Villanova University Acceptance Rate, Tuition & SAT Scores

Net price / year

$43,756

after grants & scholarships

higher than 97% of private nonprofit 4-year colleges

Acceptance rate

27%

Graduation rate

92%

within 150% of normal time

higher than 97% of private nonprofit 4-year colleges

Median earnings

$104,228

4 years after graduating

higher than 97% of private nonprofit 4-year colleges

Villanova University at a glance

What is the tuition at Villanova University?: Undergraduate tuition and fees are $67,776 for the 2024-25 academic year.
What is the cost of attendance at Villanova University?: The average cost of attendance is $84,793 a year before financial aid (2023-24), counting tuition, books, housing and other living expenses.
What is the net price at Villanova University?: The average net price is $43,756 a year after grants and scholarships, for students receiving federal aid (2023-24).
What is the acceptance rate at Villanova University?: About 27% of applicants were admitted (fall 2024).
What SAT and ACT scores are typical at Villanova University?: The middle 50% of admitted students who submitted scores had an SAT total of about 1395–1510 and an ACT composite of 32–34 (fall 2024). Test policy reported: Considered if submitted, but not required.
What is the graduation rate at Villanova University?: 92% of first-time, full-time students finish within 150% of normal time, or 6 years (entering classes through fall 2018).
How much do graduates of Villanova University earn?: The median graduate earns $104,228 four years after finishing, among graduates working and not enrolled (2024 dollars).

Key takeaways

Graduates earn a median $104,228 four years after finishing, more than 97% of private nonprofit 4-year colleges.
At $43,756 a year, the average net price is higher than 97% of private nonprofit 4-year colleges.
92% of students graduate on time or within 150% of normal time, higher than 97% of private nonprofit 4-year colleges.
The earnings premium over a typical high-school graduate would cover the estimated net cost in about 2.6 years of work (not counting income forgone while studying).
Families earning under $30,000 pay about $17,823 a year on average, versus $58,741 for families earning over $110,000.

Tuition and cost of attendance at Villanova University

Average net price

$43,756 per year

Cost of attendance minus average grants and scholarships, for first-time full-time students receiving federal aid.

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Estimated total net cost

$175,024

Net price × 4 years, at today's prices and assuming on-time completion. Your actual cost depends on your aid.

Net price by family income

Average yearly net price for students receiving federal aid.

$0–30k $17,823
$30–48k $16,496
$48–75k $20,923
$75–110k $33,389
$110k+ $58,741

Where the sticker price goes· Cost of attendance $84,793

Tuition & fees$67,776
Books & supplies$710
Room & board$17,694
Other expenses$2,300

Tuition & fees (in-state): $67,776
Tuition & fees (out-of-state): $67,776

Villanova University acceptance rate and SAT/ACT scores

Acceptance rate

Share of applicants admitted.

Test policy: Considered if submitted, but not required

SAT range (middle 50%)1395–1510

4001600

ACT composite range (middle 50%)32–34

136

Graduation rate and salary after graduating from Villanova University

Graduation rate

92%

First-time, full-time students finishing within 150% of normal time.

Retention rate

95%

Full-time first-years who return the next fall.

Typical monthly payment

$274

On a standard 10-year federal plan.

Years of earnings premium to cover cost

2.6 years

Net cost ÷ (graduate earnings − high-school graduate earnings). Excludes income forgone while studying and assumes today's earnings. A rough guide, not a prediction.

Earnings vs debt

4 years after graduating$104,228

1 year after graduating$76,711

Median graduate debt$25,874

High-school graduate median (Pennsylvania)$36,498

Of graduates working and not enrolled, in 2024 dollars.

Debt-to-earnings: 0.2×Median debt divided by median earnings 4 years after graduating.
Share of pay going to loans: 3.2%
3-year loan default rate: 0%

Outcomes by student group

The Scorecard reports some outcomes separately for groups of students. A group is left out when it is too small to report. These are school-level figures and say nothing about any individual student.

Completion within 150% of normal time, by group

Share of students who entered in 2018 and completed within 150% of normal time (six years at a four-year college, three at a two-year college).

White students 92%

Black students 91%

Hispanic students 94%

Asian students 90%

Pell Grant recipients 91%

All students, same entering cohort: 92%

Group rates and the all-student rate come from the same 2018 entering cohort, so they can be compared directly. Groups at small colleges can rest on very few students. Data period: Entering cohort 2018 (IPEDS).

Earnings ten years after entry

All students who entered this college, whether or not they graduated, in 2022 dollars, ten years after entry.

