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Villanova SAT Scores

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SAT scores needed to get into Villanova University

Average Score and SAT Requirements

Average SAT Score 1439

The average composite SAT score for admitted Villanova University freshman is 1439 out of 1600. Villanova students have the 71st highest average SAT score in the United States. For perspective, a 1439 is in the 97th percentile of all SAT test takers.

SAT Score Range 1378 to 1500

The middle fifty percent of incoming students have SAT composite scores ranging from 1378 to 1500. The 75th percentile score is 1500 while the 25th percentile score is 1378.

Minimum SAT score requirement

The lowest SAT score accepted is not reported by Villanova but we estimate it to be around a 1320 total composite SAT score.

Average SAT Math Score 735

The average score for Villanova students on the math portion of the SAT is 735 out of 800. The 25th percentile of students score a 700 and the 75th percentile score 770.

Average SAT Reading Score 704

The 25th and 75th percentile range for SAT reading scores range from 678 to 730 and the average score for Villanova University students is 704.

Number of Students Submitting SAT Scores

28 percent of students submit SAT scores with their application to Villanova University

Admission Chances by SAT Score

Below are estimated chances of being accepted at Villanova University based on SAT score ranges and the overall admission rate of 23.4%. These chances assume you have an average GPA for the school, around 3.87.

Can I get into Villanova with a 1500 SAT?

  • Score competitiveness Very Good

An SAT score of 1500 or higher is very competitive at Villanova and is a better score than three quarters of students who are accepted. While having an above average chance of acceptance, admission is very competitive. The estimated chance of getting in is around 36% or higher.

Can I get into Villanova with a 1440 SAT?

  • Score competitiveness Above Average

Scores between 1440 to 1490 are above average giving you an advantage over most applicants. While scores in this range are higher than many who apply, admission is very competitive. The estimated chance of getting in is around 23% to 34%.

Can I get into Villanova with a 1378 SAT?

  • Score competitiveness Below Average

SAT scores between 1378 to 1430 are still in the middle range of accepted students a but a little lower than the average. You can get in and have about a 14% to 21% percent chance of being admitted.

Can I get into Villanova with a 1320 SAT?

  • Score competitiveness Reach

SAT scores from 1320 to 1368 are on the very low end of the range where students are accepted. Scores in this range are not competitive with most other applicants but you still have a chance. We estimate scores in this range have less than a 12% chance of admission to Villanova. SAT scores below 1320 likely fall out of the range where students are regularly accepted.

Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2022 starting class
Admission chances to Villanova University by SAT score
SAT Score Admission Chances
1600 62%
1590 59%
1580 57%
1570 54%
1560 52%
1550 49%
1540 46%
1530 44%
1520 41%
1510 39%
1500 36%
1490 34%
1480 31%
1470 29%
1460 27%
1450 25%
1440 23%
1430 21%
1420 20%
1410 18%
1400 17%
1390 15%
1380 14%
1370 13%
1360 12%
1350 10%
1340 10%
1330 9%
1320 8%
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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=216597 IPEDS survey data for Villanova University.