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Colleges / Villanova University

Villanova University

Villanova, PA 4-Year Private
Acceptance Rate25%
Acceptance Rate25%

About Villanova

Founded in 1842, Villanova is the only Augustinian Catholic university in the nation. Villanova University values a personalized experience where teachers and students are partners in learning and scholarly inquiry. Villanovans are intellectually inspired, morally grounded, globally minded. Villanova attracts and forges world changers—people who ignite positive change everywhere life takes them.

Villanova University is a private, religious college in the suburb of Villanova, Pennsylvania. Villanova was founded in 1842. The college enrolls around 10,885 students per year, including 7,047 undergraduate students.

Villanova Acceptance Rate

It is very difficult to get into Villanova. The acceptance rate at Villanova is 25%. Out of 24,410 applications received in 2022, 6,162 students were offered admission.

Villanova University Admissions Facts At-A-Glance
Overall Acceptance Rate 25%
Early Decision Acceptance Rate 60%
Early Action Acceptance Rate EA Offered but % not available
Average GPA 3.9
Test Optional Yes
Applicants Submitting SAT scores 28%

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Villanova University is locatedin the town of Villanova, Pennsylvania, in the city of Philadelphia.

If you want to see Villanova for yourself, plan a visit. The best way to reach campus is to take Interstate 476 to Villanova, or book a flight to the nearest airport, Philadelphia International.

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College Info

800 Lancaster Avenue Villanova, PA 19085-1699

Campus Setting: Suburban

Villanova Application Deadline

First-Year Applications are Due

Jan 15

Transfer Applications are Due

Jun 1

The deadline for Fall first-year applications to Villanova is Jan 15.

The deadline for Fall transfer applications to Villanova is Jun 1.

Check the school website for more information about deadlines for specific programs or special admissions programs

Villanova ACT Scores

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ACT Range

31 - 34

Estimated Chance of Acceptance by ACT Score

ACT Score

Estimated Chance

34 and Above

Good

31 to 34

Avg

31 and Less

Low

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Villanova SAT Scores

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Composite SAT Range

Not available

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Math SAT Range

690 - 760

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Reading SAT Range

660 - 730

Villanova Tuition & Fees

Tuition & Fees

$75,095

In State

$75,095

Out-of-State
Cost Breakdown
In State
Out-of-State
State Tuition
$58,290
$58,290
Fees
$730
$730
Housing
$14,975
$14,975
Books
$1,100
$1,100

Student Life

Wondering what life at Villanova is like? There are approximately 10,885 students enrolled at Villanova, including 7,047 undergraduate students and 3,838 graduate students. 97% percent of students attend school full-time, 22% percent are from PA and 78% percent of students are from other states.

97%

Full Time

3%

Part Time

22%

In State

78%

Out-of-State

Data Source: IPEDs and Peterson's Databases © 2022 Peterson's LLC All rights reserved

Quick Facts

Total Enrollment

10,885

Campus Setting

Suburban

Acceptance Rate

25%

Tuition and Fees

In State

$59,020

Out-of-State

$59,020

Fall Freshmen
Application Deadline

Jan 15
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