Widener University, founded in 1821, is located in Chester, Pennsylvania, only about 20 minutes' drive from Philadelphia. It is a private university that combines history and modernity. The campus covers an area of about 110 acres, and the architectural style combines Victorian charm with advanced technological facilities, including a nursing simulation center, a robotics engineering laboratory and an observatory. There are also clinics and museums, and practical learning is integrated into community life. The school offers more than 40 undergraduate and more than 30 graduate programs, emphasizing internships, cooperative education and civic participation, with a student-teacher ratio of about 12:1. Widener encourages social service and continues to promote regional economic revitalization. It is an institution that combines professional training with a pro-community spirit.
#220 in Best Colleges for Nursing in America
#1 9 in Best Value Colleges in Pennsylvania
#238 in Best Colleges for Public Policy in America
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