The University offers a variety of online programs across all their schools and colleges for those who cannot travel campus to earn their degree. A student can earn their degree at their own pace with the convenience of time. An individual can complete their degree from anywhere with just access to the internet
29%
Acceptance Rate
$31,098
Avg.Financial Aid
003388
FAFSA Code
Type Control of Institution - Public/Private
Private, Not-For-Profit
Acceptance Rate:
N/A
Level
4 Years
Religious Affiliation Indicates religious affiliation (denomination) for private not-for-profit institutions that are religiously affiliated.
Roman Catholic
Accreditation Accreditation is the process by which the quality of learning at various educational institutions are evaluated. Read More.
MSCHE
Website
www.villanova.eduStudent Population Number of Students attending College
11,030
On Campus Housing Does the institution provide on-campus housing?
Yes
Villanova University (VU) is a private catholic university located in Radnor Township, Pennsylvania. It is the only Augustinian University in the United States. The University was founded in 1842 by the order of St. Augustine. Now it became the cornerstone of an academic community in which students learn to think critically, act passionately, and succeed while serving others. Located just outside Philadelphia, Villanova University has six colleges, four of which serve undergraduate and graduate students.
The majority of students are Catholic, and the administration is led by priests. All the students in the university are required to take the Augustine and Cultural Seminar(ACS). Villanova university is also the host of the largest student-run Special Olympics event in the world. Also, the Villanova Wildcats are known for their successful men’s basketball program which competes in the NCAA Division.
It has more than 11,000 undergraduate, graduate, and law students in the university’s six colleges.
Provides scholarships on the basis of student’s academic achievements, proven leadership, and extracurricular activities.
The student to faculty ratio is 11:1.
Offers three fully online bachelor’s degree programs specifically designed for working professionals as well as one post-baccalaureate certificate for professionals who have already earned the bachelor’s degree.
According to U.S. News data, it’s quite difficult to get into Villanova, for fall 2018, just 24% of applicants were accepted. Business, Engineering, and Social science are among the most popular majors.
It has accreditation by the Middle States Commission on High Education (MSCHE).
The University offers a variety of online programs across all their schools and colleges for those who cannot travel campus to earn their degree. A student can earn their degree at their own pace with the convenience of time. An individual can complete their degree from anywhere with just access to the internet.
All the programs that are offered online are taught by the faculties who train their on-campus students to ensure the same high-quality education and academics excellence is maintained across all their courses.
The university offers 77 online programs across various disciplines. The majors include Accounting, Business Management, Engineering, Information Systems, Information Technology, Law, Nursing, and more.
The university is also committed to providing various advanced tools and resources to their non-traditional students to help them understand the curriculum easily.
Student's reviews on the university are given below.
Students say that the Villanova campus is very good and has the students and professors who are very supportive and are always available to help. Villanova University dorms are very well maintained by the management as almost all their students live on campus.
The campus has many things to do around. Students can involve in various clubs and activities on campus that provides numerous opportunities for an individual to explore their passion.
According to U.S. News, Villanova’s current ranking in the 2020 edition of Best Colleges in National Universities is 46th.
#4th out of 164 Best Catholic Colleges in America.
#6th out of 618 Best Colleges for Nursing in America.
#10th out of 687 Best Colleges for Accounting and Finance in America.
#15th out 1407 of Best College Athletics in America.
#53rd out of 378 of Best Colleges for Engineering in America.
Application Deadline Deadline for application submissions. Please contact the school for more details.
FALSE
Acceptance Rate Percentage of applicants who are accepted in an Institution.
29%
SAT Range
1300 - 1470
SAT/ACT
Required
ACT Range
30 - 33
High School GPA
Required
Application Fee
$80
Accept Common App
Yes
VU admission is the most selective with an acceptance rate of 29%. University does not conduct any interview process, but now in the 2020-21 session admission cycle, it announces the test-optional policy.
Last year, 6,645 out of 22,741 applicants were admitted making Villanova a highly competitive university to get into with a lesser chance for acceptance for qualifying applicants.
Academically it has extremely high requirements for admission test scores.
