Villanova University Admission
Acceptance Rate
26.98%
Yield (Enrollment Rate)
27.73%
Freshmen Enrollment
1,740
SAT Scores
1,450
For the 2024-2025 admission, a total of 23,256 students have applied and 6,274 students have allowed to admit to Villanova University (Acceptance rate: 26.98%). Villanova's yield, also known as enrollment rate, is 27.73 % where 1,740 students have finally enrolled out of 6,274 admitted students.
Villanova acceptance rate is lower (tighter to admit) compared to Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Pennsylvania. Compared to similar schools in rankings such as Northwestern University and Vanderbilt University, its acceptance rate is much higher (very easy to get in) (the average acceptance rate of the schools is 9.39%).
Villanova enrollment rate (yield) is lower (less admitted-students enrolled) compared to Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Pennsylvania. Compared to similar schools in rankings, its yield is much higher (highly eager to enroll) (average yield is 52.79%).
How to Apply to Villanova University
The following table summarizes the contact and directory information to apply Villanova. Villanova offers benefits for veterans, service member, or qualified family members. You may need to prepare certificate of eligibility (COE ) from the Veterans Affairs .
Admission Statistics Charts
The following chart visualizes the admission statistics at Villanova and compares to similar schools by type, level and location.
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS).
Test Scores Comparison
In 2025, the average SAT score at Villanova University is 1,450 and the average ACT score is 33. Compared to similar schools in college rankings, the admission score of Villanova University is comparable to the schools (average score is 1,533). You can check and compare the SAT and ACT scores by subject with tables and charts.
| SAT Average | ACT Average | |
|---|---|---|
| Villanova University | 1,450 | 33 |
| Similarly Colleges in Rankings | 1,533 | 34 |
| All U.S. Colleges | 1,123 | 68 |
| Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges | 1,132 | 69 |
| 4-Years Colleges | 1,124 | 68 |
| Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Pennsylvania | 1,157 | 73 |
SAT/ACT Scores by Subject
At Villanova University, 323 students submitted SAT scores (19% of enrolled students).
The average SAT score is about 1,450 and it is extremely competitive scores than average for Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Pennsylvania. The following table shows the SAT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Evidence-Based Reading and Writing | 685 | 710 | 740 |
| Mathematics | 710 | 740 | 770 |
| Total | 1,395 | 1,450 | 1,510 |
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)(Last update: June 5, 2025)
At Villanova University, 164 students submitted ACT scores (9% of enrolled students).
The average ACT score is about 33 and it is lower than average for Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Pennsylvania. The next table shows the ACT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Composite | 32 | 33 | 34 |
| English | 33 | 35 | 35 |
| Mathematics | 30 | 32 | 34 |
Villanova Admission Requirements
The following table summarizes the admission requirement to apply to Villanova University. The school requires 6 items to submit - Secondary school GPA, Secondary school record, Completion of college-preparatory program, Recommendations, TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language), and Legacy status.
2 items are Considered if submitted - Secondary school rank, and Admission test scores.
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered, if submitted |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program | Required |
| Recommendations | Required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Not Considered |
| Admission test scores | Considered, if submitted |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | Required |
| Work experience | Not Considered |
| Personal statement or essay | Not Considered |
| Legacy status | Required |