Typical range: middle half of students

25th percentile $71,695 · median $100,423 · 75th percentile $138,720

Median by family income

Lowest third of family incomes $89,428

Middle third $95,574

Highest third $107,291

Median by sex

Male students $111,012

Non-male students $95,362

This is not the same as the graduates' earnings shown above. It covers everyone who entered, including students who left without a degree, ten years after entry and in 2022 dollars. The graduates' figure covers only completers, four years after finishing, in 2024 dollars. Do not compare the two directly.

Data period: Students who entered in academic years 2009-10 and 2010-11 (pooled), earnings measured in 2020 and 2021, 2022 dollars (Treasury).

Median federal student debt, by group

Median federal loan debt of students who borrowed, when they left school, by group.

By Pell Grant status

Pell Grant recipients $26,500

Not Pell recipients $24,208

By first-generation status

First-generation students $25,000

Not first-generation $23,961

By family income

Family income $0–$30,000 $25,000

Family income $30,001–$75,000 $25,000

Family income over $75,000 $24,966

By gender

Men $25,000

Women $25,000

Data period: Loans in fiscal years 2020 and 2021 (pooled, NSLDS).

How borrowers are doing

One year after leaving school and entering repayment, here is where the 2,148 federal-loan borrowers from this college stood. It covers borrowers only, not students who did not take federal loans.

Repayment status one year after entering repayment

Paid in full 21%
Making progress 22%
Not making progress 8%
Delinquent 1%
Default 0%
Forbearance 39%
Deferment 8%
Discharged 0%

What the terms mean

Paid in full:: The borrower has paid off the loans completely.
Making progress:: Payments are reducing the loan balance, not just covering interest.
Not making progress:: The borrower is paying, but not enough to shrink the balance.
Delinquent:: Payments are late but the loan is not yet in default.
Default:: The borrower has missed payments for so long that the loan is officially in default.
Forbearance:: Payments are temporarily paused or reduced, and interest may keep adding up.
Deferment:: Payments are on hold for an approved reason, such as returning to school.
Discharged:: The loan was cancelled, for example because of a disability or a school closure.

2,148 borrowers · Data period: Borrowers who entered repayment in the AY2018-19 and AY2019-20 cohorts (pooled, NSLDS).

Programs and majors at Villanova University ranked by earnings

Program	Earnings, 4 yrs after	Earnings over time	Compared with the U.S. median for this field	Median debt
Finance and Financial Management Services Bachelor's · Graduates: 275	$131,996	1 yr$82,0084 yrs$131,9965 yrs$133,548	U.S. median $83,343 U.S. middle half $60.8K–$111.5K · Above the U.S. median	$26,000
Real Estate Bachelor's · Graduates: 29 Small sample	$131,911	1 yr$75,7024 yrs$131,9115 yrs$124,789	U.S. median $84,821 U.S. middle half $55.6K–$120.7K · Above the U.S. median	$27,000
Computer and Information Sciences, General Bachelor's · Graduates: 55	$130,585	1 yr$83,4554 yrs$130,5855 yrs$105,266	U.S. median $92,374 U.S. middle half $64.2K–$128.2K · Above the U.S. median	$26,000
Business/Managerial Economics Bachelor's · Graduates: 47	$123,614	1 yr$82,2124 yrs$123,6145 yrs$149,830	U.S. median $77,981 U.S. middle half $55.1K–$106.7K · Above the U.S. median	$27,000
Accounting and Related Services Bachelor's · Graduates: 122	$120,207	1 yr$77,9664 yrs$120,2075 yrs$114,801	U.S. median $76,194 U.S. middle half $56.2K–$97.2K · Above the U.S. median	$25,858
Computer Engineering Bachelor's · Graduates: 51	$119,137	1 yr$94,2284 yrs$119,1375 yrs$115,714	U.S. median $109,015 U.S. middle half $86.3K–$145.2K · Above the U.S. median	$26,000
Management Information Systems and Services Bachelor's · Graduates: 73	$118,712	1 yr$78,7034 yrs$118,7125 yrs$121,458	U.S. median $83,290 U.S. middle half $58.8K–$111.6K · Above the U.S. median	—
Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering Bachelor's · Graduates: 16 Small sample	$117,229	1 yr$90,3024 yrs$117,2295 yrs$109,527	U.S. median $100,647 U.S. middle half $84.6K–$122.4K · Above the U.S. median	$27,000
Business Administration, Management and Operations Bachelor's · Graduates: 22 Small sample	$114,211	1 yr$61,3074 yrs$114,2115 yrs$91,997	U.S. median $68,257 U.S. middle half $47.6K–$93.6K · Above the U.S. median	$27,000
Mathematics Bachelor's · Graduates: 56	$109,851	1 yr$75,4814 yrs$109,8515 yrs$95,240	U.S. median $69,562 U.S. middle half $49.1K–$97.4K · Above the U.S. median	$25,000

