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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 university in the suburb of Villanova, Pennsylvania. Villanova was founded in 1842. The college enrolls around 10,383 students per year, including 6,989 undergraduates.
2022 Acceptance Rate for Villanova University
It is very difficult to get into Villanova. In 2022, Villanova accepted 25% of applicants. 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 located in the town of Villanova, Pennsylvania, in the suburbs of Philadelphia.
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College Info
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 SAT Scores
Composite SAT Range
Not available
Math SAT Range
700 - 770
Reading SAT Range
678 - 730
Villanova Tuition & Fees
Tuition & Fees
$81,596
In State$81,596
Out-of-State
Cost Breakdown
In State
Out-of-State
State Tuition
$63,806
$63,806
Fees
$894
$894
Housing
$16,896
$16,896
Books
Unknown
Unknown
Student Life
Wondering what life at Villanova is like? There are approximately 10,383 students enrolled at Villanova, including 6,989 undergraduate students and 3,394 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 Time3%
Part Time22%
In State78%
Out-of-StateData Source: IPEDs and Peterson's Databases © 2022 Peterson's LLC All rights reserved
Quick Facts
Total Enrollment
10,383
Campus Setting
Suburban
Acceptance Rate
25%
Tuition and Fees
In State
$64,700
Out-of-State
$64,700
Fall Freshmen
Application Deadline
Jan 15
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