Villanova University
Villanova, Pennsylvania 19085-1699
Data last updated: May 29, 2026
Campus Vibe
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.
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SAT Score Ranges
Average: 1466
ACT Score Range
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Net Price by Family Income
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)
Burglary
Aggravated Assault
Robbery
Motor Vehicle Theft
Sex Offenses
Arson
Drug Arrests
Liquor Arrests
Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).
Programs (157)
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Student Satisfaction
Retention Rate
95%
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Outcomes
Median Earnings After Graduation
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.
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Varsity Sports — Wildcats
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
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