Villanova University

Villanova, PA

Villanova University

Villanova, PA

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Undergrad Diversity Catholic

Tuition & Fees

$67,001

not including housing and food

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Test Scores

Average freshman score by percentile.

75th
730
25th
678
75th
770
25th
700
75th
35
25th
33
75th
33
25th
29
75th
34
25th
32
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undergraduateRatios

46%

male

54%

female

10

students

1

faculty

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Very Selective

23%

acceptance rate

Accepted 5,576
Declined 18,259
Total Received 23,835
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Private

6,989

undergraduate students

3,394

graduate students

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School Facts

Founded in 1842, Villanova University is a private four-year research university known for its academic programs in business, engineering, and law. It is located on a 254-acre campus in Villanova, Pennsylvania.

Official website Visit website
Application link Apply online
Public/private Private
Campus enrollment 10,383
Established in 1842
Coeducational Coeducational
Religious affiliation Roman Catholic

260-acre campus in Villanova (population: 9,189), 12 miles west of Philadelphia. Air, bus, and train serve Philadelphia. School operates transportation to local area.

  • Campus Setting: Large town

Villanova University
800 Lancaster Avenue
Villanova, PA
19085

Campus Life

yes
Housing available
76%
of undergraduates that live in campus-owned housing
99%
of freshmen that live in campus-owned housing
no
Students are not required to live in school housing
no
Students may not have cars on campus
yes
Alcohol is permitted on campus to students of legal age

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% freshman classHigh School Class Rank

Top 1/10
72%
Top 1/4
93%
Top 1/2
99%
Bottom 1/2
1%
Bottom 1/4
0%

Test Scores

Average freshman score by percentile.

75th
730
25th
678
75th
770
25th
700
75th
35
25th
33
75th
33
25th
29
75th
34
25th
32

Admissions Facts

Application fee $80
Admissions interview (required or recommended) Neither
Common application accepted Yes
Application deadline (priority deadline) December 15
Application deadline (final deadline) January 15
School has early decision program Yes
Early decision program application deadline November 1
School has early action program Yes
Early action program application deadline November 1
SAT/ACT requirements SAT or ACT Required

Very Selective

23%

acceptance rate

Accepted 5,576
Declined 18,259
Total Received 23,835

Admissions Factors

Required

Secondary School GPA
Recommendations
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language)
Completion of college-preparatory program
Secondary School Record

Neither required nor recommended

Formal demonstration of competencies

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Counseling services

  • Academic
  • Career
  • Military
  • Minority student
  • Older student
  • Personal
  • Psychological
  • Religious
  • Veteran student

Remedial services offered

  • Math
  • Other
  • Study skills
  • Writing

Career placement services

  • Alumni network
  • Career/job search classes
  • Co-op education
  • Interest inventory
  • Internships
  • Interview training
  • On-campus job interviews
  • Resume assistance

Percent of the campus accessible to physically disabled students

90%

Additional services

  • Health insurance
  • Health service
  • Nonremedial tutoring

Special programs for physically disabled students

  • Adaptive equipment
  • Braille services
  • Interpreters for hearing-impaired
  • Note-taking services
  • Reader services
  • Special transportation
  • Talking books
  • Tape recorders
  • Tutors

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Financial Aid

60%

Of undergraduate students
receiving financial aid

$38,902

Average financial aid

Cost

Tuition $64,701
Housing $9,016
Food $7,880
Additional fees $2,300
Books & supplies $1,100
Total $84,997
Average Financial Aid - $38,902
Total with Avg. Aid $46,095

Scholarships & Grants

Need-based

Federal $6,668,394
State $1,068,106
Institutional $91,311,192
Other external $1,663,561
Total $100,711,253

Non-need-based

Federal $4,395,463
State $1,250
Institutional $8,906,681
Other external $1,670,239
Total $14,973,633

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Financial Facts

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Financial Aid Office


P: 610 519-4010
F: 610 519-7599
finaid@villanova.edu

Varsity Sports

M W
All track combined yes yes
Baseball yes
Basketball yes yes
Field hockey yes
Football yes
Golf yes
Lacrosse yes yes
Rowing yes
Soccer yes yes
Softball yes
Swimming and diving yes yes
Tennis yes yes
Volleyball yes
Water polo yes

