Lehigh University
Bethlehem, PA
26% admitted · $25,272/yr after aid
Villanova University
Villanova, PA · Private nonprofit · Large suburb · Website
- Admission rate
- 27%
- Selective
- Average net price
- $41,536
- per year, after aid
- Graduation rate
- 93%
- Median earnings
- $115,382
- 10 years after enrolling
Summary
Villanova University is a private nonprofit college in Villanova, PA with 6,938 undergraduates. It admits 27% of applicants, and admitted students average 1460 on the SAT. The average net price after aid is $41,536 per year ($21,459 for families earning under $30,000). 93% of students graduate, and graduates earn a median of $115,382 ten years after enrolling.
private nonprofit college
Admissions
- Admission rate
- 27%
- Fall 2024
- Testing policy
- Test optional
- Fall 2024
- Applicants
- 23,127
- Fall 2023
- Admitted
- 5,810
- Fall 2023
- Yield
- 30%
- of admitted students enrolled
Middle 50% of admitted students (Fall 2024). A quarter scored below the band and a quarter above.
SAT Reading & Writing685–740
200800
SAT Math710–770
200800
ACT Composite32–34
136
What Villanova University looks at
As reported by the college to IPEDS (Fall 2023).
- High school recordRequired
- High school GPARequired
- College-prep courseworkRequired
- Class rankConsidered
- Essay or personal statementRequired
- RecommendationsRequired
- Demonstrated competenciesNot considered
- Legacy statusConsidered
- Work experienceNot considered
- English proficiency testRequired
Cost
- Cost of attendance
- $88,293
- sticker price, per year
- Tuition & fees
- $70,826
Net price by family income
Average yearly cost after grants and scholarships for students receiving federal aid.
- $0–30k$21,459
- $30–48k$15,356
- $48–75k$25,787
- $75–110k$31,719
- $110k+$57,135
Get a personal estimate with Villanova University's net price calculator
Outcomes
- Graduation rate
- 93%
- Freshman retention
- 95%
- Median earnings
- $115,382
- 10 yrs after enrolling
- Median debt
- $25,000
- at graduation
Students
- Undergraduates
- 6,938
- Student–faculty ratio
- 10:1
- Receive Pell grants
- 15%
- White68%
- Hispanic11%
- Black7%
- Asian7%
Villanova University FAQ
What is Villanova University's acceptance rate?+
Villanova University admits 27% of applicants, which makes it selective.
What SAT score do you need for Villanova University?+
The middle 50% of admitted students scored 685–740 on SAT Reading and Writing and 710–770 on SAT Math; the average total is 1460.
What ACT score do you need for Villanova University?+
The middle 50% ACT composite range for admitted students is 32–34.
Is Villanova University test optional?+
Test optional (considered if submitted).
How many students apply to Villanova University?+
In Fall 2023, 23,127 students applied to Villanova University and 5,810 were admitted; 1,740 enrolled.
Does Villanova University consider legacy status?+
Yes. Villanova University reported that legacy status is considered in admissions (Fall 2023).
Does Villanova University require an essay?+
Villanova University reported that an essay or personal statement is required for admission (Fall 2023).
How much does Villanova University cost?+
The sticker cost of attendance is $88,293 per year, but the average net price after grants and scholarships is $41,536.
What is Villanova University's graduation rate?+
93% of full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.
Sources
- Admission rate, test scores, cost, students, and outcomes: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (Most Recent Institution-Level Data), released 2026-10-15. Admissions figures are for Fall 2024, costs for 2024-25, and earnings are measured in 2023.
- Applicants, admitted, yield, and admission factors: IPEDS Admissions survey (ADM2023), Fall 2023.
- IPEDS unit ID 216597 · How we use this data
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