Villanova University

#49β€’Private Catholic research university β€’ Suburban
10,903
Total Students
7,065
Undergrads
3,838
Graduates
25%
Acceptance
πŸ“ Villanova, PA
πŸŽ“ Est. 1842
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πŸ“ŠAdmissions
25%
Acceptance Rate
3.8-4
Middle 50% GPA Range of Admitted Students
1410-1490
Composite Score
Middle 50% SAT Range of Admitted Students
32-34
Composite Score
Middle 50% ACT Range of Admitted Students

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Application Timeline

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Early Application Deadline
Nov 1 (ED I), Jan 15 (ED II)
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Decision Released
By December 1 (ED I), By February 15 (ED II)
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Regular Decision Deadline
January 15
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Decision Released
By April 1

Application Methods

βœ“Early Decision I
βœ“Early Decision II
βœ“Regular Decision
βœ“Transfer Admissions
βš–οΈFit Profile

πŸ‘ Great Fit If You Are:

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Mission-driven students

if you want your career to reflect your values, Villanova supports ethical leadership.

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Business minds with integrity

VSB is top-tier and trains not just smart leaders, but good ones.

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Nursing and health hopefuls

clinical experience, advising, and purpose all align here.

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Community-focused learners

if you want close relationships with peers and faculty, this place is built for it.

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Catholic or values-oriented students

if faith, service, or moral clarity matter, you'll find like-minded peers.

🚨 Not Ideal For:

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Urban immersion seekers

while close to Philly, Villanova itself is suburban and quieter.

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Experimental artists

this isn’t a place for radical creative freedom or avant-garde expression.

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Hyper-prestige chasers

respected, yes, but not Ivy or MIT-tier in brand recognition.

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Detached learners

if you want to stay anonymous and uninvolved, the culture may feel too personal.

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Students seeking huge major variety

options are solid but not as broad as in mega-universities.

πŸ“Campus Location
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πŸ‘¨β€πŸŽ“Student Life

β˜€οΈ Weather & Climate

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spring

50-70Β°F (10-21Β°C)

Mild with occasional rain

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summer

70-85Β°F (21-29Β°C)

Warm and humid

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fall

45-70Β°F (7-21Β°C)

Cool and crisp

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winter

30-45Β°F (-1-7Β°C)

Cold with snow

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Four distinct seasons with mild to warm summers and cold winters

β˜€οΈAverage 205 sunny days per year

πŸ‘©β€πŸŽ“πŸ‘¨β€πŸŽ“ Demographics

1.9%
International Students

Gender Ratio

Female
53%
Male
47%

Ethnic Distribution

White
69.2%
Hispanic
11.1%
Asian
7.5%
African_american
6.2%
MultiRace
4.1%
International
1.9%

πŸ“š Popular Majors

Finance
Nursing
Communications
Management Sciences and Information Systems
Economics
πŸ’°Annual Tuition
In-State$67,776
Out-of-State$67,776
🍽️Dining & Nearby Areas

Campus Area Dining

The Concrete Turtle
A-Sea Cafe
McLean CafΓ©
Finneran Pavilion Eatery

Nearby Areas

Radnor
1 mile

Suburban community with cafes and restaurants

Price Range: $$
Ardmore
2 miles

Vibrant downtown with diverse eateries

Price Range: $$
πŸ’ΈCareer Outcomes
$62,600
Median Earnings
95%
Employment Rate
$77,833
Starting Salary
A
Career Grade

Top Employers

Apple
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Top Graduate School Destinations

Duke University
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