The SAT score should be between 1300 - 1470 and an ACT score should be between 30 - 33. The GPA requirement is 3.86 on a 4.0 scale.
The guidelines for applying to Villanova University are given below:
Submit the common application with the Member School Section for Villanova.
Ask your school counselor to send the Secondary School Report Form and your official High School Transcript.
Villanova offers the option of self-report of the SAT or ACT.
All non-native English speakers are also required to submit either official TOEFL or IELTS results.
Net Price Cost of attendance minus any grants and scholarships received.
$36,958
Average Annual Cost
$52,578
Additional Costs:
Books And Supplies
$70,728
Other Fees
$730
Room And Board The charges for an academic year for Rooming accommodations and meals for a typical student.
$14,020
Budget For Other Expenses
$2,300
Total One Year Cost
$70,728
The average annual cost varies depending upon the program an applicant applies for. The total net price of attendance is $36,958.
The average annual list price to attend on a full-time basis is $52,578. The fee comprises $1,100 for books and supplies, $14,020 for a room and board plan, $730 for other fees, $2,300 for other expenses making the total expenses up to $70,728 for one year.
Highest Degree Offered The highest degree offered by the Institution.
NA
Student:Faculty Ratio
11:1
Full-Time Retention Rate Percent of the that re-enrolled at the institution as either full- or part-time in the current year.
96%
Part-Time Retention Rate Percent of the that re-enrolled at the institution as either full- or part-time in the current year.
N/A
Academic Calendar
Semester
Research Funding per Student
$888
Faculty Overview
Male Professors
Female Professors
Non-traditional Learning
Evening Degree Programs
Teacher Certification
Distance Education
Study Abroad
Most Popular Majors:
Registered Nursing, Administration,...
258 Graduates
Finance and Financial Management Se...
249 Graduates
Communication and Media Studies
153 Graduates
Economics
115 Graduates
Accounting and Related Services
114 Graduates
Political Science and Government
96 Graduates
Biology, General
83 Graduates
Mechanical Engineering
78 Graduates
Accounting and Related Services
114 Graduates
Political Science and Government
96 Graduates
Biology, General
83 Graduates
Mechanical Engineering
78 Graduates
Chemical Engineering
77 Graduates
Marketing
73 Graduates
Psychology, General
71 Graduates
Civil Engineering
62 Graduates
International Business
58 Graduates
Management Information Systems and...
58 Graduates
English Language and Literature, Ge...
49 Graduates
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General...
48 Graduates
Mathematics
43 Graduates
Computer and Information Sciences,...
41 Graduates
Business/Managerial Economics
40 Graduates
Romance Languages, Literatures, and...
34 Graduates
Electrical, Electronics and Communi...
30 Graduates
Real Estate
30 Graduates
Computer Engineering
24 Graduates
Physical Sciences
24 Graduates
Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecu...
22 Graduates
Research and Experimental Psycholog...
22 Graduates
Business Administration, Management...
20 Graduates
History
17 Graduates
Natural Resources Conservation and...
16 Graduates
Sociology
10 Graduates
International/Global Studies
9 Graduates
Philosophy
8 Graduates
Teacher Education and Professional...
8 Graduates
Chemistry
7 Graduates
Criminology
7 Graduates
Astronomy and Astrophysics
6 Graduates
Fine and Studio Arts
6 Graduates
Geography and Cartography
6 Graduates
Intercultural/Multicultural and Div...
6 Graduates
Theological and Ministerial Studies
6 Graduates
Communications Technology/Technicia...
5 Graduates
Physics
4 Graduates
Religion/Religious Studies
3 Graduates
Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender,...
2 Graduates
Classics and Classical Languages, L...
1 Graduates
Undergraduate Students
6,917
Socio-Economic Diversity Percent of full-time, first-time students receiving an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.
10%
Full-time / Part-time
95% / 5%
Male
47%
US National: 44%
Female
53%
US National: 56%
LGBTQIA STUDENT RESOURCE GROUPS
ON CAMPUS WOMEN'S CENTER
Race/Ethnicity
White
Unknown
Black
Hispanic
Two or more races
Non Resident alien
Asian
American Indian/Alaska native
Native Hawaiians/Pacific islander
Geographic Density
High
Unknown Location
Out Of State
In State
Foreign
36% percentage of students who recieved an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.
