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Villanova University

Villanova University
800 E. Lancaster Avenue
Villanova, PA 19085-1699

Official telephone: (610) 519-4500
Fax number: (610) 519-6450
Website: https://www1.villanova.edu/university.html
Villanova University
Screen last updated on: December 2024

The admissions information below is valid for the 2024 academic year.
FIRST-TIME FRESHMAN APPLICATION PROCESS & REQUIREMENTS
Is there an application deadline for fall? yes
Final filing date for fall: January 15
Application fee: $80
High school graduation is: required, GED is accepted
Standardized test requirements: SAT I or ACT required of some
School has formalized early decision program: yes
Early decision application deadline: November 1
Number of early decision applications submitted: 1,467
Number of early decision applications accepted: 815 (56%)
School has early action program: yes
School has concurrent enrollment program for high school: no

FIRST-TIME FRESHMAN SELECTION PROCESS
Academic criteria:
  • secondary school report very important
  • class rank considered
  • recommendations important
  • standardized test scores considered
  • essay important
Nonacademic criteria:
  • interview not considered
  • extracurricular activities important
  • particular talent/ability important
  • character/personal qualities important
  • alumni/ae relationship considered
  • geographical residence considered
  • state residency considered
  • religious affiliation/commitment not considered
  • minority affiliation considered
  • volunteer work important
  • work experience not considered
Average secondary school GPA: 3.89
Percent of freshmen who submitted GPA: 18%
Combined ACT middle 50% range: 32 - 34
Percent of accepted applicants who submitted SAT I scores: 28%
Percent of accepted applicants who submitted ACT score: 15%

FIRST-TIME FRESHMAN ENROLLMENT
Number of completed applications received: 23,835
Number of applicants offered admission who enrolled: 5,576
School has a waiting list policy: yes
Number accepting place on waiting list: 1,795
Number of those on waiting list who were enrolled: 36
Percent of freshmen who came from out of state: 78%
Admission may be deferred: yes

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