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Villanova University

Villanova, Pennsylvania 19085-1699

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Top graduate earnings — known for business

Villanova University is a private institution in Villanova with particular strength in business and engineering. With an average SAT of 1466, the school attracts a competitive applicant pool.

A mid-sized campus of 7K undergraduates with a 10:1 student-faculty ratio. The suburban location offers a balance of campus life and nearby amenities.

92% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $100,423 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $44,876.

Established
1842
Motto
Veritas, Unitas, Caritas
Mascot
Will D. Cat (current)Count Villan (former)
Type
Private research university
Conference
NCAA Division I level
Division
Division I

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25%Acceptance
1466SAT Avg
7,005Students
10:1Student:Faculty
92%Grad Rate
$100,423Earnings 10yr
$44,876Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

Villanova University Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions

Acceptance Rate25.1%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1466

Reading & WritingMid: 695
690740
MathMid: 725
710770

ACT Score Range

CompositeMid: 33
3234

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

25.1%

Trend

SAT Avg

1466

Yield Rate

35.0%

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition$64,701
Room & Board$16,896
Books & Supplies$1,100
Total Cost of Attendance$80,866
Average Net Price$44,876
Median Debt at Graduation$25,874
Monthly Payment (10yr)$274

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$16,914
$30–48K$31,248
$48–75K$25,786
$75–110K$34,285
$110K+$60,637

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$44,876

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

63.4%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$25,000

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

51

Peer Average

37

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus police, emergency alert system, blue-light phones

Programs (157)

Student Life

Student Body

Undergrads
7,005
Gender Split
54% / 46%
Women / Men
First Generation
13%
Pell Grant Recipients
12%

Race & Ethnicity

White 68%
Black 6%
Hispanic 11%
Asian 7%
Two+ 4%
Int'l 2%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate92.4%
Freshman Retention95.0%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$84,905
8 Years$94,574
10 Years$100,423

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women
$79,400
Men
$96,200

Rankings

U.S. News
#45
Forbes
#52

More About This School

Varsity Sports — Wildcats

History & Fun Facts

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

112Above Average

Housing and food costs are higher than national average

Climate (School Year)

68°
Sep
55°
Oct
42°
Nov
30°
Dec
25°
Jan
28°
Feb
38°
Mar
50°
Apr
62°
May
Snowfall: 48"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 120

Nearest Cities

Bostonpop. 675,647
90 miles(95 min)
Hartfordpop. 121,054
60 miles(70 min)

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