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Villanova University
Villanova, PAPrivate NonprofitSuburb Setting
Selective • 27% Acceptance
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Overview & Identity
Villanova University is a private nonprofit institution located in the suburb setting of Villanova, PA. The university supports an undergraduate student body of 6.9K students and has an admission acceptance rate of 27%.
Quick Facts
Institution Type
Private Nonprofit
Student Population
6.9K (Medium)
Admissions Selectivity
27% (Selective)
Predominant Degree
Bachelor's
Locale / Setting
Suburb
Admissions & Academics
Admitted Student Scores
SAT Reading685 - 740
200typical 50% range800
SAT Math710 - 770
200typical 50% range800
ACT Composite32 - 34
1typical 50% range36
27%
Acceptance Rate
Selective
Top Majors & Programs
Business & Marketing24% of degrees
Engineering15% of degrees
Social Sciences12% of degrees
Health Sciences10% of degrees
Biological Sciences7% of degrees
Programs / Fields of Study
Program
Credential
Earnings 4yr
Earnings 5yr
Debt
Taxation.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $170,796
Earnings 5yr: $159,674
Debt: N/A
Finance and Financial Management Services.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $164,343
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $160,428
Earnings 5yr: $156,016
Debt: N/A
Computer Engineering.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $143,746
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Statistics.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $135,775
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Finance and Financial Management Services.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $131,996
Earnings 5yr: $133,548
Debt: $26,197
Real Estate.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $131,911
Earnings 5yr: $124,789
Debt: $27,000
Computer and Information Sciences, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $130,585
Earnings 5yr: $105,266
Debt: $26,225
Law.
Credential: First Professional Degree
Earnings 4yr: $129,021
Earnings 5yr: $113,412
Debt: N/A
Mechanical Engineering.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $128,221
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $125,445
Earnings 5yr: $184,811
Debt: N/A
Business/Managerial Economics.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $123,614
Earnings 5yr: $149,830
Debt: $27,000
Human Resources Management and Services.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $121,007
Earnings 5yr: $120,016
Debt: N/A
Accounting and Related Services.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $120,207
Earnings 5yr: $114,801
Debt: $25,858
Computer Engineering.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $119,137
Earnings 5yr: $115,714
Debt: $26,000
Management Information Systems and Services.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $118,712
Earnings 5yr: $121,458
Debt: N/A
Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $117,229
Earnings 5yr: $109,527
Debt: $27,000
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $114,211
Earnings 5yr: $91,997
Debt: $27,000
Mathematics.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $109,851
Earnings 5yr: $95,240
Debt: $25,454
Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $109,642
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $27,000
Tuition & Cost Portrait
Avg Net Price$43,756
In-State Tuition$67,776
Out-of-State Tuition$67,776
Net Price DifferentiatorAverage Net Price is what typical families actually pay out of pocket after receiving federal, state, and institutional grants and scholarships. It provides a more accurate metric of affordability than the sticker tuition.
Financial Assistance & Support
12%
Pell Grants
35%
Take Loans
90%
Repayment
Student Outcomes & ROI
Earnings Milestones Post-Graduation
6 Years Post-Entry
$84,905
+18% growth
10 Years Post-Entry
$100,423
Completion Signals
92%
Graduation Rate
4-Year Completion
95%
Retention Rate
1st-to-2nd Year Return
Median Debt at Graduation
$25,000
Est. Monthly Payment
$270/mo
Based on standard 10yr path
Campus & Demographics
Student Demographics & Community
Diversity Mix
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Gender Balance
46%
Men54%
WomenThe campus gender distribution displays a split of 46% men and 54% women.
Student Vitals
First-Gen Share
13%
Part-Time Share
3%
Avg Family Income
$139,368
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