Club Sports - Men's

badminton, baseball, basketball, curling, cycling, equestrian sports, golf, ice hockey, judo, lacrosse, roller hockey, rowing, rugby, running, sailing, skiing, snowboarding, soccer, swimming, tae kwon do, tennis, ultimate Frisbee, volleyball, water polo

Club Sports - Women's

badminton, basketball, curling, cycling, equestrian sports, field hockey, ice hockey, judo, lacrosse, roller hockey, running, sailing, skiing, snowboarding, soccer, swimming, tae kwon do, tennis, ultimate Frisbee, volleyball

Intramural/Recreational Sports

basketball, dance company, dance ensemble, dance team, dodgeball, flag football, handball, soccer (indoor/outdoor), softball, tennis, ultimate Frisbee, volleyball (indoor/sand)

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Athletic Facts

Athletic conference memberships
Big East Conference, Colonial Athletic Association, Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference

Majors

Assc. Bach. Mast. Doct.
Accounting yes yes
Applied Statistics, General yes
Art History, Criticism and Conservation yes
Astronomy yes
Behavioral Neuroscience yes
Biochemical Engineering yes
Biochemistry yes
Biology/Biological Sciences, General yes yes
Business Administration and Management, General yes yes
Business/Managerial Economics yes
Chemical Engineering yes yes
Chemistry, General yes yes
Civil Engineering, General yes yes
Communications Technology/Technician yes
Computer Engineering, General yes yes
Computer Science yes yes
Computer Software Engineering yes
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services yes
Criminology yes
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General yes
Econometrics and Quantitative Economics yes
Electrical and Computer Engineering yes
Electrical and Electronics Engineering yes yes
Energy Systems Engineering, General yes
Engineering, General yes
English Language and Literature, General yes yes
Finance, General yes
Financial Mathematics yes
French Language and Literature yes
General Studies yes
Geography yes
History, General yes yes
Human Resources Development yes
Humanities/Humanistic Studies yes
Information Technology yes
International Business/Trade/Commerce yes
International/Globalization Studies yes
Italian Language and Literature yes
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other yes
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies yes yes yes
Management Information Systems and Services, Other yes
Management Science yes yes
Marketing/Marketing Management, General yes
Mathematics, General yes yes
Mechanical Engineering yes yes
Organizational Leadership yes
Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution yes
Philosophy yes yes yes
Physical Sciences, General yes yes
Physics, General yes
Political Science and Government, General yes yes
Psychology, General yes yes
Public Administration yes yes
Public Administration and Social Service Professions, Other yes
Real Estate yes
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse yes yes yes
Religious Institution Administration and Management yes
Secondary Education and Teaching yes yes
Sociology, General yes
Spanish Language and Literature yes yes
Statistics, General yes
Tax Law/Taxation yes
Taxation yes
Theology/Theological Studies yes yes
Water Resources Engineering yes

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Most Popular Majors

  1. Business/marketing
  2. Engineering
  3. Nursing

Programs Offered

  • Accelerated study
  • Certificate programs
  • Distance Learning
  • Double majors
  • Dual degrees
  • Honors program
  • Independent study
  • Internships
  • Pass/fail grading option
  • Phi Beta Kappa
  • Self-designed majors

Cooperative Education Programs

  • Business

10,383

total students

19%

in-state

81%

out-of-state

Undergraduate

Graduate

67%

6,989
students

Female
54%
3,754

Male
46%
3,235

33%

3,394
students

Female
54%
1,829

Male
46%
1,565

undergraduateFull-time

undergraduatePart-time

97%

6,756
students

Female
54%
3,656

Male
46%
3,100

3%

233
students

Female
42%
98

Male
58%
135

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Student Break-down

2%
Nonresident aliens
5%
Black or African American, non-Hispanic/Latino
< 1%
Native American or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic/Latino
7%
Asian, non-Hispanic/Latino
10%
Hispanic/Latino
68%
White, non-Hispanic/Latino
1%
Race and/or ethnicity unknown
4%
Two or more races, non-Hispanic/Latino
< 1%
Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic/Latino

Transfer Enrollment

Not Reported

Transfer applicants enrolled

Not Reported

Students are transfer students

Transfer Requirements

Minimum requirements
High school transcript Required of All
College transcript(s) Required of All
Essay or personal statement Required of All
Interview Not Required/Recommended
Standardized test scores Required of All
Statement of good standing from prior institution(s) Required of All

Transfer Application Deadline

Fall: June 1

Spring: November 1

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