Villanova University
private · Founded 1842 · Philadelphia, PA
Acceptance Rate
25.10%
Enrollment
10,111
Tuition & Fees
$65,596
Graduation Rate
92.00%
Retention Rate
95.00%
Off-Campus Needed
2,427
Villanova Report Card
Letter grades compare this school against national university benchmarks.
Academics
Selectivity, test scores, retention, and faculty access.
Value
Cost, aid, grants, and post-graduation earnings.
Diversity
Economic access, geographic mix, and gender balance.
Location
Safety, walkability, transit, and student nightlife.
Campus
Housing capacity, student body scale, and campus setting.
Outcomes
Graduation, retention, employment, and earnings.
Grades are benchmarked against national profile data. View methodology
Can You Get Into Villanova?
Villanova admitted just 5,810 of 23,127 applicants — a 25.10% acceptance rate
Admissions Snapshot
54% below state avg
19% above state avg
Test Scores (Middle 50%)
SAT Reading & Writing
690–740
SAT Math
710–770
ACT Composite
32–34
Coming to Villanova from out of state?
80% of freshmen aren't from Pennsylvania. If you're moving for Villanova, start your housing search early — only 76.00% of students can live on campus.
Browse Housing Near VillanovaWhat Will Villanova Cost You?
Most students don't pay sticker price — 49.00% receive financial aid
Sticker Price
1% above state avg
Per-credit cost: $1,010 (part-time)
Financial Aid & Grants
Your estimated net price
On-Campus vs. Off-Campus Housing Cost
Villanova's on-campus room and board adds up to $16,896 per year ($1,408/month). Many students find that off-campus apartments offer more space, kitchen access, and flexibility — often at a lower monthly cost.
| On-Campus | Off-Campus (avg) | |
|---|---|---|
| Annual Housing | $9,016 | Varies |
| Monthly Equivalent | $751/mo | See listings |
| Meal Plan | $7,880 (required) | Flexible |
| Availability | 5,400 beds only | Hundreds of options |
What Can You Study at Villanova?
Most Popular Undergraduate Majors
Finance, General.
224 graduates · 29.46% women
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse.
195 graduates · 91.28% women
Speech Communication and Rhetoric.
153 graduates · 67.97% women
Political Science and Government, General.
104 graduates · 53.85% women
Econometrics and Quantitative Economics.
97 graduates · 26.8% women
Biology/Biological Sciences, General.
95 graduates · 70.53% women
Accounting.
87 graduates · 49.43% women
Psychology, General.
81 graduates · 87.65% women
Mechanical Engineering.
73 graduates · 35.62% women
Marketing/Marketing Management, General.
71 graduates · 73.24% women
Your major at this school
Grad students need housing too
With 3,048 graduate students and only 5,400 total dorm beds, most grad students live off campus.
See Apartments Popular with Grad StudentsWhat's It Like at Villanova?
Philadelphia, PA — suburb
Student Body
Where Freshmen Come From
From your state to this school
Student Demographics
Neighborhoods near Villanova
Where students live around Villanova University — vibe, walkability, and commute at a glance.
How Does Villanova Compare?
Institutional resources and student-faculty ratios
Student-Faculty Ratio
10:1
Peer Institutions
Schools that Villanova reports as peers for academic and admissions benchmarking.
Will You Succeed at Villanova?
95.00% of freshmen return for sophomore year — 92.00% graduate within 6 years
Graduation Rates
13% above state avg
25% above state avg
6-Year Graduation by Group
Villanova Reviews
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2,427 Villanova Students Need Off-Campus Housing
With 10,111 students and only 5,400 dorm beds, 24% of Villanova students live off campus.
7,063
Undergraduates
3,048
Graduate Students
2,427
Need Off-Campus Housing
Data Sources: U.S. Department of Education IPEDS, National Center for Education Statistics. University Apartments is not affiliated with Villanova University.