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Villanova University
Admission here is competitive but not lottery-odds: 25.1% got in from a pool of 23,127 (Fall 2023 cycle).
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Villanova University occupies suburban Villanova, PA — a private campus quieter than a downtown one, closer to one than a rural seat. The school maintains its Roman Catholic affiliation, which threads through campus life to a degree that varies by program.
Its highest-earning path is Finance and Financial Management Services, where graduates median $131,996 four years out. 12% of undergraduates carry Pell grants — a plain read on who the campus actually serves. With 6,938 undergraduates and a residential core, weekends happen on campus — and 95.1% of first-years come back for a second year.
Submitters admitted here typically landed between 1400 and 1510 — above the PA middle for four-year schools. Put your own practice estimate on Villanova University's range with the SAT calculator, or bring a saved GPA from the grade tools.
Admissions
In the Fall 2023 cycle, Villanova University received 23,127 applications and admitted 5,810 (25.1%), with 1,740 enrolling.
Villanova University is test-optional: scores are considered when submitted but not required. The 1400–1510 range below describes admitted students who chose to submit — typically Villanova University's stronger testers — so treat it as the higher end of what gets in.
| Score | 25th | 50th | 75th |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Reading & Writing | 690 | 720 | 740 |
| SAT Math | 710 | 740 | 770 |
| ACT Composite | 32 | 33 | 34 |
Percentiles are among students who submitted scores (Fall 2023 admissions cycle).
How Villanova University compares
| Villanova University | Pennsylvania median | National median | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance rate | 27% | 82% | 77.2% |
| Tuition (in-state) | $67,776 | $33,730 | $19,591 |
| Median earnings (10 yr) | $100,423 | $62,101 | $53,781 |
Earnings data favors Villanova University: $100,423 median at year ten, versus $62,101 across Pennsylvania institutions.
Cost, size & completion
Tuition runs $67,776 regardless of where you're from. At Villanova University, that sticker is a starting point for aid talks — not what the median family pays.
At 6,938 undergrads, Villanova University is a mid-sized campus by U.S. standards.
91.9% of Villanova University students finish a bachelor's within six years — 37 points above the national 54.9% — and the single best predictor that the $67,776 price above buys a degree, not just enrollment.
Top majors by earnings at Villanova University
| Bachelor's program | Median earnings, 4 yrs after completion |
|---|---|
| Finance and Financial Management Services | $131,996 |
| Real Estate | $131,911 |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | $130,585 |
| Business/Managerial Economics | $123,614 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $120,207 |
| Computer Engineering | $119,137 |
| Management Information Systems and Services | $118,712 |
| Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering | $117,229 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $114,211 |
| Mathematics | $109,851 |
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods | $109,642 |
| International Business | $103,700 |
| Chemical Engineering | $103,601 |
| Marketing | $102,222 |
| Economics | $100,288 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $99,540 |
| Mechanical Engineering | $97,556 |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | $94,964 |
| Political Science and Government | $83,179 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $81,497 |
| Civil Engineering | $81,038 |
| Physical Sciences, General | $80,302 |
| Biology, General | $73,933 |
| Psychology, General | $73,684 |
| English Language and Literature, General | $67,157 |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | $67,060 |
| History | $56,080 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $53,181 |
Median earnings for these 28 Villanova University programs come from a different federal cohort than the campus-wide $100,423 above — compare rows to each other, not to that 10-year figure. 24 additional Villanova University programs have earnings withheld under federal privacy rules.
Frequently asked questions
What GPA and test scores do you need for Villanova University?
Among admitted students who submitted scores, the middle 50% scored 1400–1510 on the SAT. There's no published GPA cutoff — pair these ranges with the 27% admission rate to judge your odds.
What is Villanova University's acceptance rate?
25.1% in the Fall 2023 cycle — 5,810 admitted from 23,127 applicants.
How much does Villanova University cost?
At Villanova University, published tuition is $67,776 — net price after aid usually comes in lower. That number is Villanova University's ceiling, not a quote.
What do Villanova University graduates earn?
Federal data puts median earnings at $100,423 ten years after enrolling. The table above breaks this down by major.
Similar colleges in Pennsylvania
- Reading Hospital School of Health Sciences — 29.3% admitted
- University of Pittsburgh-Titusville — 34.8% admitted
- Lehigh University — 25.9% admitted
- Lafayette College — 31.4% admitted
Run your own numbers
Data: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (Jun 2026), IPEDS ADM2023/HD2024. Retrieved 2026-09-01. Figures reflect the latest federal cohorts, which lag the current admissions cycle.