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Villanova

Acceptance rate
27
%
ACT middle 50%
32
–
34
Applications
23256
Undergraduates
7004

Overview

Villanova University, located just 12 miles outside Philadelphia, is the nation’s only Augustinian Catholic university, renowned for its commitment to academic excellence, service, and social justice. With a vibrant community of over 6,700 full-time undergraduates and 3,100 graduate and law students, Villanova offers a personalized educational experience across its six colleges, including Liberal Arts and Sciences, Engineering, Business, Nursing, Law, and Professional Studies. The university is distinguished by its strong global connections, robust research initiatives, and a tradition of fostering world changers who are intellectually inspired, morally grounded, and globally minded. Villanova boasts a 98% NCAA graduation success rate, a powerful alumni network of over 140,000, and a legacy of academic and athletic achievement recognized by Forbes, making it a leader in preparing students for meaningful careers and lives of impact.

Admissions Information

Applications received
23256
Students admitted
6274
Acceptance rate
27
%
Undergraduate enrollment
7004
Admissions data:
2024-25
·
IPEDS (HD2025, IC2025, ADM2024, DRVEF2024)

Test Scores

Middle 50% scores
25th percentile
75th percentile
SAT Reading & Writing
685
740
SAT Math
710
770
ACT Composite
32
34
Students submitting SAT
19
%
Test policy

Application Information

Regular deadline
15-Jan-27
Early deadline
Early Decision: Nov 1, 2026; Early Decision II: Jan 15, 2027; Early Action: Nov 1, 2026
Accepts the Common Application
Yes
College Board code
2959

Characteristics

School type
Private
Roman Catholic
Setting
Suburb: Large
Undergraduate size
2,500–7,500
Athletics
Division I
Intercollegiate
Intramural
Club
Competitiveness
Competitive

Contact information

Address
800 Lancaster Avenue, Villanova, PA 19085-1672
Phone
(610) 519-4500

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