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Villanova University

Villanova, Pennsylvania 19085-1699

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Data last updated: May 29, 2026

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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
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

Admissions

Acceptance Rate25.1%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1466

Reading & WritingMid: 695
690740
MathMid: 725
710770

ACT Score Range

CompositeMid: 33
3234

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.

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

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.

Debt & Aid Detail

Net Price Trend

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

63.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

4.8%/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

Incident Breakdown (2024)

12

Burglary

2

Aggravated Assault

2

Robbery

4

Motor Vehicle Theft

6

Sex Offenses

0

Arson

14

Drug Arrests

11

Liquor Arrests

Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).

Programs (157)

Student Life

Student Satisfaction

Retention Rate

95%

Very Positive

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
10 Years$100,423

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.

More About This School

Varsity Sports — Wildcats

LacrosseBasketballBasketball championshipBasketball tournamentFootballLacrosse wasCurrent coachesCoaches includeRowing championshipLacrosse title

History & Fun Facts

  • History In October 1841, two Irish Augustinian friars from Saint Augustine's Church in Philadelphia, with the intention of starting a school, purchased 200 acres (81 ha) in Radnor Township.
  • Bishop Francis Kenrick dedicated the chapel in 1844.
  • The college reopened in 1846 and graduated its first class in 1847.

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

100Average

Estimated from PA state average + suburban adjustment

Climate (School Year)

Snowfall: 30"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 125

Nearest Cities

Philadelphiapop. 1.6M
11 mi(19 min)
New Yorkpop. 8.3M
84 mi(146 min)
Pittsburghpop. 300K
247 mi(428 min)

Getting There

Nearest Airports

PHL Philadelphia PHL13 mi
TTN Trenton-Mercer32 mi
ABE Lehigh Valley43 mi

Distance to Cities

Boston, MA274 mi · ~7h 55m drive
New York, NY84 mi · ~2h 26m drive
Hartford, CT183 mi · ~5h 17m drive
Providence, RI239 mi · ~6h 54m drive
Albany, NY199 mi · ~5h 45m drive
Syracuse, NY212 mi · ~6h 7m drive
Rochester, NY245 mi · ~7h 5m drive
Buffalo, NY269 mi · ~7h 46m drive
Philadelphia, PA11 mi · ~19 min drive
Pittsburgh, PA247 mi · ~7h 8m drive
Harrisburg, PA83 mi · ~2h 24m drive
Newark, NJ78 mi · ~2h 15m drive
Trenton, NJ34 mi · ~59 min drive
Southern (moderate winters, warm summers)

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