Villanova University
Villanova, PA · private nonprofit
Official site ↗Admissions
| Admit rate | 25.1% |
| Applicants | — |
| Middle-50% SAT | 1400–1510 |
| Middle-50% ACT | 32–34 |
| Avg GPA | — |
| Test policy | — |
| Avg net price / yr | $44,876 |
| Grad rate | 92% |
| Median earnings (10 yr) | $100,423 |
| Source | scorecard_bulk · 2025 |
Application requirements
| Early Decision | 2025-11-01 |
| Early Decision II | 2026-01-15 |
| Early Action | 2025-11-01 |
| Regular / Rolling | 2026-01-15 |
| Application fee | $80 (US) · $80 (intl) |
| Personal essay | Required |
| Test policy | never required |
| Teacher recommendations | 1 |
| Mid-year report | Required |
Source: Common App first-year Requirements Grid, 2025-26 cycle. Confirm on the college's site — requirements can change mid-cycle.
Supplemental essays
Answer 1 of 5 — max 250 words each.
- As Pope Leo XIV (Villanova Class of 1977) has said, “no one can single-handedly bear the weight of the challenges the world is facing, just as no one is so weak that they cannot play their part.” What have you done to play your part in advancing equity and justice in your community?
- What is a lesson in life that you have learned that you would want to share with others at Villanova?
- "Villanova" means "new home." Why do you want to call Villanova your new home?
- Villanova embraces Artificial Intelligence (AI) with a commitment to thoughtful, ethical use rooted in our Augustinian mission and values. How do you see technology helping you to lead, serve, and contribute to the common good?
- At Villanova, we often say "each of us strengthens all of us." Please detail a time when someone has borrowed some of your strength in their time of need.
Copied verbatim from the school's official admissions page (2025-26 cycle).