Villanova University
Villanova, PA. Admissions numbers, deadlines, cost and your chances of getting in, by round.
| Location | Villanova, PA · Large suburb |
|---|---|
| Type | Private |
| Undergraduates | 6,938 |
| Acceptance rate | 28% |
| SAT (middle 50%, reported) | 1378–1500 · 28% submit |
| SAT estimated for all students | 1350–1470 |
| ACT (middle 50%) | 32–34 |
| Testing policy | Optional |
| Graduation rate | 92% |
| First-year retention | 96% |
| Student–faculty ratio | 10:1 |
| Cost of attendance | $84,793 |
| Application fee | $80 |
Application deadlines (2026–27)
- Early Decision: Nov 1, 2026
- Early Decision II: Jan 15, 2027
- Early Action: Nov 1, 2026
- Regular Decision: Jan 15, 2027
Most popular majors: Business, Engineering, Social sciences, Health professions & nursing, Communications.
Strongest majors at Villanova
- Business & finance at Villanova: #9 of 650 schools, score 91/100, about 659 graduates a year
- Communications & media at Villanova: #10 of 592 schools, score 93/100, about 168 graduates a year
- Nursing at Villanova: #8 of 388 schools, score 88/100, about 195 graduates a year
- Health & pre-med fields at Villanova: #26 of 543 schools, score 86/100, about 195 graduates a year
- Chemistry & biochem at Villanova: #43 of 689 schools, score 85/100, about 34 graduates a year
- Math & statistics at Villanova: #45 of 697 schools, score 87/100, about 56 graduates a year
- English & writing at Villanova: #46 of 697 schools, score 86/100, about 36 graduates a year
- History at Villanova: #52 of 692 schools, score 84/100, about 26 graduates a year