Villanova University
Admissions
Interested in attending Villanova University?
On this page, you'll learn how difficult it is to get into Villanova University, we'll dig into high school grades and test scores, and you'll find out the factors the school considers when reviewing applications.
Admission Rates
Is it difficult to get into Villanova University?
Using the most up-to-date data on record, Villanova accepted 28% of applicants. We classify this as selective.
In the most recent year, 25,841 people applied and 7,272 were accepted.
Accepted/Applied
Acceptance rates at colleges can change over time, with some becoming more competitive and others accepting more students. Here’s a look at the acceptance rate trend for the past 3 years at Villanova University:
Acceptance rates at schools can vary depending on if the student is in-state, out-of-state, or international.
Of those accepted, 25% ended up enrolling at Villanova University, making their yield rate Medium. The yield rate is the percentage of accepted students who enroll at the school. You can use the yield rate to find out how coveted a school is for the students who apply to it.
Application Factors
You can increase your chances of getting into Villanova University by looking at what the school considers during the application process.
Here are the things Villanova considers:
Very Important
- Academic GPA
- Application Essay
- Rigor of Secondary School Record
Important
- Character/Personal Qualities
- Extracurricular Activities
- Recommendation(s)
- Talent/Ability
- Volunteer Work
Considered
- Alumni/AE Relation
- Class Rank
- First Generation
- Geographical Residence
- Standardized Test Scores
- State Residency
- Work Experience
Not Considered
- Interview
- Level of Applicant's Interest
- Religious Affiliation/Commitment
Grades & Testing
Do you have the grades and test scores to get into Villanova University?
Grades
Applicants submitting SAT Scores
Applicants submitting ACT Scores
SAT Math Scores
SAT Verb Scores
Application Deadlines
These are the deadlines for applying to Villanova University. Application deadlines are subject to change, so please verify all deadlines with the school.
Regular Admissions
Early Decision
Early Decision is a program in which students commit to attend a school if they are accepted. Some schools have a higher acceptance rate for Early Decision than regular decision. Villanova's Early Decision acceptance rate is 60%, compared to 28% overall. If you’re sure you want to attend Villanova University, you might consider applying Early Decision.
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