Villanova University

Type	4 year, Private
Business Model	Non Profit
Campus locale	Suburb: Large
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system	Semester

Student body size	Medium
Common app member	Yes
Dormitory capacity	5,400
Religious affiliation	Catholic
Student to faculty ratio	11 to 1
Acceptance rate	25%
Students retention rate	96%
On-time graduation rate	91%

Located in Villanova, Pennsylvania, Villanova University is a private, non profit institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

Villanova University is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 11-to-1, Villanova University emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

Villanova University boasts an impressive student retention rate of 96% , indicating that the majority of students choose to continue their education at the institution. This number surpasses both the state and national averages of 75% and 74%, respectively.

Accredited by: Middle States Commission on Higher Education
The institution provides on-campus housing
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Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

25.2%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$59,020

Cost of attendance at Villanova University in 2022 for students from Pennsylvania.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Pennsylvania's average	$13,083
National average	$30,235

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$59,020

Cost of attendance at Villanova University in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Pennsylvania's average	$21,410
National average	$30,238

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 52 of freshman students at Villanova University received on average $43,106 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$43,106

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	205	12%	$4,966	$1,018,088
Other Federal Grant	685	40%	$2,584	$1,769,930
State Grant/Scholarships	66	4%	$3,707	$244,670
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	873	52%	$41,243	$36,004,917
Total Grant & Scholarships	882	52%	$43,106	$38,019,517

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Villanova University students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Villanova University students is 91.3%. Female students graduated at a rate of 93.2%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 89.0%.

91.3%

asian 89.3% 109 students
African American 86.3% 82 students
white 92.6% 1,163 students
unknown 82.3% 14 students
hispanic 88.8% 127 students
International Students 81.5% 22 students
Mixed Race 87.2% 34 students

Sport Conferences

Football Colonial Athletic Association
Baseball Big East Conference
Basketball Big East Conference
Track and Cross Country Big East Conference

Athletic Associations

National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

Service Offerings

Villanova University provides the following additional services to its students

Placement services for graduates
Academic/career counseling services
Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Villanova University offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.

Academic

Special Learning Opportunities

Weekend/evening classes
Study abroad
Teacher certification
ROTC - Army
ROTC - Navy
ROTC - Air Force

Veteran Services

Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
Recognized student veteran organization
Credit for military training
Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)

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