Villanova, Pennsylvania · Private Non-Profit ·Suburb

Villanova University

Exceptional Investment ROI grade · Top 71% value

27% Acceptance $43,756 Avg net price 91.9% Graduate $100,423 Median earnings 6,938 Students

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At a glance

Basics

Type: Private Non-Profit
Setting: Suburb
Enrollment: 6,938 students
Women / Men: 53.8% / 46.2%

Admissions

Acceptance rate: 27%
SAT (mid 50%): 1395–1510
ACT (mid 50%): 32–34

Cost

Avg net price: $43,756
Sticker price: $84,793
Tuition (in-state): $67,776
Tuition (out-of-state): $67,776

Outcomes

Graduation rate: 91.9%
Retention rate: 95.1%
Median earnings (10y): $100,423
Median debt: $25,874 (~$281/mo)

Financial aid

On Pell grants: 12%
Take federal loans: 35%

All majors at Villanova University

86 programs listed in federal data. Every row opens a school-specific page; listings without a positive program signal stay available for users but out of Google's index.

Major	Program signal
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing	7.6%
Business Administration, Management and Operations	7.6%
Human Resources Management and Services	7.3%
Finance and Financial Management Services	5.9%
Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods	5.0%
Law	4.7%
Accounting and Related Services	4.7%
Communication and Media Studies	4.3%
Economics	3.1%
Psychology, General	3.1%
Political Science and Government	3.1%
Legal Research and Advanced Professional Studies	3.0%
Mechanical Engineering	2.7%
Civil Engineering	2.2%
Biology, General	2.1%
Marketing	2.1%
Public Administration	2.0%
Computer Science	1.9%
Computer Engineering	1.6%
Mathematics	1.5%
Chemical Engineering	1.5%
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities	1.4%
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods	1.2%
Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering	1.2%
Real Estate	1.0%
Natural Resources Conservation and Research	0.9%
Chemistry	0.9%
English Language and Literature, General	0.9%
Computer and Information Sciences, General	0.8%
Applied Statistics	0.8%
Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics	0.7%
Theological and Ministerial Studies	0.7%
Philosophy	0.7%
History	0.7%
Student Counseling and Personnel Services	0.7%
Applied Mathematics	0.6%
City/Urban, Community, and Regional Planning	0.6%
Business/Managerial Economics	0.6%
Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics	0.6%
International Business	0.6%
Criminology	0.5%
Energy Systems Engineering	0.5%
Research and Experimental Psychology	0.5%
Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology	0.5%
Religious Institution Administration and Law	0.5%
Intercultural/Multicultural and Diversity Studies	0.4%
Geography and Cartography	0.4%
Sociology	0.4%
Physical Sciences, General	0.4%
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft	0.3%
Biochemical Engineering	0.3%
Taxation	0.3%
Statistics	0.3%
Electrical and Computer Engineering	0.3%
Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication	0.2%
Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution	0.2%
Astronomy and Astrophysics	0.2%
Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies	0.2%
Engineering, General	0.1%
Physics	0.1%
International/Globalization Studies	0.1%
International Relations and National Security Studies	0.1%
Management Information Systems and Services	0.1%
Operations Research	0.1%
Medical Illustration and Informatics	0.1%
Materials Engineering	0.1%
Journalism	0.1%
Educational Administration and Supervision	0.1%
Fine and Studio Arts	0.1%
Health/Medical Preparatory Programs	0.1%
Communications Technologies/Technicians	0.0%
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas	0.0%
Mechatronics, Robotics, and Automation Engineering	0.0%
Literature	0.0%
Ecology, Evolution, Systematics, and Population Biology	0.0%
Pastoral Counseling and Specialized Ministries	0.0%
Public Administration and Social Service Professions, Other	0.0%
Engineering Mechanics	Listed
Electromechanical Engineering	Listed
Engineering, Other	Listed
Classical and Ancient Studies	Listed
Cultural Studies/Critical Theory and Analysis	Listed
Religion/Religious Studies	Listed
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General	Listed
Health Professions Education, Ethics, and Humanities	Listed
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other	Listed

Cost & ROI

Is Villanova University worth it?

Pay $43,756/yr after aid. Graduates earn a median of $100,423 ten years out — about 2.3× the annual cost. Value grade: C.

Avg net price: $43,756/yr
Median earnings: $100,423/yr (10y out)
Median debt: $25,874~$281/mo
4-year est. cost: $175,024net of aid

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Frequently asked questions

What is Villanova University's acceptance rate?

Villanova University admits 27% of applicants — selective on admissions, compared to the national average of 72.3%. Most admitted students score in the 1395–1510 range on the SAT.

How much does Villanova University cost per year?

The average annual net price — what students actually pay after grants and scholarships — is $43,756. The sticker price before any aid is $84,793, so most students receive substantial discounts. Over four years that net cost adds up to roughly $175,024.

How much debt do Villanova University graduates have?

Graduates leave Villanova University with a median federal student loan balance of $25,874, which works out to about $281 per month on a standard 10-year repayment plan. About 35% of students take federal loans.

Is Villanova University worth the cost?

Ten years after enrolling, Villanova University graduates earn a median of $100,423 per year (national median: $50,834). That's about 2.3× the annual net price. EduGradify assigns Villanova University a value grade of C.

What SAT score do you need for Villanova University?

Admitted students score 1395–1510 on the SAT (middle 50% range, out of 1600). That means a quarter of admits scored above the high end of that range, and a quarter scored below it.

What is the graduation rate at Villanova University?

91.9% of full-time undergraduates graduate from Villanova University within six years of enrolling — national average is 49.9%. First-year retention is 95.1%.

What are the most popular majors at Villanova University?

86 programs are listed in federal data; 77 have positive share data. The largest reported major at Villanova University is Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (7.6%), followed by Business Administration, Management and Operations (7.6%).

What percent of Villanova University students receive financial aid?

12% of Villanova University students receive a federal Pell Grant — the main need-based federal aid program. 35% take federal student loans.

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