Private not-for-profit

Medium

Big East Conference

Villanova University SAT Scores, ACT Scores, Acceptance Rate, and Admissions Requirements

SAT Range1410 to 1490

ACT Range32 to 34

Average GPA4.27

Acceptance Rate27%

Villanova’s 27% acceptance rate makes the score target clear: aim for the upper half of its admitted range, around 1450 to 1490 SAT or 33 to 34 ACT. Even with test-optional admissions, a score in that band can strengthen your case alongside a very strong GPA.

Data on this page is sourced from our college data partners and was last updated on July 9, 2026.

Villanova University facts and stats

Quick Facts

Villanova University enrolls 7,009 undergraduates in a suburban campus setting. Villanova has a 95% freshman retention rate, well above the national average of roughly 70%, and its 6-year graduation rate is 92%. The student-to-faculty ratio is 10:1.

Location

Villanova, PA

Undergrad Enrollment7,009

Freshman Retention95%

SettingSuburban

Student to Faculty Ratio10:1

Graduation Rate92%

Test PolicyTest-optional

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Key Villanova University application dates

Key dates

Application deadlines

Regular Decision

January 15

Early Action

November 1

Early Decision

November 1

Priority Deadline

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Financial aid deadlines

Financial Aid Priority

January 15

Test dates

SAT test dates

August 22, 2026

Registration deadline: August 7, 2026

September 12, 2026

Registration deadline: August 28, 2026

October 3, 2026

Registration deadline: September 18, 2026

ACT test dates

September 19, 2026

Registration deadline: August 14, 2026

October 17, 2026

Registration deadline: September 11, 2026

December 12, 2026

Registration deadline: November 6, 2026

Take tests early for the best outcomes

If you choose to submit scores to test-optional Villanova, take your first SAT or ACT by the spring of junior year so you can use the summer before senior year and fall for retakes and superscoring opportunities. For the November 1 Early Decision and Early Action deadlines, plan on the October SAT or September ACT as the last practical fall retake with time for scores to arrive.

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What you'll actually pay

Villanova is a private not-for-profit, so the same rate applies to all students. Tuition and fees are $70,826, and 42% of students receive aid, with an average merit award of $32,067. Submit the FAFSA by the January 15 priority deadline to be considered for financial aid.

Tuition and Fees$70,826

Room and Board$18,520

Average Merit Award$32,067

Application Fee$80

Students on Aid42%

Average Aid Package$55,035

Average Debt at Grad$41,677

Villanova’s listed cost of attendance is about $89,346, including $70,826 in tuition and fees and $18,520 for room and board. About 42% of students receive aid, with an average aid package of $55,035. Merit aid is also part of the picture, with an average merit award of $32,067 and listed opportunities including awards for students with a 3.50+ GPA. Graduates leave with an average debt of $41,677.