Admission Statistics
For the academic year 2022-23, the acceptance rate of Villanova University is 23.39% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 31.90%. 10,834 men and 13,000 women applied to Villanova and 2,767 men and 2,809 women students were accepted.
Among them, 871 men and 908 women were enrolled in the school (Fall 2022).
The following table and chart show the admission statistics including the number of applicants, acceptance rate, and yield at Villanova.
| Total | Men | Women | Another Gender | Gender Unknown | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Applicants | 23,835 | 10,834 | 13,000 | 1 | 0 |
| Admitted | 5,576 | 2,767 | 2,809 | 0 | 0 |
| Enrolled | 1,779 | 871 | 908 | 0 | 0 |
| Acceptance Rate | 23.39% | 25.54% | 21.61% | 0.00% | - |
| Yield | 31.90% | 31.48% | 32.32% | - | - |
Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)
SAT and ACT Score Distribution
In 2023, 492 students (28% of enrolled) have submitted their SAT scores and 265 students (15%) have submitted their ACT scores for seeking degrees at Villanova.
The median SAT score is 1,440 with 700 SAT EBRW and 740 SAT Math median scores. The 75th percentile SAT score of EBRW (Evidence-Based Reading / Writing) is 730 and the 25th percentile is 678. The SAT Math 75th percentile score is 770 and 25th percentile is 700 .
The median ACT composite score is 33 with 75th percentile score of 34 and 25th percentile score of 32 at Villanova. The median ACT math score is 31 and the ACT English score is 35.
The SAT and ACT scores at Villanova University are relatively high compared to similar colleges (SAT: 1,285, ACT: 28 - private (not-for-profit) research university with high research activity).
| 25th Percentile | 50th Percentile (Median) | 75th Percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Total | 1378 | 1440 | 1500 |
| SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing | 678 | 700 | 730 |
| SAT Math | 700 | 740 | 770 |
| ACT Composite | 32 | 33 | 34 |
| ACT Math | 29 | 31 | 33 |
| ACT English | 33 | 35 | 35 |
Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)
First-year Enrollment by Gender and Enrolled Type
For the academic year 2022-23, total 1,779 first-year students enrolled in Villanova. The proportion of full-time students is 99.10% and part-time students is 0.90%.
By gender, the proportion of men students is 48.96% and women students is 51.04%.
The following table and chart visualize the first-year students by gender and enrolled type at Villanova.
| Total | Men | Women | Another Gender | Gender Unknown | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 1,779 | 871 | 908 | 0 | 0 |
| Full-time | 1,763 | 858 | 905 | 0 | 0 |
| Part-time | 16 | 13 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)
Application Requirements
It requires to submit High School GPA, High School Record (or Transcript), Completion of College Preparatory Program, Recommendations, English Proficiency Test, and Personal statement or essay to its applicants.
The SAT and ACT test score is not reqired, but considered in admission process at Villanova. The english proficiency test is reqired .
The next table summarizes the application requirements to apply Villanova University.
For more admission information such as minimum GPA and deadlines, see its online application page .
| High School GPA | Required |
|---|---|
| High School Rank | Considered, if submitted |
| High School Record (or Transcript) | Required |
| Completion of College Preparatory Program | Required |
| Recommendations | Required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competencies | Not Considered |
| SAT / ACT | Considered, if submitted |
| English Proficiency Test | Required |
| Other Test (Wonderlic,WISC-III,etc) | Not Considered |
| Work experience | Not Considered |
| Personal statement or essay | Required |
| Legacy status | Considered, if submitted |
General Admissions Information
The application fee is $80 for undergraduate schools and $50 for graduate schools of Villanova University. The next table provides general admission information for applying to Villanova.
| Open Admission Policy | No |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate Application Fees | $80 |
| Graduate Application Fees | $50 |
| Admission Information | https://www1.villanova.edu/university/undergraduate-admission.html |
| Online Application | www1.villanova.edu/university/apply.html |
| Calendar System | Semester |
| Credits Accepted | Dual Credits, Advanced placement (AP) Credits |
| Degree Offered | 1-Year Certificate, Associate, Bachelor, Post-Bachelor Certificate, Master, Post-Master Certificate, Doctoral (Research), Doctoral (Professional Practice) |