Villanova University
Villanova, PA · Private
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Villanova University admitted 27.0% of applicants university-wide (6,274 of 23,256).
| Cohort | Admit rate | Admitted | Applicants |
|---|---|---|---|
| University-wide | 27.0% | 6,274 | 23,256 |
| In-state | 27.4% | 1,060 | 3,872 |
| Out-of-state | 27.4% | 5,062 | 18,490 |
| International applicants | 17.0% | 152 | 894 |
| Early Decision (binding) | 54.2% | 920 | 1,696 |
| Men | 27.7% | 2,823 | 10,207 |
| Women | 26.4% | 3,450 | 13,046 |
Early Decision applicants were admitted at 54.2%, vs 27% overall — ED is a binding commitment.
Also offers Early Action (closes Nov 1) — the Common Data Set doesn't publish EA admit counts.
Of 6,274 admitted students, 1,740 enrolled (27.7% yield).
Villanova University Common Data Set 2024-2025 · Sections C1–C2 · 2024 — Published cohort admit rates — context, not an applicant-specific probability.
Test scores and GPA of admitted students
- SAT (mid-50%)
- 1410–1490
- ACT (mid-50%)
- 32–34
- GPA (mid-50%, 4.0 scale)
- 3.50–3.99
Testing policy: Required for some programs
Villanova University Common Data Set 2024-2025 · Sections C9–C12 · 2024 — Published admit stats reflect the entire incoming class unless explicitly labeled international-only.
Cost and financial aid
Published cost of attendance: $92,756/yr.
| Out-of-state tuition | $69,846 |
| Fees, housing, food, books & other | $22,910 |
| Sticker cost of attendance | $92,756/yr |
Average net price by family income (US, federal aid data)
| Under $30k | $17,823 |
| $30k–48k | $16,496 |
| $48k–75k | $20,923 |
| $75k–110k | $33,389 |
| Over $110k | $58,741 |
US applicants
Need- and merit-based aid available.
- University Scholarship — Up to $25,000 per year (Merit)
- Villanova Scholarship — Up to $25,000 per year (Merit)
- Connelly-Delouvrier International Scholars Program (Scholarship) — $10,000 per year (Departmental)
- Presidential Scholarship — Full tuition (Full Tuition)
- Trustee Scholarship — Full tuition, fees, room and board (Full Tuition)
- Villanova Grant — Varies (Need Based)
International applicants
No need-based aid reported for internationals.
- University Scholarship — Up to $25,000 per year (Merit)
- Villanova Scholarship — Up to $25,000 per year (Merit)
- Connelly-Delouvrier International Scholars Program (Scholarship) — $10,000 per year (Departmental)
- Presidential Scholarship — Full tuition (Full Tuition)
- Trustee Scholarship — Full tuition, fees, room and board (Full Tuition)
Villanova University Common Data Set 2024-2025 · Sections G–H · 2024
Application requirements
US applicants
- Application for Admission (Common App or Coalition App with essay)
- Secondary School Report and Transcript(s)
- Teacher Recommendation
- Senior Year Grades
- Counselor Recommendation (optional)
- ACT or SAT Scores (optional)
- Financial Assistance Application (FAFSA and CSS Profile) (optional)
- Application fee
International applicants
- Application for Admission (Common App or Coalition App with essay)
- Secondary School Report and Transcript(s)
- Teacher Recommendation
- Senior Year Grades
- Counselor Recommendation (optional)
- ACT or SAT Scores (optional)
- Financial Assistance Application (FAFSA and CSS Profile) (optional)
- Application fee
- English proficiency (IELTS/TOEFL)
- GPA credential conversion
- Predicted Class XII marksheet
- Financial documentation (I-20)
Villanova University · Application requirements (official admissions pages) · 2025
Essay prompts
The Common App personal essay is required (one of 7 shared prompts), plus 5 college-specific supplements:
- At Villanova, we often say "each of us strengthens all of us." Please detail a time when someone has borrowed some of your strength in their time of need.250 words · Choose from this set
- What is a lesson in life that you have learned that you would want to share with others at Villanova?250 words · Choose from this set
- Villanova embraces Artificial Intelligence (AI) with a commitment to thoughtful, ethical use rooted in our Augustinian mission and values. How do you see technology helping you to lead, serve, and contribute to the common good?250 words · Choose from this set
- As Pope Leo XIV (Villanova Class of 1977) has said, “no one can single-handedly bear the weight of the challenges the world is facing, just as no one is so weak that they cannot play their part.” What have you done to play your part in advancing equity and justice in your community?250 words · Choose from this set
- "Villanova" means "new home." Why do you want to call Villanova your new home?250 words · Choose from this set
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Prompts from the Common App member feed · verified Jul 3, 2026
Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings
- $100,423
- Median earnings · 10 years after entry
- Graduation rate
- 91.9%
- Within 150% of normal time
- First-year retention
- 95.2%
- Return for year two · CDS Section B
- Median debt
- $25,874
- At graduation
Villanova University · U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (2023 release) · 2023 — Earnings and debt figures are federal data for aid-receiving graduates — cohort outcomes, not a guarantee for any individual student.
Published rankings
- U.S. News National: #57
- WSJ: #95
- Forbes: #75
- Niche: #68
Deadlines
- 2026-11-01Early Action — Non-binding early round
- 2026-11-01Early Decision — Binding early round
- 2027-01-15Regular Decision — Standard deadline
Villanova University Common Data Set 2024-2025 · Sections C21–C22 · 2024
Academics and campus
Largest degree fields: Business & marketing (29%), Engineering (13%), Social sciences (11%).
Student–faculty ratio: 10:1 · 44% of class sections have under 20 students.
Villanova University Common Data Set 2024-2025 · Sections E, F, I · 2024 — Published institutional figures for the reporting year — descriptive of the current student body, not a prediction about your experience.