So, you’re thinking about applying to Villanova University, and you’re curious about your chances of admission. Well, we’re here to help! Of course, there are a lot of factors in the admissions process, and it’s impossible to accurately predict whether you’ll be admitted or not. However, the most important factors in the admissions game are your GPA and test scores. So, using those as a measure, we can give you an estimate of your chances.

With an acceptance rate of 27.7%, admission to Villanova is moderately competitive. Based on our analysis, to have a good chance of being admitted, you need to be at the very top of your class and have an SAT score of close to 1500, or an ACT score of around 34.

Not quite there? Try taking our SAT prep course and you’ll still have a chance of getting in, but it’s in the single digits. Let’s take a closer look at Villanova admission statistics.

Villanova 2019 Admissions Statistics: Class of 2023

Villanova’s acceptance rate in 2019 was 27.7%. For students applying to the class of 2023, out of 22,880 applicants, Villanova admitted about 6,338. The average GPA of admitted applicants was 4.29 on a weighted 4.0 scale, the average ACT score was 33, and the average SAT score was 1450.

For students who took the ACT, the 25th percentile score of successful applicants was 32, and the 75th percentile score was 34.

For students who took the SAT, the 25th percentile score was 1400. The 75th percentile score was 1500.

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If you’re somewhere in the middle of these numbers, remember that a high test score can compensate for a slightly lower GPA, and vice versa. If you’re at the lower end, it helps if you’re a diverse applicant, the child of an alum, or have incredible personal achievements. Still, at the 25th percentile, your chances of getting in are in the low single digits.

Other aspects of your application, such as athletics, extracurricular and recommendations, are important, but will likely only make a difference for admission if you’re in the 75th percentile range for your GPA and SAT/ACT scores.

As we said, admission to Villanova is moderately competitive. Even if Villanova is your dream school, and even if you’re in the 75th percentile, you’ll still want to make sure you apply to a wide variety of schools to ensure you’ll gain admission somewhere.

Generally, you should have at least three safety schools (where you are in the 75th percentile of GPA/test scores), three reach schools (where you are in the 25th percentile of GPA/test scores) and three target schools (where you are near the average for GPA/test scores) on your list.

OK, so you’ve decided to apply. We took a look at Villanova’s admissions requirements to help you get everything in order.

Villanova 2020 Application Requirements: Class of 2024

To apply to Villanova, you’ll need to fill out the Common App, submit an ACT or SAT score, a Secondary School Report with school counselor recommendation, first available Senior grades, official high school transcript, the Villanova and Common Application essays, one teacher letter of recommendation via the Common App, and the $80 application fee. Everything should be submitted by November 1st for Early Action, and January 15th for Regular Decision.

Here’s a full list of application requirements:

• Fill out the Common App and pay an application fee of $80
• Submit an ACT score or SAT score
• Submit a Secondary School Report with school counselor recommendation
• Submit your high school transcript
• Submit your first available Senior grades
• Submit the Villanova and Common Application essays
• Submit one teacher letter of recommendation via the Common App

The application deadline is November 1st for Early Action and January 15th for Regular Decision.

Have you been admitted to Villanova? Congratulations! Below is a glimpse of what your classmates will be like.

Villanova 2019 Admitted Students Profile: Class of 2023

If you matriculate at Villanova, you’ll be joining a diverse class, with students from all over the U.S. and the world, and have a chance to study in dozens of fields.

Here are some interesting facts about the recently admitted class:

• Roughly 47% are male and 53% are female
• 1.6% of students are international

Villanova has a diverse class, as well, with a large number of people of color. The ethnicities of admitted applicants are:

• International: 1.6%
• Underrepresented minority: 2%
• Two or more races: 2.4%
• White: 76%

What do these admitted students plan to study? Villanova offers dozens of majors, and students matriculating there pursue a wide number of subjects. Here is a list of some of the top programs:

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• Business
• Social Sciences
• Engineering

Now, how are you going to pay for this?

Villanova Tuition Figures

At $65,773, Villanova’s cost of attendance is astronomical. But, don’t panic! Most incoming students receive some form of financial aid, and the average award is $30,497.

Here’s a fuller look at Villanova tuition and financial aid in 2017:

• Total budget: $65,773
• Average financial aid package: $30,497
• The average student debt of a Villanova graduate is $35,545

Now, what is life like at Villanova? Let’s take a look.

Villanova Location

Villanova’s campus is located in in Radnor Township, a suburb northwest of Philadelphia, PA.

Much of the architectural style of Villanova’s main campus is reflected by the Gothic Revival style, after the St. Thomas of Villanova Church.

Remember, you’re going to Villanova for its excellent academics! Below is a look at what academic life will be like.

Villanova Academics

Villanova has dozens of majors. Some of the school’s more interesting majors are:

• Art History, Criticism and Conservation
• Business
• Chemistry
• Computer Science
• Economics
• Finance
• History
• Italian Language and Literature
• Liberal Arts and Sciences
• Marketing
• Mechanical Engineering
• Neuroscience
• Philosophy
• Real Estate
• Sociology
• Women’s Studies

Now, let’s take a look at life outside the classroom at Villanova.

Student Life at Villanova

Villanova has hundreds of student organizations, covering academic interests, creative and performing arts, cultural and racial initiatives, gender and sexuality affinity groups, government and politics interests, and various media and publications.

Here’s a sampling of Villanova’s student activities:

• Ablaze
• Augustinian Values Organization
• Baila Latino
• Baking Club
• CAVE Automated Virtual Environment Club
• CrossFit Villanova
• Economics Society
• Le Cercle Français (LCF)
• GI Tickets Foundation
• Glamour Gals Foundation
• Haveners
• Irish Cultural Society
• Jazz Ensemble
• LEVEL
• Management Information Systems Society
• Multicultural Student Union
• Ninja Warrior Club

Are you an athlete? Villanova’s got plenty of options for you.

Villanova Athletics

Villanova offers a large number of intercollegiate sports, with extensive varsity, as well as club, offerings, for both men and women. So, if you’re not up to varsity level, remember there are plenty of club and intramural sports to try out for, too.

Villanova’s sports include:

• Baseball
• Basketball
• Football
• Cross-Country
• Swimming & Diving
• Soccer
• Lacrosse
• Track & Field
• Tennis

Who might you become with a Villanova degree? Let’s take a look at some well-known and successful alums:

Notable Alums

Villanova has produced politicians, business tycoons, entertainers, musicians, media figures, and leaders in dozens of other fields.

Here’s a list of some particularly well-known alums:

• NFL Hall of Fame player Howie Long
• Actress Maria Bello
• Musician Jim Croce
• Johnson & Johnson CFO Robert J. Darretta, Jr.
• Pennsylvania Governor Ed Rendell
• Actor Bradley Cooper
• KIND Healthy Snacks John Leahy
• Mythbusters host Jamie Hyneman
• U.S. Secret Service director Joseph Clancy
• Theoretical physicist Sean M. Carroll
• NASA astronaut Andrew M. Allen
• Musician Toby Keith

And this is only a partial list!

Remember!

Getting into Villanova is moderately competitive. Don’t despair if you get a no. If you have a strong GPA and high test scores, you have a great chance of getting into at least one of the more competitive schools. And if you don’t, remember: where you go is NOT who you are. If you work hard, you’ll end up at a school that’s right for you, and still get a great education.

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