ACCEPTANCE RATE
25.1%
More selective than 12% of listed universities.
SelectiveAccessible
Private University
Villanova University
Villanova University, founded in 1842, offers a vibrant campus life in a suburban setting just outside Philadelphia.
25.1%ACCEPTANCE
$37,946AVG NET PRICE
92%GRAD RATE
10.1KSTUDENTS
University data profileIPEDS 2023
Philadelphia, PAsuburb
THE SIGNATURE
Villanova University Report Card
Explore university facts, programs, and campus life at a glance.
Villanova University is a private nonprofit institution that emphasizes a blend of academic rigor and personal growth, founded in 1842 with a commitment rooted in Roman Catholic values. With a diverse student body of over 10,000, the university offers a variety of programs across numerous disciplines, fostering both intellectual and ethical development.
Situated in a suburban area of Philadelphia, the campus provides a peaceful environment while still offering access to the vibrant cultural, social, and professional opportunities of the city. Villanova encourages a sense of community, supporting student engagement and a balanced lifestyle through academic excellence, campus activities, and student organizations.
AT A GLANCE
TypePrivateFour or more years
Founded1842
Settingsuburb430 acres
Calendarsemester
Religious affiliationRoman Catholic
Athletics—
GETTING IN
Admissions
Villanova University has a selective admissions process, reflecting its commitment to academic excellence. With an acceptance rate of 25.1% from over 23,000 applicants, the university attracts a diverse and talented student body.
Source: IPEDS 2023
SAT RANGE (MID 50%)
1,400–1,510
400National benchmark missing1600
APPLICATION DEADLINE
Jan 15regular
Early Action Nov 1
Early Decision Nov 1
Undergraduate application fee $80.
WHAT IT COSTS
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker price tells you little — net price after aid is what most families actually pay.
Source: IPEDS 2023
IN-STATE TUITION & FEES
$64,701/yr
Out-of-state: $64,701/yr.
Net price by income band
$0–$30,000
$30,001–$48,000
$48,001–$75,000
$75,001–$110,000
$110,001+
AVERAGE NET PRICE AFTER AID
$37,946/yr
▲ 15% since 2020-2149% receive aid
Average aid package $41,495.
IN THE CLASSROOM
Academics
Academically, Villanova University is known for its robust programs across its 57 undergraduate majors. The university boasts a high six-year graduation rate of 92.0% and a first-year retention rate of 95.0%, indicating a strong commitment to student success and support.
Source: IPEDS 2023
Student–faculty ratio
10:1
43.8% of classes have fewer than 20 students.
6-year graduation rate
92%
▲ 2 pts since 2016
First-year retention
95%
Compared with the 89% public-university median.
Undergrad majors
57
Undergraduate majors and programs
MOST POPULAR FIELDS OF STUDY
Finance, General.12.6%
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse.11%
Speech Communication and Rhetoric.8.6%
Political Science and Government, General.5.9%
Econometrics and Quantitative Economics.5.5%
Biology/Biological Sciences, General.5.4%
CAMPUS LIFE
Campus & Housing
Campus housing shows how many students live on-campus — which means nearby housing can be essential to the college experience.
On-campus beds
5,400
Housing for approximately 76% of students.
Students needing off-campus housing
2,427
Estimated from enrollment and reported on-campus housing capacity.
Setting
suburb
430 campus acres.
IN CONTEXT
Villanova vs. peer institutions
How Villanova compares with officially identified or editorially reviewed peer institutions.
Villanova University
$37,946
Saint Joseph's University
$36,392
University of Pennsylvania
$26,017
Drexel University
$42,342
Temple University
$29,641
AFTER GRADUATION
Student outcomes
What graduates earn and how reliably they land work — the bottom-line return on the degree.
Source: College Scorecard 2023
Median earnings · 10 yrs after entry
$100,423
Compared with earnings for graduates of similar universities.
Working after 10 yrs
76.5%
Share of former students working and not enrolled, ten years after entry.
Earning more than a high-school graduate
93.6%
93.6% of students out-earn the typical high-school graduate — a core measure of mobility.
LIVE HERE
Apartments near Villanova
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Neighborhoods near Villanova
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Data Sources: U.S. Department of Education IPEDS, National Center for Education Statistics. University Apartments is not affiliated with Villanova University.