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About Villanova University

The only Augustinian Catholic university in the nation, Villanova values a personalized experience where teachers and students are partners in learning and scholarly inquiry. From undergraduate to doctoral students, Villanovans are intellectually inspired, morally grounded, globally minded. Villanova attracts and forges world changers—people who ignite positive change everywhere life takes them.

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STUDENT LIFE

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ALUMNI NETWORK

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Villanova Academics

Villanova University is a closely connected academic community with renowned faculty, rich resources and a personalized, supportive learning environment.

Villanova provides exceptional opportunities for a wide range of academic experiences, including hands-on research, interdisciplinary collaboration and experiential learning.


Online & Hybrid Progams

Villanova University’s College of Profession Studies offers a variety of pathways to enrich your life, enhance your value in the workplace and pursue new careers.

• Bootcamp programs to fast-track your learning

• Online Bachelors in Leadership, Public Services and Administration, Organizational Development and Management and General Studies

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What is a Villanovan?

AThere are so many ways to describe a Villanovan. THIS Villanova University COMMERCIAL does it in 30 seconds. Ignite Change. Go Nova.

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Villanova University Overview

Villanova University is a private not-for-profit institution situated in Villanova, Pennsylvania. The suburban atmosphere of Villanova makes it a great place for students who want the amenities of city life without actually living in the middle of a constant hustle and bustle.

What Is Villanova University Known For?

2,153 Undergraduate Awards
$58,809 Avg Cost After Aid
23% Acceptance Rate
  • Students who want to work more closely with their professors have an easier time at Villanova since the student to facuty ratio is 10 to 1.
  • Although it may not be available for every major, the doctor's degree is the highest award a student can attain at Villanova.
  • During a recent academic cycle, 67% of the faculty were full-time.
  • Students who graduate from Villanova with a bachelor's degree make about $100,423 a year. That's 146% more than those who graduate from other schools.
  • It takes the average Villanova student 4.0 years to graduate. This is pretty good when compared to the national rate of 4.4 years.

Where Is Villanova University?

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Contact details for Villanova are given below.

Contact Details
Address: 800 Lancaster Avenue, Villanova, PA 19085-1699
Phone: 610-519-4500
Website: www.villanova.edu

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How Do I Get Into Villanova?

You can apply to Villanova online at: www1.villanova.edu/university/apply.html

Admission Requirements for Villanova

Submission Required?
High School GPA 1
High School Rank 5
High School Transcript 1
College Prep Program 1
Recommendations 1
SAT or ACT Scores 5
TOEFL 1

How Hard Is It To Get Into Villanova?

23% Acceptance Rate
50% Of Accepted Are Women
28% Submit SAT Scores
With an acceptance rate of 23%, Villanova is one of the most selective schools in the country. If the admissions department requests additional materials, be sure to submit them promptly. This could be a sign that you're on the border line of being accepted or denied.

Approximately 50% of accepted students are men and 50% are women. The acceptance rate for men is 26%, and the acceptance rate for women is 22%.

Average Test Scores

About 28% of students accepted to Villanova submitted their SAT scores. When looking at the 25th through the 75th percentile, SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing scores ranged between 678 and 730. Math scores were between 700 and 770.

SAT Reading and Writing Scores for Villanova University  ( 678 to 730 )
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SAT Math Scores for Villanova University  ( 700 to 770 )
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800
Villanova received ACT scores from 15% of accepted students. When looking at the 25th through the 75th percentile, ACT English scores ranged between 33 and 35. Math scores were between 29 and 0. Composite scores were between 32 and 34.

ACT English Scores for Villanova University  ( 33 to 35 )
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ACT Composite Scores for Villanova University  ( 32 to 34 )
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Can I Afford Villanova University?

$58,809 Net Price
40% Take Out Loans
The overall average net price of Villanova is $58,809. The affordability of the school largely depends on your financial need since net price varies by income group.

The net price is calculated by adding tuition, room, board and other costs and subtracting financial aid.

Student Loan Debt

Almost 66% of college students who graduated with the class of 2018 took out student loans, but that percentage varies from school to school. At Villanova, approximately 40% of students took out student loans averaging $10,781 a year. That adds up to $43,124 over four years for those students.

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Villanova University Undergraduate Student Diversity

6,793 Full-Time Undergraduates
53% Women
24% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*
There are 7,037 undergraduate students at Villanova, with 6,793 being full-time and 244 being part-time.

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There are also 3,995 graduate students at the school.

Gender Diversity

Of the 6,793 full-time undergraduates at Villanova, 47% are male and 53% are female.

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Racial-Ethnic Diversity

The racial-ethnic breakdown of Villanova University students is as follows.

