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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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

What is a Villanovan?
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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?
- The student loan default rate at Villanova is 1%, which is significantly lower than the national rate of 10.1%. That's great news for students who are worrying about paying off their student loans.
- Although it may not be available for every major, the doctor's degree is the highest award a student can attain at Villanova.
- In 2019-2020, 66% of the faculty were full-time.
- A student who earns a bachelor's degree from Villanova makes roughly $90,613 a year. This is 122% more than their peers from other colleges and universities.
- 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.
Villanova University Rankings
Villanova landed the #46 spot in our 2023 ranking of best colleges. We analyzed 2,018 colleges and universities across the nation to determine this ranking. This puts it in the top 5% of all schools in the nation. It is also ranked #7 out of 106 schools in Pennsylvania.
Our rankings are based on an outcomes-based approach rather than subjective ones used by other media outlets. As such, we utilize data from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) and the College Scorecard, among other sources. Visit our rankings and methodology section to learn more.
Villanova has also been awarded the following overall awards by our latest rankings.
Rank | Ranking Name | Share |
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#21 | Best Graduate Certificate Schools | Tweet It - Post It |
#31 | Best Master’s Degree Schools | Tweet It - Post It |
#43 | Best Bachelor’s Degree Schools | Tweet It - Post It |
Program Level Awards
These are highlights of some of the most noteworthy awards granted to specific programs at Villanova.
Awards From Around the Web
The following table lists some notable awards Villanova has earned from around the web.
Rank | Ranking Name | Source |
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#10 | Best English Language & Literature Graduate Degree Schools | College Factual |
#11 | Best Communication & Journalism Schools | College Factual |
#12 | Best Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities Schools | College Factual |
#19 | Best Psychology Graduate Degree Schools | College Factual |
#28 | Best Business, Management & Marketing Schools | College Factual |
#32 | Best Business Schools | Business Degree Central |
Where Is Villanova University?

Contact details for Villanova are given below.
Contact Details | |
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Address: | 800 Lancaster Avenue, Villanova, PA 19085-1699 |
Phone: | 610-519-4500 |
Website: | www.villanova.edu |
Facebook: | https://www.facebook.com/VillanovaU |
Twitter: | https://twitter.com/VillanovaU |
How Do I Get Into Villanova?
You can apply to Villanova online at: www1.villanova.edu/villanova/admission/overview.html
Admission Requirements for Villanova
Submission | Required? |
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High School GPA | required |
High School Rank | recommended |
High School Transcript | required |
College Prep Program | required |
Recommendations | required |
SAT or ACT Scores | required |
TOEFL | required |
How Hard Is It To Get Into Villanova?
Approximately 46% of accepted students are men and 54% are women. The acceptance rate for men is 31%, and the acceptance rate for women is 31%.
Average Test Scores
About 60% 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 650 and 710. Math scores were between 670 and 750.
Can I Afford Villanova University?
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 43% of students took out student loans averaging $9,565 a year. That adds up to $38,260 over four years for those students.
The student loan default rate at Villanova is 0.9%. This is significantly lower than the national default rate of 10.1%, which is a good sign that you'll be able to pay back your student loans.
Villanova University Undergraduate Student Diversity

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.

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

Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
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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.
Online Learning at Villanova University
The following chart shows how the online learning population at Villanova has changed over the last few years.

This school is the 65th most popular in Pennsylvania for online learning according to the online graduations recorded by the Department of Education for the academic year 2019-2020.
Online Affordability Rankings of Villanova
During the most recent year for which we have data, the full-time undergraduate tuition at Villanova University was $57,460 for both in-state and out-of-state students. The following table shows how Villanova is ranked for affordability for both in-state and out-of-state students among colleges and universities that are not mostly online.
Major | Tuition for In-State Students | Tuition for Out-of-State Students |
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Communications Technology | #1 | #1 |
Biochemical Engineering | #1 | #1 |
Classical Languages & Literature | #1 | #1 |
Communications Technologies & Support | #10 | #10 |
Area Studies | #19 | #19 |
Taxation | #27 | #27 |
Legal Research | #28 | #28 |
Foreign Languages & Linguistics | #31 | #31 |
Chemical Engineering | #31 | #31 |
Legal Professions | #43 | #43 |
Area, Ethnic, Culture, & Gender Studies | #46 | #46 |
Online Growth Rankings of Villanova
The average growth rate over the last four years of online students at Villanova University was 22.5%. This is the #1,010 largest growth rate of all schools that are only partially online. This refers to all students at Villanova regardless of major.
The following table shows the 1-year growth rate of Villanova majors that offer at least one online course. This table only includes majors with positive growth.
Major | 1-Year Growth Rate |
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Legal Professions | 6% |
Legal Research | 17% |
The table below shows how the average growth rate over 4 years at Villanova ranks compared to all other partially online schools that offer a specific major. Note that the majors may or may not be offered online at Villanova.
Major | Growth Rate Rank | |
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Classical Languages & Literature | #4 | |
Legal Research | #43 | |
Foreign Languages & Linguistics | #46 | |
Management Sciences & Quantitative Methods | #59 | |
Public Administration | #88 | |
Legal Professions | #141 | |
Public Administration & Social Service | #186 | |
Health & Medical Administrative Services | #395 |
When we speak of partially online, we are referring to schools whose online population is less than 50% of its total student body. Mostly online refers to those with online populations greater than or equal to 50%.
Villanova University Undergraduate Concentrations
The table below shows the number of awards for each concentration.
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.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics
- Image Credit: By Alertjean under License
More about our data sources and methodologies.