Overview

Villanova University is a University institution located in Villanova, PA, in a suburban setting.

Location & Contact

Address 800 E. Lancaster Avenue
Villanova, PA  19085-1699
United States

Contact Phone: 610-519-4500

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Majors & Degrees

Area, Ethnic, Cultural, And Gender Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Latin American Studies
Women's Studies
Biological And Biomedical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Biochemistry
Biology/biological Sciences, General
Neuroscience
Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Accounting
Business Administration And Management, General
Business/managerial Economics
Finance, General
International Business/trade/commerce
Management Information Systems And Services, Other
Management Information Systems, General
Management Science
Marketing/marketing Management, General
Organizational Leadership
Real Estate
Communication, Journalism And Related Programs	Associate	Bachelors
Mass Communication/media Studies
Speech Communication And Rhetoric
Communications Technologies/Technicians And Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Communications Technology/technician
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Computer And Information Sciences, General
Computer Science
Education	Associate	Bachelors
Secondary Education And Teaching
Engineering	Associate	Bachelors
Chemical Engineering
Civil Engineering, General
Computer Engineering, General
Electrical And Electronics Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
English Language And Literature/Letters	Associate	Bachelors
English Language And Literature, General
Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics	Associate	Bachelors
Classics And Classical Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics, General
French Language And Literature
Italian Language And Literature
Spanish Language And Literature
Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Registered Nursing/registered Nurse
History	Associate	Bachelors
History, General
Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities	Associate	Bachelors
General Studies
Humanities/humanistic Studies
Liberal Arts And Sciences/liberal Studies
Mathematics And Statistics	Associate	Bachelors
Mathematics, General
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Intercultural/multicultural And Diversity Studies
International/globalization Studies
Multi-/interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Peace Studies And Conflict Resolution
Natural Resources And Conservation	Associate	Bachelors
Environmental Science
Environmental Studies
Philosophy And Religious Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Islamic Studies
Philosophy
Religion/religious Studies
Physical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Astronomy
Astrophysics
Chemistry, General
Physical Sciences, General
Physics, General
Psychology	Associate	Bachelors
Cognitive Psychology And Psycholinguistics
Psychology, General
Public Administration And Social Service Professions	Associate	Bachelors
Public Administration
Security And Protective Services	Associate	Bachelors
Criminal Justice/law Enforcement Administration
Social Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Criminology
Economics, General
Geography
Political Science And Government, General
Sociology, General
Theology And Religious Vocations	Associate	Bachelors
Theology/theological Studies
Visual And Performing Arts	Associate	Bachelors
Art History, Criticism And Conservation

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

23,127

Applied

5,810

Accepted

7,065

Enrolled

Female Admissions

12,888

Females Applied

3,200

Females Accepted

25%

Acceptance Rate

Male Admissions

10,239

Males Applied

2,610

Males Accepted

25%

Acceptance Rate

Applying

80

Application Fee

3.98

Avg. high school GPA for freshman

Admission Requirements
Required	Transcript of high school record Essay One recommendation

Application Deadlines

Type	Application Closing	Notification Date	Rolling Admissions
Fall freshmen	January 15th	April 1st	No
Early decision plan	November 1st	December 15th	No
Other early decision plan	November 1st	Not reported	No
Transfer	June 1st	Not reported	Yes

Test Scores Accepted

Test	Avg. Score	25th %	75th %
SAT Critical Reading		690	740
SAT Math		710	770
ACT Composite		32	34

Tuition & Fees

Tuition

66,838

Private

Fees

938

Full-time student fees

17,694

Room & board

9,444

Room only

Financial Aid

50,291

Avg. Financial Aid Package

49,757

Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package

63,794

Avg. International Student Financial Aid Package

4,653

Avg. Loan Aid

30,375

Avg. Grant Aid

45,979

Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded

Percentage of students with need who receive financial aid

81.6%

Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met

15%

Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met

Student Body

7,065

Total Undergrad students

2%

International Students

79%

Out-of-state students

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino	10.9%
Black or African American	6.1%
White or Caucasian	67.94%
American Indian or Alaska Native	0.03%
Asian	7.39%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	0.1%
Two or more races	4.07%
Other	1.6%

Gender

Male (46.13%)

Female (53.84%)

Campus Life

Housing

Type
College-owned housing	Yes
Housing requirements	None
Housing options	Co-ed housing Disabled housing
% of undergrad students who live in college housing	83%

Student Activities

Student-run campus newspaper

Drama/theatre group

Student-run radio station

Student-run television station

Marching band

Choral groups

Campus events:
St. Thomas of Villanova Day of Service, PA Special Olympics Fall Festival and Villanova Hoops Mania

Student Services

Legal services

Health clinic

Personal/psychological counseling

Women's center

International students advisor

Student Organizations

Greek fraternities

Greek sororities

Local fraternities

Local sororities

Most popular organizations:
Blue Key Society, New Student Orientation Counselor Program, Special Olympics, Campus Activities Team and Student Government Association

Campus Security & Safety

24-hour emergency telephone/alarm services

24-hour patrols by trained officers

Student patrols

Late-night transport/escort services

Electronically-operated dormitory entrances

Other Campus Security & Safety:
Nova Alert: email, text messaging for emergency situations

Athletics

Men's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Badminton		No	No
Baseball		Division 1
Basketball		Division 1
Cheerleading	No	Division 1	No
Crew			No
Cross-country Running		Division 1
Equestrian Sports	No	No	No
Field Hockey	No	No	No
Football		Division 1
Golf		Division 1	No
Ice Hockey			No
Indoor Track	No	No	No
Lacrosse		Division 1
Rowing		Division 1	No
Rugby		No	No
Sailing			No
Skiing (downhill)			No
Soccer		Division 1
Softball	No	No	No
Swimming And Diving		Division 1	No
Tennis		Division 1	No
Track And Field		Division 1
Ultimate Frisbee		No	No
Volleyball	No	No	No
Water Polo	No	No	No

Women's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Badminton		No	No
Baseball	No	No	No
Basketball		Division 1
Cheerleading	No	Division 1	No
Crew	No	Division 1	No
Cross-country Running		Division 1
Equestrian Sports			No
Field Hockey		Division 1
Football	No	No	No
Golf	No	No	No
Ice Hockey			No
Indoor Track	No	No	No
Lacrosse		Division 1
Rowing	No	No	No
Rugby	No	No	No
Sailing			No
Skiing (downhill)			No
Soccer		Division 1
Softball		Division 1
Swimming And Diving		Division 1
Tennis		Division 1	No
Track And Field		Division 1
Ultimate Frisbee		No	No
Volleyball		Division 1
Water Polo		Division 1	No

Faculty

1,251

Total Faculty

10:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

Full-time - 760

Part-time - 491

Male - 658

Female - 593