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Villanova University
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  • 4 Year
  • VILLANOVA, PA

Report Card

grade A+
Overall Niche Grade
  1. Academics
    grade A+
  2. Value
    grade A
  3. Diversity
    grade A minus
  4. Campus
    grade B+
  5. Athletics
    grade A+
  6. Party Scene
    grade B+
  7. Professors
    grade A
  8. Location
    grade B+
  9. Dorms
    grade B minus
  10. Campus Food
    grade C+
  11. Student Life
    grade A
  12. Safety
    grade B

editorial

Villanova is a highly rated private, Catholic university located in Radnor Township, Pennsylvania in the Philadelphia Area. It is a mid-size institution with an enrollment of 7,087 undergraduate students. Admissions is competitive as the Villanova acceptance rate is 23%. Popular majors include Finance, Nursing, and Communications. Graduating 91% of students, Villanova alumni go on to earn a starting salary of $62,600.

About

800 LANCASTER AVE
VILLANOVA, PA 19085
Athletic Division
NCAA Division I-FCS
Athletic Conference
Coastal Athletic Association

Villanova University Rankings

Niche rankings are based on rigorous analysis of key statistics from the U.S. Department of Education and millions of reviews.

Villanova Admissions

Acceptance Rate
23%
Application Deadline
January 15
SAT Range
1360-1500
ACT Range
32-34
Application Fee
$80
SAT/ACT
Considered but not required
High School GPA
Required
Early Decision/Early Action
Yes

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Cost

Net Price
$34,837 / year
National
$15,523
Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
Average Total Aid Awarded
$42,834 / year
National
$7,535
Students Receiving Financial Aid
60%

Scholarship

Academics

Professors
grade A
Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
Student Faculty Ratio
8:1
Evening Degree Programs
Yes
85%
of students agree that professors put a lot of effort into teaching their classes. 92 responses
57%
of students agree that it is easy to get the classes they want. 104 responses
58%
of students agree that the workload is easy to manage. 104 responses

Majors

Online

Programs Offered Entirely Online
0
Offers Online Courses
Yes
Online Certificate Programs
0
Online Associates Programs
0
Online Bachelor's Programs
0
How Students Learn
  • Mix of Online and on Campus
    0%
  • On Campus
    100%
  • Online
    0%

Students

Full-Time Enrollment
7,087 Undergrads
Part-Time Undergrads
0
Undergrads Over 25
3%
Pell Grant
13%
Varsity Athletes
8%
Poll
What one word or phrase best describes the typical student at this school?
Based on 77 responses
  • Preppy
    36%
  • Well-rounded
    29%
  • Determined
    13%
  • Villanovian
    13%
  • Privileged
    4%
  • white
    3%
  • Intelligent
    1%

Campus Life

Freshmen Live On-Campus
99%
Poll
62%
of students say that Greek life is average, and no one will treat you differently if you don't join. 140 responses
Poll
72%
of students say varsity sports are a big part of campus life. 154 responses
Poll
What one word or phrase best describes your school?
Based on 88 responses
  • Community
    30%
  • A lot of school pride
    26%
  • Great repuation
    23%
  • Balanced
    7%
  • Privileged
    6%
  • Sucks
    5%
  • School itself is great
    2%

After College

Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
$77,900 / year
National
$33,028
Graduation Rate
91%
National
49%
Employed 2 Years After Graduation
95%
National
83%
88%
of students feel confident they will find a job in their field after graduation. 69 responses

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