Villanova University

Villanova University is a private, religous school located in the suburban setting of Villanova, PA, less than an hour from Philadelphia.

Founded in 1842, the institution currently enrolls around 11,032 students a year, including 7,037 undergrads. The institution runs on a semester academic calendar.

Admissions Facts About Villanova

Acceptance rate: 31%

Average GPA: 4.23

Early Decision or Early Action: Yes/Yes

2022 Regular Decision Deadline: January 15

2022 Regular Decision Notification Date: April 1

What's the acceptance rate at Villanova University in 2021?

It is very difficult to get into Villanova University. Villanova accepts around 31 percent of applicants each year.

The average high school GPA for a student at Villanova is 4.23 on a 4.0 scale.

In 2021, 6,555 applicants were waitlisted and 210 students were ultimating offered a spot off the waitlist.

Is Villanova a good school?

There is no one way to define a "good" college or university. Admissions difficulty and admitted student statistics can give you a sense of how selective a school is, but they don't say much about the quality of the education or the student experience. However, there are a few good ways to get a better sense how satisfied students are and how well a school supports its student body.

Retention and graduation rates

Out of the 1,668 students who started at Villanova as first-time freshman, 1,490 graduate within four years.

Villanova's six-year graduation for undergrads is 92 percent. Compare this to the average six-year graduation rate for colleges and universities in the U.S., which is around 61 percent for public schools and 67 percent for private.

Job outcomes and student debt

Job placement rates after graduation, average starting salaries, and the debt students graduate with can all give important clues about the value of a degree from a specific school. Students in the class of 2021 who had taken out student loans graduated with an average of $36,716 of debt. For context, compare this number with the average national debt, which is around $36,000 per borrower.

Based on this information, how does Villanova sound? Remember, a school that is perfect for one person may not be the right school for someone else! So the real question to ask yourself: is Villanova a good school for YOU?

Thinking of applying to Villanova for Fall 2022?

Click the heart icon to save Villanova to your own personal list of schools where you want to apply!

January 1 is the final deadline to submit an application for next Fall. All applicants will be notified by April 1.

Read on to find out more about the admissions requirements and deadlines, student life, academics and majors and more. Or, visit the College Confidential forums to join the conversation about Villanova and get personalized recommendations for colleges and universities that offer what you're looking for in a school.