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Institution Type
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Life in Chester for Widener University Students
Everything you need to know about living and studying in Chester.
Timezone
Eastern Time (ET)
Median Rent
$1,080
Cost of Living Index
82
Student Population
6,000
City Transportation
Walkability
60
Bikeability
50
Public Transit
SEPTA Regional Rail Wilmington/Newark Line, SEPTA bus routes
Nearest Airports
Philadelphia International Airport (nearby), Chester County G. O. Carlson Airport (regional, broader area)
Climate Averages
Climate
Humid subtropical
Avg Annual Temp
54°F
Avg Snowfall
22 in
Dorms & On-Campus Housing at Widener University
Various dorm and housing options are available for students.
21 known dorm and housing options. Every known option is shown below.
1300 Potter
Room types: double, single
500 Houses
Capacity: 18
Room types: double
Boettner Hall
Room types: double, triple, single
Cann Hall
Room types: doubles
Dixon Hall North
Room types: two-bedroom suites
Dixon Halls
Capacity: 20
Room types: apartment-style
Dixon Hall South
Room types: two-bedroom suites
Grasselli Hall
Capacity: 70
Room types: doubles
Hanna Hall
Room types: doubles
Harris Hall
Room types: double, apartment
Howell Hall
Room types: doubles
Kapelski Hall
Capacity: 100
Room types: doubles
Lambda House
Room types: single, double
Metropolitan Hall
Capacity: 300
Room types: suites (4-13 people)
Moll Hall
Room types: doubles
New Hall (gender-inclusive floor)
Sharples Hall
Capacity: 100
Room types: double
Thayer Hall
Room types: doubles
The Castle
Turrell Hall
Capacity: 70
Room types: doubles
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Campus Details
Academic System
Semester
Email Domain
@wideneru.edu
Current Term: Full Summer Session 2026
Start: May 18, 2026
End: August 21, 2026
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