Admissions Details
- Acceptance Rate
- 23.4%
- Average SAT
- 1,439
- SAT Range (25th–75th)
- 1,378–1,500
- ACT Composite (avg)
- 33
- Total Enrollment
- 7,005
Admissions Overview
Villanova is selective with a 23% acceptance rate. About one in four applicants gets in, making it competitive but not as cutthroat as Ivy League schools. Admitted students typically score between 1378-1500 on the SAT or around 33 on the ACT. The middle 50% SAT range spans 122 points, showing the school values well-rounded candidates over just test scores. Villanova seeks students who embody its Catholic mission of service and academic excellence. The university wants future business leaders and engaged citizens who will thrive in its tight-knit campus community. Students should demonstrate both intellectual curiosity and commitment to others.