- Acceptance rate: 27% for fall 2024
- SAT, middle 50%: 685–740 reading and writing, 710–770 math
- ACT, middle 50%: 32–34 composite
- Average net price: $37,946 a year (2022–23)
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Add a test score to compare it with what Villanova University reported: an acceptance rate of 27% for fall 2024 and an ACT middle 50% of 32–34.
Weighted GPAs above 4.0 can't be compared directly. Many colleges recalculate on their own scale, so use your unweighted GPA here.
A guide based on reported data, not a prediction. Villanova University reviews each application.
Villanova University GPA requirements
Villanova University requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Federal data doesn't include GPA averages, and Villanova University hasn't published one we could verify, so this page doesn't list an average GPA.
Villanova University acceptance rate
Villanova University admitted 6,274 of 23,256 first-year applicants for fall 2024, an acceptance rate of 27%, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Villanova University is a private nonprofit 4-year university in Villanova, Pennsylvania, with 7,004 undergraduates.
SAT and ACT scores
Scores of the first-year students who entered Villanova University in fall 2024 and submitted them. Half of them scored between the 25th and 75th percentiles:
| Test | 25th percentile | Median | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Reading and Writing | 685 | 710 | 740 |
| SAT Math | 710 | 740 | 770 |
| ACT Composite | 32 | 33 | 34 |
| ACT English | 33 | 35 | 35 |
| ACT Math | 30 | 32 | 34 |
The U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard estimates an average SAT score of 1460 for admitted students.
Admission requirements
What Villanova University looks at when it decides on first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024:
| Admission factor | Status |
|---|---|
| High School GPAYour cumulative high school grade point average. | Required |
| High School RecordYour transcript: the courses you took and the grades you earned. | Required |
| College Preparatory ProgramCompletion of a college preparatory curriculum in high school. | Required |
| RecommendationsLetters of recommendation from teachers, counselors, or other mentors. | Required |
| Essay or Personal StatementA personal statement or essay written for your application. | Required |
| High School Class RankYour ranking relative to other students in your graduating class. | Considered if submitted |
| Test ScoresSAT or ACT scores. | Considered if submitted |
| Legacy StatusWhether a parent or other relative attended the college. | Considered if submitted |
| Other TestsOther admission tests, such as the Wonderlic or WISC-III. | Not considered |
| Demonstration of CompetenciesEvidence of specific skills through portfolios, auditions, or other demonstrations. | Not considered |
| Work ExperiencePaid or volunteer work. | Not considered |
AP credit
Villanova University awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
It doesn't award credit for life experience.
Average net price
First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average net price of $37,946 a year at Villanova University in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education.
Net price is the full cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Frequently asked questions
Is Villanova University hard to get into?
It's selective: fewer than half of applicants got in. Villanova University admitted 27% of first-year applicants for fall 2024.
Can a 3.0 GPA get you into Villanova University?
GPA alone can't tell you here. Villanova University admitted 27% of first-year applicants for fall 2024. It requires a high school GPA but hasn't published an average we could verify, so there's no admitted-student GPA to compare a 3.0 against. Your transcript and test scores are the clearer guide.
What are Villanova University's SAT and ACT score ranges?
The middle 50% of Villanova University's fall 2024 first-year students who sent scores had SAT 685–740 in reading and writing and 710–770 in math; ACT composite 32–34, according to what the college reported to the U.S. Department of Education. A quarter scored below that range.
What is the acceptance rate at Villanova University?
Villanova University's acceptance rate was 27% for fall 2024: it admitted 6,274 of 23,256 first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
What GPA does Villanova University look for?
Villanova University requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024. It hasn't published an average GPA we could verify, so we don't list one.
How much does GPA matter at Villanova University?
A lot: Villanova University requires high school GPA, high school record, college preparatory program, recommendations and essay or personal statement. It considers high school class rank, test scores and legacy status if you send them. It doesn't consider other tests, demonstration of competencies and work experience. That's what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Is Villanova University test optional?
Check Villanova University's admissions website for the current rule: testing policies change from year to year. Villanova University was test optional: it considered SAT or ACT scores if you sent them, it said in its report to the U.S. Department of Education (fall 2024). Of its fall 2024 first-year students, 19% sent SAT scores and 9% sent ACT scores.
Does it matter at Villanova University if a parent went there?
Yes. Villanova University considers whether a parent or other relative attended, though it isn't required, according to its filing with the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
What is the average net price at Villanova University?
First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average of $37,946 a year at Villanova University in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education. Net price is the cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Does Villanova University accept AP credit?
Yes. Villanova University awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
Before you apply, check Villanova University's official admissions site: requirements can differ by program and change from year to year.
Sources
- College Navigator: Villanova UniversityU.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, IPEDS (2024–25 provisional data): admissions, test scores and admission factors for fall 2024, undergraduate enrollment for fall 2024, net price for 2022–23 and credit policies for 2024–25.
- College Scorecard dataAverage SAT: an estimate by the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard (June 10, 2026 release).
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