Widener University Football
Widener University (WU) · Chester, Pennsylvania · Private nonprofit university
Widener University Football coaches
Coaches at Widener University who recruit Men's Football, head coach first.
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The program
Where Widener University competes and how it ranks.
- Affiliation
- NCAA
- Division
- Division III
- Conference
- Middle Atlantic States Athletic Corporation
- Program level
- Somewhat Recognized
- Athletics site
- widenerpride.com
How you compare
The middle 50% of admitted students score inside the blue band. Test policy: Considered but not Required.
Popular majors
- Test policy
- Considered but not Required
- Student-to-faculty
- 11 : 1
- Graduation rate
- 68% in six years
What it costs
Yearly figures. Net price is the average paid after grants and scholarships.
Where it is
Widener University in Chester.
- Location
- Chester, Pennsylvania
- Type
- Private Non-Profit
- Religious affiliation
- Not Religiously Affiliated
- Time zone
- Eastern
- Website
- widener.edu
About Widener University Football
How the program competes and what the school is like.
Mike Barainyak, the Head Coach, leads the Widener University Football staff of 9 coaches, verified June 2026. Widener University (WU) competes in NCAA Division III Football as a member of the Middle Atlantic States Athletic Corporation. Widener University is a private school in Chester, Pennsylvania with 5,713 undergraduates, a 71% acceptance rate and an average net price of $30,720 a year after aid.
How to get recruited by Widener University Football
What to send, who to send it to and when to follow up.
- Find the right coachEmail Mike Barainyak, the Head Coach and Nathaniel Hogge, the Assistant Head Coach - Offensive Coordinator - Wide Receivers & Tight Ends. Widener University has 9 coaches for Football, so write to the one who recruits your position or event, not only the head coach.
- Lead with your numbersPut your position, height and weight, 40-yard dash and key stats in the subject line and first sentences. Division III programs don't offer athletic scholarships, so add your GPA and intended major too.
- Send your videoInclude a Hudl highlight video with your best plays first, with the link near the top so Mike can watch without scrolling.
- Show the academic fitAdmitted students at Widener University typically score 1080–1290 on the SAT and 22 – 29 on the ACT, and testing is considered but not required. Mention your GPA and intended major.
- Follow upCoaches rarely reply to the first email. Follow up with the Widener University staff after a week, and again after your next game with updated results.
Widener University Football FAQ
Quick answers about the program, the school and how to reach the coaches.
Is Widener University D3?
Yes. Widener University competes in NCAA Division III Football, in the Middle Atlantic States Athletic Corporation.
Is Widener University public or private?
Widener University is a private nonprofit school in Chester, Pennsylvania.
What conference is Widener University Football in?
The Middle Atlantic States Athletic Corporation.
Does Widener University offer athletic scholarships for Football?
No. NCAA Division III schools don't offer athletic scholarships, but athletes can receive academic and need-based aid.
How many coaches does Widener University Football have?
9 coaches, led by Mike Barainyak, the Head Coach.
How much does Widener University cost?
In-state tuition is $54,660 and out-of-state tuition is $54,660 a year. The average net price after grants and scholarships is $30,720.
What is the Widener University acceptance rate?
71% of applicants are admitted.
What SAT or ACT score do you need for Widener University?
Admitted students typically score 1080–1290 on the SAT and 22 – 29 on the ACT.
How do I contact the Widener University Football coaches?
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Admissions, cost and enrollment figures come from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS), latest year available.