Overview
Enrollment
| Location | Villanova, Pennsylvania |
| Online | villanova.edu |
| School Type | Private 4 Year |
| Setting | Large Suburban |
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic |
| Size | Mid-size |
| Status | Non-profit |
| On Campus Housing | Yes |
| Level of Study | Undergrad/Graduate |
Situated in the Philadelphia suburb of Villanova, Pennsylvania, Villanova University occupies a 254-acre campus along the historic Main Line, approximately 12 miles west of Center City Philadelphia. Founded in 1842 by the Order of Saint Augustine, the university maintains its Catholic roots while operating as a comprehensive institution known for its Gothic-Revival architecture and landmark St. Thomas of Villanova Church. The university's most prominent academic programs include business, engineering, nursing, and law, with the School of Business consistently ranking among the nation's top undergraduate business programs. Villanova maintains a selective admission process and requires most undergraduate students to live on campus for their first three years. The university competes in NCAA Division I athletics as the Wildcats, with its men's basketball program having won multiple national championships, most recently in 2016 and 2018.
Ratings
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Academics
Resources
Outcomes
Value
Villanova is rated within the top 15% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 9 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated
Rankings
Rankings for Villanova University within the 2025 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#65 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#60 in Best Private Colleges in the U.S.
#7 in Best Colleges in Pennsylvania
#7 in Best Private Colleges in Pennsylvania
#188 in Best Value Colleges in the U.S.
#16 in Best Value Colleges in Pennsylvania
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Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 1400/1510 |
| ACT | 32/34 |
| GPA | 3.87 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | Jan 15, 2025 |
| Applicant Competition | High |
| Application Fee | $80 |
Annual Cost to Attend
Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,100 |
| Other Fees | $895 |
| Room and Board | $16,896 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $2,300 |
| Total One Year Cost | $84,997 |
Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Popular Areas of Study
| Subject | Percent of Class |
|---|---|
| Business | 32% |
| Health Professions | 11% |
| Engineering | 11% |
| Social Sciences | 10% |
| Communication | 8% |
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Questions and Answers
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Last updated February 24, 2025