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Villanova University

Villanova University is a medium, private institution located in Villanova, pa. Founded in 1842, Villanova University offers undergraduate degrees in 157 majors.

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Key stats

college-type 4 Year, Private
athletics Division 1
undergraduates 6,926 undergraduates
cost $61,618 undergraduate tuition
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Admissions

Will I get into Villanova University? Here’s what we know about who has! SAT/ACT scores are considered but not required to apply. Check here for college application deadline info or visit the school’s website.

Acceptance rate 23.4%
SAT score average 1454
ACT score average N/A
Average high school GPA 3.98
Application fee $80
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Academics

The degree program or major you pursue is major! Villanova University is known for one of its top majors: Business Administration, Management and Operations. Their student-faculty ratio is 10:1.

Graduation rate
Retention Rate
10 :1
Student to faculty ratio

Popular degree programs

Business and Management
Health and Medical Professions
Law and Legal Studies
Arts, Design, and Humanities
Social Sciences and Psychology
Natural Sciences and Environmental Studies
Engineering and Technology

Popular majors

Business Administration, Management and Operations
Finance and Financial Management Services
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
Law
Human Resources Management and Services
Communication and Media Studies
Economics

Annual tuition & cost

In state

Undergraduate tuition $61,618
Additional expenses
Room & board $16,087
Books & supplies $1,100
Other expenses $2,300
Cost of attendance* $81,105
Average financial aid package $50,291
Estimated cost $30,814 See my potential costs

Out of state

Undergraduate tuition $61,618
Additional expenses
Room & board $16,087
Books & supplies $1,100
Other expenses $2,300
Cost of attendance* $81,105
Average financial aid package $50,291
Estimated cost $30,814 See my potential costs

June 30 FAFSA® deadline

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Student population

Who’s going to be there? Villanova University has a total undergraduate enrollment of 6,926, with gender binary students split 46% male and 54% female.

Total enrollment

10,119

Enrollment by gender

Male
Female

Enrollment & ethnicity

White %
48%
African American %
4%
Hispanic American %
8%
Asian %
5%
Native American %
0%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander %
0%
Multiracial %
3%
Unknown %
32%

Student type

Full-time
Living on campus
International

Campus life

Find your people & try new things

At Villanova University, students love their Blue Key Society. Student athletes compete in Division 1 sports.

Campus info

map 800 Lancaster Avenue, Villanova, PA 19085-1699
phone 610-519-4500
address www.villanova.edu/
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Popular clubs & activities

Blue key society

New student orientation counselor program

Special olympics

Campus activities team

Student government association

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announcement

Athletics

NCAA Division levelDivision 1
Varsity sportsYes
Intramural sportsYes
greek-life

Greek life

Female
Male

Frequently asked questions

Get answers to common questions about Villanova University to help you figure out where you want to apply.

Where is Villanova University?

Villanova University is located in Villanova, pa.

What is the acceptance rate at Villanova University? 

The acceptance rate for Villanova University is 23%.

What’s the average GPA for Villanova University?

The average high school GPA for Villanova University students was 3.98.

How much does it cost for 4 years at Villanova University?  

The estimated cost for 4 years at Villanova University including tuition, room and board, and books and other fees is $324,420.

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