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Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

25.2%

In Fall 2021, a total of 1772 first-time undergrad students enrolled at Villanova University. Among these students, 495 (0%) submitted SAT scores, while 299 (0%), submitted ACT scores.

The data shows that the SAT was more popular among the first-time enrolled students, with a majority of students opting for this test.

Average SAT Score

1420

Students submitting SAT Score

Out of the total 6162 admitted students 495 students submitted their SAT score when applying.

28%

For the admitted students who submitted SAT scores, 50% of their scores fell within the following range 1350-1490. Specifically, in the Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (ERW) section, 50% of admitted students scored between 660 and 730, while 25% scored below 660 and another 25% scored above 730.

In the Math section, 50% of admitted students scored between 690 and 760, while 25% scored below 690 and 25% achieved a score of 760. The data suggests that, applicants with a composite SAT score of 1420 or higher have competitive chances of gaining admission to Villanova University.

Overall, for the admitted students who submitted SAT scores, their scores placed most of them within the top 9% nationally.

  • Reading and Writing

    660-730
  • Math

    690-760

Average ACT Score

The average ACT score of admitted students for Fall 2021 enrollment season.

33

Students who Submitted ACT Score

Out of the 6162 admitted students 299 students submitted their ACT score when applying.

17%

Similar to the SAT, Villanova University does not require applicants to submit either SAT or ACT scores. However, during the Fall 2021 admissions season, around 17% of admitted students submitted ACT scores.

The middle 50% of admitted students received a composite ACT score between 31 and 34, with 25% scoring above 34 and another 25% scoring below 31.

For the admitted students who submitted ACT scores, their scores placed most of them around the middle, above 52% of test takers nationally.

  • English

    33-35
  • Math

    29-33
  • Composite

    31-34

Application Fees

Fall 2021

$80

Undergraduate

$50

Graduate

Applicants Stats

The following table details the number of students who applied, admitted, and enrolled in Villanova University during the Fall 2021 enrollment season.

Total Men Women
Applicants 24,410 10,940 13,470
Admitted students 6,162 2,950 3,212
Enrolled students 1,772 782 990
Acceptance rate 25% 27% 24%
Yield rate 29% 26% 31%
    • Total Applicants

      During the Fall 2021 enrollment season, Villanova University received a total of 24,410 applications. These applications included 10,940 male applicants and 13,470 female applicants.
    • Admitted Students

      Out of the 24,410 applicants, Villanova University admitted 6,162 students. Among the admitted students, there were 2,950 males and 3,212 females who received offers of admission.
    • Enrolled Students

      Among the admitted students, 1,772 students chose to enroll at Villanova University. This means that 1,772 students accepted the admission offers and officially registered to attend the university for the Fall 2021 term. Among the enrolled students, 782 were male and 990 were female.
    • Acceptance Rate

      The acceptance rate is the percentage of applicants who were offered admission. In this case, Villanova University had an overall acceptance rate of 25% for the Fall 2021 enrollment season. When we break it down by gender, the acceptance rate for male applicants was 27% while the acceptance rate for female applicants was 24%.
    • Yield Rate

      The yield rate is the percentage of admitted students who actually chose to enroll at the university. Villanova University had an overall yield rate of 29% for the Fall 2021 term. The yield rate for male admitted students was 26%, and for female admitted students, it was 31%.

Admission and Enrollment Trends

The following table presents the application, admission, and enrollment statistics for Villanova University over the past 7 years.

Applicants Admitted Students Acceptance Rate Enrolled Students Yield Rate
Year Total Men Women Total Men Women Total Men Women Total Men Women Total Men Women
2015 16,206 7,629 8,577 7,761 3,560 4,201 48% 47% 49% 1,700 764 936 22% 22% 22%
2016 17,272 8,033 9,239 7,514 3,490 4,024 44% 43% 44% 1,678 772 906 22% 22% 22%
2017 21,123 10,014 11,109 7,605 3,537 4,068 36% 35% 37% 1,724 833 891 23% 24% 22%
2018 22,741 10,825 11,916 6,645 3,052 3,593 29% 28% 30% 1,688 801 887 25% 26% 25%
2019 22,909 10,659 12,250 6,470 2,952 3,518 28% 28% 29% 1,695 783 912 26% 26% 26%
2020 22,083 10,180 11,903 6,770 3,138 3,632 31% 31% 30% 1,700 785 915 25% 25% 25%
2021 24,410 10,940 13,470 6,162 2,950 3,212 25% 27% 24% 1,772 782 990 29% 26% 31%

Admission Requirements

Fall 2021

Villanova University uses the following list of admission requirements and recommended documents when evaluating students' applications. All documents listed under the Required sections must be submitted with your application, but those listed under the Recommended section are optional.

Villanova University is a test-optional college where applicants are not required to submit standardized test (SAT or ACT) scores with their applications. Test scores are considered if submitted, but they are not mandatory. In the 1 enrollment season, 1 of admitted students submitted SAT scores, and 1 submitted ACT scores for admission. Please double-check with the school to verify the current and complete admission requirements.

Required

  • Secondary school GPA
  • Secondary school record
  • Completion of college-preparatory program
  • Recommendation letters
  • TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language)

Recommended

  • Secondary school rank

Considered

  • Test scores (SAT/ACT)

Neither required nor recommended

  • Formal demonstration of competencies
  • Other tests (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.)

Accepted Credits

Fall 2021

The following is a list of college preparatory work and life experience that are accepted at Villanova University.

  • Credit for life experiences

    Not Accepted
  • Advanced placement (AP) credits

    Accepted
  • Dual credit (college credit earned while in high school)

    Accepted

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