Villanova University
Founded in 1842 by the friars of the Order of Saint Augustine, Villanova University is a 4-year research institution in the Philadelphia area and the oldest Catholic school in Pennsylvania. Villanova is home to six colleges and schools conferring bachelor’s degrees in over 50 fields of study. As the only Augustinian Catholic school in the United States, Villanova celebrates mass every day and offers Reconciliation services four days per week. For recreation, Villanova is home to 30 club and intramural sports.
Admissions
Key Admissions Stats
Institution Type
Private
- Not for Profit
- Roman Catholic
- Coed
Need Aware
This school may consider an applicant’s financial situation when deciding admission
Level of Institution
4 Year
Campus Setting
Suburb or town
Admissions Requirements
SAT
No
ACT
No
Transcript
Yes
Important Deadlines
| Application Type | Application Deadline | Reply Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| Early Decision Acceptance is binding so student must attend college if accepted. | November 1 | |
| Early Action Acceptance is not binding, but student will receive admissions decision earlier. | November 1 | |
| Fall Regular Decision | January 15 | May 1 |
| Other | November 1 |
Admitted Student Stats
15%
Submitting ACT
28%
Submitting SAT
Average ACT Composite: 34
Average SAT Composite: 1422
Academics
Key Academic Stats
Highest Degree Offered
Doctorate
Total Number of Students
10,383
Total Number of Undergrads
6,989
Classroom Sizes
0
100
89%
Graduate in 4 Years US National: 28%
0
100
92%
Graduate in 6 Years US National: 52%
Student:Faculty Ratio
10:1
US National: 21:1Tuition, Cost & Aid
Key Financial Stats
Tuition
| In-State Tuition In-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who meet the state's or institution's residency requirements. In-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students residing in the locality in which they attend school and may be a lower rate than in-state tuition if offered by the institution. | $64,701 |
| Out-of-State Tuition Out-of-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who do not meet the state’s or institution’s residency requirements. Out-of-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students not residing in the locality in which they attend school. | $64,701 |
Additional Costs
Room and Board The weighted average for room and board and other expenses is generated as follows:
| $16,896 |
| Books and Supplies | $1100 |
Aid & Grants
0
100
80%
Need Met
Students Receiving Gift Aid Percent of undergraduate students awarded federal gift aid. Federal gift aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution. Students Receiving Grants Percent of undergraduate students awarded grant aid. Grant aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
12%
Average Aid Per Year
$42,834
12%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$6,272
Average Institution Grant Aid Per Year
$41,242
Student Loans
Students Borrowing Loans Loans to students - Any monies that must be repaid to the lending institution for which the student is the designated borrower. Includes all Title IV subsidized and unsubsidized loans and all institutionally- and privately-sponsored loans. Does not include PLUS and other loans made directly to parents.
40%
Average Loan Amount Per Year
$10,781
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$25,000
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$248
Campus Life
Key Campus Stats
Student Gender
Student Organizations
300
Size of Town
Suburb or town
LGBTQIA Student Resource Groups
Yes
On Campus Women's Center
No
Housing
0
100
67%
Undergrads Living on Campus
On-campus living required of freshman
No
Athletics
Divisional Sports Nickname
Wildcats
School Colors
blue and white
Varsity Athletics Association
NCAA
Varsity Athletics Conference Primary
Colonial Athletic Association
Campus Safety
24-HR security patrol
Yes
Campus emergency phones
Yes
After Graduation
Post Grad Stats
Top 5 Cities
Philadelphia
New York
Washington
Boston
San Francisco
Employed
6 mos. after graduation
73%
Average Salary
6 years after graduation
$87,600
What Students Are Saying
Villanova University is a small spread-out community with very respectful individuals. Villanova University has many resources for their students and faculty providing the most for everyone with special events like mass, weddings, sport games and other festivities all while maintaining the credentials of an academic facility. Villanova University is known for its beautiful campus and wonderful community.
Student from Upper Darby, PA
I am a current freshman at Villanova University and I love it here because there is an excellent source of community within the student body and the faculty. Everyone is willing to go the extra mile to help out a fellow wildcat. The campus is full of greenery and buildings with stone facades which add to the feel and the location is perfect, surrounded by a safe environment while simultaneously being located on the main line to center city Philadelphia.
Erik from Hillsborough, NJ
villanova is a medium-sized school with large-scale opportunities and resources. they value community, academics, sports, and the arts. there is something for everyone, and anything is possible here.
Lauren from East Brunswick, NJ
Gorgeous campus in safe, beautiful Main Line with the academic rigor of any Ivy League school. Tremendous study abroad and internship opportunities. Great alumni network.
Anonymous from Western NY
Villanova University is one big community where everyone is connected to each other. The faith throughout the campus is overwhelming and beautiful. I could not have wished for a more well-rounded university for me to attend.
Emily from Wheaton, IL
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