runs 1000–1600. The dark tick marks the national median midpoint.
Test policy
- U. New HavenTest-optional
- WidenerTest-optional
How they read a record
U. New Haven
GPA and the high school record are required; a college-prep program is considered.
Widener
and GPA are both very important; class rank and tests are both considered. 40% of first-years had a 3.75 or higher.
What they look at
| Factor | U. New Haven | Widener |
|---|---|---|
| High school GPA | Required | Very important |
| High school record | Required | Required |
| Class rank | Not considered | Considered |
| College-prep program | Considered | Considered |
| Recommendations | Required | Considered |
| Essay | Considered | Considered |
| Legacy status | Not considered | Considered |
| Work experience | Considered | Considered |
| Demonstration of competencies | Not considered | Not considered |
| English proficiency test | Required | Required |
| Other tests | Not considered | Not considered |
Sources:IPEDS Admissions survey, Fall 2024;College Scorecard, Entered fall 2023;College Scorecard, most recent release;Widener University Common Data Set 2023–24, Fall 2025 applicantsAbout the data(retrieved 2026-10-12)
Figures are the newest each college has published; years can differ between colleges. Each value's ⓘ shows its source and year. Why