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Race/Ethnicity Number of Grads
Asian 436
Black or African American 317
Hispanic or Latino 628
White 4,951
International Students 170
Other Races/Ethnicities 291

Geographic Diversity

Pennsylvania students aren't the only ones who study at Villanova University. At this time, 42 states are represented by the student population at the school.

Over 72 countries are represented at Villanova. The most popular countries sending students to the school are India, China, and Vietnam.

Villanova University Undergraduate Concentrations

The table below shows the number of awards for each concentration.

Major Associate’s Bachelor’s Graduate Certificate Master’s Doctor’s TOTAL
Business Administration & Management 0 34 2 262 0 298
Nursing 0 195 1 43 44 283
Human Resource Management 0 0 127 149 0 276
Finance & Financial Management 0 253 0 0 0 253
Communication & Media Studies 0 167 5 12 0 184
Management Sciences & Quantitative Methods 0 109 0 62 0 171
Law 0 0 0 0 169 169
Accounting 0 95 2 42 0 139
Political Science & Government 0 115 3 16 0 134
Public Administration 0 0 44 81 0 125
Legal Research 0 0 32 91 0 123
Economics 0 112 0 0 0 112
General Psychology 0 89 0 17 0 106
General Biology 0 96 0 8 0 104
Civil Engineering 0 54 8 30 0 92
Mechanical Engineering 0 73 0 18 0 91
Marketing 0 75 0 0 0 75
Computer Science 0 44 0 31 0 75
Chemical Engineering 0 50 0 9 0 59
Computer Engineering 0 35 2 18 0 55
History 0 26 0 25 0 51
Mathematics 0 38 2 9 0 49
Real Estate 0 44 0 0 0 44
Teacher Education Grade Specific 0 5 0 39 0 44
Electrical Engineering 0 26 2 16 0 44
Liberal Arts General Studies 5 37 0 1 0 43
General English Literature 0 36 0 5 0 41
General Physical Sciences 0 37 0 0 0 37
Applied Mathematics 0 0 0 36 0 36
Urban & Regional Planning 0 0 35 0 0 35
Taxation 0 0 14 21 0 35
Student Counseling 0 0 2 32 0 34
Computer Information Systems 0 32 0 0 0 32
Romance Languages 0 29 0 0 0 29
Energy Systems Engineering 0 0 0 28 0 28
Religious Institution Administration and Law 0 0 0 26 0 26
Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology 0 24 0 0 0 24
International Business 0 23 0 0 0 23
Classical Languages & Literature 0 2 0 20 0 22
Natural Resources Conservation 0 20 0 2 0 22
Business/Managerial Economics 0 21 0 0 0 21
Chemistry 0 10 0 11 0 21
Child Development & Psychology 0 21 0 0 0 21
Applied Statistics 0 0 2 18 0 20
Philosophy 0 12 0 2 6 20
Theological & Ministerial Studies 0 2 2 13 3 20
Criminology 0 19 0 0 0 19
Biochemical Engineering 0 0 3 15 0 18
Statistics 0 18 0 0 0 18
Multicultural & Diversity Studies 0 0 17 0 0 17
General Engineering 0 0 0 0 16 16
Peace Studies & Conflict Resolution 0 15 0 0 0 15
Drama & Theater Arts 0 0 0 15 0 15
Geography & Cartography 0 12 0 0 0 12
Electrical and Computer Engineering. 0 0 1 9 0 10
Sociology 0 10 0 0 0 10
Astronomy & Astrophysics 0 8 0 0 0 8
Public Relations & Advertising 0 0 7 0 0 7
Materials Engineering 0 0 7 0 0 7
Other Public Administration 0 6 0 0 0 6
Management Information Systems 0 5 0 0 0 5
International Studies 0 5 0 0 0 5
Physics 0 5 0 0 0 5
Operations Research 0 0 4 0 0 4
Medical Illustration & Informatics 0 0 4 0 0 4
Educational Administration 0 0 2 0 0 2
Ethnic Studies 0 1 1 0 0 2
Fine & Studio Arts 0 2 0 0 0 2
Journalism 0 0 1 0 0 1
Communications Technology 0 1 0 0 0 1
Electromechanical Engineering 0 0 1 0 0 1
Robotics Engineering 0 0 1 0 0 1
Literature 0 0 1 0 0 1
Health/Medical Prep Programs 0 0 1 0 0 1
International Relations & National Security 0 0 1 0 0 1
Ecology, Evolution & Systematics Biology 0 0 0 0 0 0
Teacher Education Subject Specific 0 0 0 0 0 0
Engineering Mechanics 0 0 0 0 0 0
Bioethics/Medical Ethics 0 0 0 0 0 0
Health Sciences & Services 0 0 0 0 0 0
Classical & Ancient Studies 0 0 0 0 0 0
Pastoral Counseling & Specialized Ministries 0 0 0 0 0 0
TOTAL 5 2,148 337 1,232 238 3,960

References

*The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.

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