Villanova
Villanova University · Villanova, Pennsylvania · Private
Villanova admitted 28% of 25,841 applicants (Common Data Set 2025-2026). First-year students who sent the SAT scored 1420–1490 in the middle half. Test scores are optional. 92% of students graduate within six years.
Your chances at Villanova
Enter a score to see whether Villanova is a reach, target or likely school for you.
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A rough read from the admit rate and test scores only. Grades, courses, essays and activities matter as much or more.
Early decision and early action
Early decision applicants were admitted at 60% (1,005 of 1,680), compared with 28% for all applicants.
Villanova offers early action but didn’t report its early admit rate.
Early applicants often include recruited athletes and students with stronger applications, so the gap overstates how much applying early helps one student.
5,449 students were offered a spot on the waitlist, 2,205 took it, and 28 were admitted from it.
What admissions weighs
How Villanova rates each part of an application, from its Common Data Set.
Very important
- Course rigor
- GPA
- Essay
Important
- Recommendations
- Activities
- Talent or ability
- Character
- Volunteering
Considered
- Class rank
- Test scores
- First generation
- Legacy
- Where you live
- State residency
- Work experience
Not considered
- Interview
- Religion
- Showing interest
High school GPA
First-year students averaged a 3.87 GPA. 81% of those who reported a class rank were in the top 10% of their class.
Some colleges report weighted GPAs, so compare loosely.
What it costs
Full price with housing is $84,997 a year. After grants, students paid $37,946 on average.
Average price after grants, by family income:
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