Key differences on Getting in
- 1
Widener's yield is 3 pts higher than U. Indianapolis's
Yield rate - 2
U. Indianapolis admits 67% vs. 71% at Widener
Acceptance rate
Admissions
Getting in, fall 2024
Acceptance and yield, test score ranges, test policy, and what each college weighs.
The funnel
Quad's selectivity
- U. IndianapolisAccessible
- 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. IndianapolisTest-blind
- WidenerTest scores recommended
How they read a record
U. Indianapolis
GPA is required; the high school record and a college-prep program are considered.
Widener
and GPA are both very important. 40% of first-years had a 3.75 or higher.
What they look at
| Factor | U. Indianapolis | Widener |
|---|---|---|
| High school GPA | Required | Very important |
| High school record | Considered | Required |
| Class rank | Not considered | Not considered |
| College-prep program | Considered | Considered |
| Recommendations | Considered | Not considered |
| Essay | Considered | Not considered |
| Legacy status | Not considered | Not considered |
| Work experience | Not considered | Not considered |
| Demonstration of competencies | 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