Show all 28 programs

Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods Bachelor's · Graduates: 68	$109,642	1 yr$76,6064 yrs$109,642	U.S. median $86,176 U.S. middle half $61.8K–$114.7K · Above the U.S. median	$27,000
International Business Bachelor's · Graduates: 46	$103,700	1 yr$74,5294 yrs$103,7005 yrs$103,705	U.S. median $73,201 U.S. middle half $51.3K–$98.8K · Above the U.S. median	$22,250
Chemical Engineering Bachelor's · Graduates: 71	$103,601	1 yr$72,3794 yrs$103,6015 yrs$100,946	U.S. median $98,158 U.S. middle half $80.3K–$118K · Above the U.S. median	$27,000
Marketing Bachelor's · Graduates: 90	$102,222	1 yr$69,6334 yrs$102,2225 yrs$99,683	U.S. median $69,303 U.S. middle half $49.7K–$93.2K · Above the U.S. median	$26,747
Economics Bachelor's · Graduates: 120	$100,288	1 yr$67,0654 yrs$100,2885 yrs$100,245	U.S. median $82,686 U.S. middle half $58.2K–$116.3K · Above the U.S. median	$26,497
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing Bachelor's · Graduates: 224	$99,540	1 yr$86,2414 yrs$99,5405 yrs$93,510	U.S. median $88,910 U.S. middle half $67.9K–$114.5K · Above the U.S. median	$23,250
Mechanical Engineering Bachelor's · Graduates: 100	$97,556	1 yr$80,9624 yrs$97,5565 yrs$113,966	U.S. median $92,135 U.S. middle half $77.7K–$109.1K · Above the U.S. median	$25,995
Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics Bachelor's · Graduates: 28 Small sample	$94,964	1 yr$45,0884 yrs$94,9645 yrs$81,035	U.S. median $55,000 U.S. middle half $38.4K–$73.3K · Above the U.S. median	$27,000
Political Science and Government Bachelor's · Graduates: 113	$83,179	1 yr$46,5494 yrs$83,1795 yrs$85,999	U.S. median $63,293 U.S. middle half $44.8K–$85.4K · Above the U.S. median	$25,620
Communication and Media Studies Bachelor's · Graduates: 162	$81,497	1 yr$52,2944 yrs$81,4975 yrs$74,641	U.S. median $56,359 U.S. middle half $39.6K–$76.1K · Above the U.S. median	$26,228
Civil Engineering Bachelor's · Graduates: 51	$81,038	1 yr$71,5254 yrs$81,0385 yrs$87,148	U.S. median $86,517 U.S. middle half $73.9K–$101.2K · Below the U.S. median	$27,000
Physical Sciences, General Bachelor's · Graduates: 21 Small sample	$80,302	4 yrs$80,3025 yrs$78,741	U.S. median $68,944 U.S. middle half $47.9K–$92K · Above the U.S. median	$24,223
Biology, General Bachelor's · Graduates: 42	$73,933	1 yr$31,8184 yrs$73,9335 yrs$79,869	U.S. median $57,214 U.S. middle half $38.9K–$79.2K · Above the U.S. median	$27,000
Psychology, General Bachelor's · Graduates: 63	$73,684	1 yr$35,4624 yrs$73,6845 yrs$73,774	U.S. median $50,706 U.S. middle half $35.7K–$67.2K · Above the U.S. median	$21,500
English Language and Literature, General Bachelor's · Graduates: 46	$67,157	1 yr$37,6434 yrs$67,1575 yrs$70,587	U.S. median $48,590 U.S. middle half $33.7K–$63.8K · Above the U.S. median	$26,899
Natural Resources Conservation and Research Bachelor's · Graduates: 17 Small sample	$67,060	1 yr$56,5494 yrs$67,060	U.S. median $55,012 U.S. middle half $39.4K–$72.8K · Above the U.S. median	—
History Bachelor's · Graduates: 22 Small sample	$56,080	1 yr$27,8824 yrs$56,080	U.S. median $50,680 U.S. middle half $36.3K–$66.7K · Above the U.S. median	$27,000
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities Bachelor's · Graduates: 41	$53,181	1 yr$25,4364 yrs$53,1815 yrs$75,378	U.S. median $53,072 U.S. middle half $35.8K–$73.3K · Above the U.S. median	$25,125

Earnings are for graduates working and not enrolled, 4 years after completing, in 2024 dollars.

The U.S. median and middle half (25th to 75th percentile) are for graduates of the same field and credential level at all colleges, 4 years after completing.

