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.
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 | |
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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.
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First-Year Applications are Due
Transfer Applications are Due
The deadline for Fall first-year applications to Villanova is Jan 15.
The deadline for Fall transfer applications to Villanova is Jun 1.
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$75,095
In State$75,095
Out-of-StateWondering 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.
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Part Time22%
In State78%
Out-of-StateData Source: IPEDs and Peterson's Databases © 2022 Peterson's LLC All rights reserved
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