Median Household Income
$90,092 per year
Housing
The students can reside on campus and 99% of Freshman Live On-Campus.
On Campus Housing Available
Yes
Freshmen Required to Live on Campus
No
Freshmen Live on Campus
99%
Undergrads in College Housing
66%
Averege Housing Cost
$7,470/year
Campus Food
The institution has several dining and meal plan options available to students and the average meal plan cost is around $6,550/year.
Meal Plan Available
Yes
Average Meal Plan Available
$6,550/year
Athletes
Division Sports Nickname
Wildcat
School Colors
blue and white
Varsity Athletics Association
NCAA
Varsity Athletics Conference Primary
Colonial Athletic Association
Total Male Athletes
310
Total Female Athletes
319
Intramural Sports
12
Sports Club
44
Sports Team (Men)
Baseball
Basketball
Cross Country
Football
Golf
Lacrosse
Soccer
Swimming and Diving
Tennis
Track and Field
Sports Team (Women)
Basketball
Cross Country
Crew-Rowing
Field Hockey
Lacrosse
Soccer
Softball
Swimming and Diving
Tennis
Track and Field
Volleyball
Water Polo
Campus Security
The university additionally offers an on-campus housing facility for students who wish to dwell nearby. A candidate will be needed to pay a normal expense of $14,444 per year for living on campus. Villanova University has several dining and meal plan options for its students and the average meal plan at VU costs around $6,550 per year. The number of female and male students at the university are 47% and 53%, respectively.
24-Hour Security Patrol
Campus Emergency Phones
24-Hour Escort Safety rides
Mobile Campus Emergency Alert
Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
$62,600/year
Median Earnings 10 Years After Graduation
$77,900/year
Median Total Debt After Graduation The median cumulative federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated.
$22,799 - $27,000
Typical Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 4.53% interest rate.
$237 - $280
Show data for students who
and started their studies
Out of 7,811 students
30% Graduated
10% Still Enrolled
15% Transfer
1% Withdraw
Students Receiving Gift Aid Percent of undergraduate students awarded federal gift aid.
Average Aid Per Year
$31,098
Students Receiving Federal Grants
Average Aid Per Year
$5,241
Students Receiving State Aid
Average Aid Per Year
$3,513
Students Receiving Institutional Grants
Average Aid Per Year
$30,423
Income
Average Amount
< $30K
$44,885
$30K - $48K
$45,891
$48K - $75K
$38,318
$75K - $110K
$34,061
> $110K
$18,170
Total Needs based Scholarships/Grants
$3,199,778
Total Non-Needs based Scholarships/Grants
$14,973,633
They provide financial aid in the form of scholarships and grants. University’s Office of Financial Assistance is available to help students and their families through the financial aid application process. In order to access the financial aid of the university, the applicant has to fill the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) form.
By learning about the various sources of aid and the application process, you can make sure that you get the most financial aid as possible. Completing the application method prior to the assigned deadlines will give you a better opportunity to secure your financial aid.
The federal school code number is 003388.
The average financial aid package for incoming first-year students is $38,583. Approximately 54% of new students obtain some form of financial aid, the majority of which is in the form of scholarships and grants.
VU merit-based scholarships are offered through the Presidential Scholarship Program.
Through the help of TMS (Tuition Management System), the university offers the Villanova Tuition Payment Plan.
The Federal Direct Loan offers the best available rates and repayment terms, regardless of credit history.
Another financing option includes the Federal Direct PLUS Loan, which has competitive rates and repayment terms, but the parent's creditworthiness must be assessed first.
The Percentage of Aid offered to the students per year at VU per year is given below:
Around 56% of students receive Gift Aid for an average amount of $31,098.
A total of 13% of students receive Federal Grant Aid for an average amount of $5,241.
An average amount of $3,513 is offered as State Aid to 4% of students.
And 54% of students receive Institutional Aid for an average amount of $30,423.
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