The 1-year, 4-year and 5-year figures come from different graduating cohorts and dollar years (1-year: AY2018-19 and AY2019-20 graduates, 2022 dollars; 4-year: AY2017-18 and AY2018-19 graduates, 2024 dollars; 5-year: AY2014-15 and AY2015-16 graduates, 2022 dollars), so read them as three separate measures, not a single career path.

Small samples are noisy: the Scorecard adds privacy noise to program figures and some rows are based on only a handful of graduates, so rows marked “small sample” can move a lot from year to year.

What students study

The largest fields among the degrees and certificates this college awarded, grouped by two-digit CIP code (the federal Classification of Instructional Programs). Fields under 1% are left out.

Share of degrees and certificates awarded, by field

Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services 23%

Engineering 14%

Social Sciences 13.5%

Health Professions and Related Programs 10.9%

Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs 7.7%

Psychology 7.2%

Biological and Biomedical Sciences 5.5%

Physical Sciences 4.1%

A large share means many awards, not necessarily many students or higher earnings. Data period: Awards in academic year 2024-25 (IPEDS).

Who attends

A snapshot of the undergraduate student body as this college reported it to the federal government. Shares are shown as published; they can differ slightly from 100% because of rounding.

Race and ethnicity

White 67.7%
Black or African American 6.5%
Hispanic or Latino 11.3%
Asian 6.7%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.1%
Two or more races 4.1%
U.S. nonresident 1.8%
Race and ethnicity unknown 1.8%

Federal reporting categories. Students who are not U.S. citizens or permanent residents are counted as nonresident, and students who did not report are counted as unknown. Data period: Fall 2024 (IPEDS).

Gender

Men 46.2%
Women 53.8%

Federal reporting uses two categories. Data period: Fall 2024 (IPEDS).

Students aged 25 or older

4%

of undergraduates

Many adult students work or have families while enrolled. Data period: Fall 2023 (IPEDS).

Students and campus

Undergraduate enrollment: 6,938
Part-time students: 3%
Receive Pell Grants: 12%
Receive federal loans: 35%
Students per faculty member: 10 : 1
Setting: Suburb

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Frequently asked questions

How much is tuition at Villanova University?

For the 2024-25 academic year, Villanova University reported undergraduate tuition and fees of $67,776. This is the published price before grants and scholarships; what you pay depends on your aid.

What is the cost of attendance and net price at Villanova University?

The average cost of attendance at Villanova University is $84,793 a year (2023-24), counting tuition, books, housing and other living expenses. After grants and scholarships, the average net price is $43,756 a year. That is higher than 97% of private nonprofit 4-year colleges.

How much financial aid do students at Villanova University get?

12% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. 35% receive federal loans. The average net price runs from $17,823 a year for families earning under $30,000 to $58,741 for families earning over $110,000 (2023-24).

What is the acceptance rate at Villanova University?

Villanova University admitted about 27% of applicants in fall 2024. That makes admission selective.

What SAT and ACT scores do you need for Villanova University?

Among admitted students who submitted scores, the middle 50% had an SAT total of about 1395–1510 and an ACT composite of 32–34 (fall 2024). That is a guide, not a cutoff. Reported test policy: Considered if submitted, but not required.

What are the graduation rate and retention rate at Villanova University?

92% of first-time, full-time students at Villanova University finish within 150% of normal time. 95% of full-time first-years return the next fall.

How much do Villanova University graduates earn after graduation?

The median graduate earns $104,228 four years after finishing, among graduates working and not enrolled in further study (2024 dollars). One year after finishing, the median is $76,711.

Is Villanova University worth it?

There is no single answer: it depends on your major, your aid and whether you finish. For Villanova University, the data shows this. The earnings premium over a typical high-school graduate would cover the estimated net cost in about 2.6 years of work. Graduates who borrowed have a median debt of $25,874, about 0.2 times their median earnings four years after finishing. 92% of first-time, full-time students finish within 150% of normal time. These are averages, not predictions, and they do not count income forgone while studying.

Sources and data periods

All figures come from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard (June 2026 release). Periods differ by measure:

Average net price: AcadYr 2023-24, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25
Acceptance rate: Fall 2024, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25
Graduation rate: Fall 2018 or AcadYr 2018-19 cohort (differs by institutional calendar), reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25 pooled with previous years (# of total pooled years found in POOLYRS)
Median earnings: Treasury AY2017-18, AY2018-19 pooled cohort measured in CY2022, CY2023, inflation adjusted to 2024 dollars
Median graduate debt: NSLDS FY2020, FY2021 pooled cohorts

Some figures are blank because the school did not report them or the group was too small to publish. How we calculate things