Villanova, PA
Competitive — only about 25 of every 100 applicants are accepted.
Source: IPEDS Admissions survey
The acceptance rate has fallen 3 percentage points since 2019, from 28% to 25% — it has become more selective.
| Fall | Applicants | Admitted | Enrolled | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 22,909 | 6,470 | 1,695 | 28% |
| 2020 | 22,083 | 6,770 | 1,700 | 31% |
| 2021 | 24,410 | 6,162 | 1,772 | 25% |
| 2022 | 23,835 | 5,576 | 1,779 | 23% |
| 2023 | 23,127 | 5,810 | 1,740 | 25% |
Fall 2023 applicants
3,200 of 12,888 women and 2,610 of 10,239 men were admitted.
Policy: Considered but not required
Reported by the institution to IPEDS
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program | Required |
| Recommendations | Required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Not considered |
| Admission test scores | Considered |
| English proficiency test | Required |
| Other test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) | Not considered |
| Work experience | Not considered |
| Personal statement or essay | Required |
| Legacy status | Considered |
Undergraduate student body, not admitted applicants
Villanova University has an acceptance rate of 25% for the fall 2023 entering class, admitting 5,810 of 23,127 applicants.
Selective. Competitive — only about 25 of every 100 applicants are accepted.
23,127 students applied for the fall 2023 entering class, and 1,740 enrolled.
No. Villanova University is test-optional — scores are not required, but are considered if you submit them.
The acceptance rate has fallen 3 percentage points since 2019, from 28% to 25% — it has become more selective.