Villanova University acceptance rate, scores and deadlines

Villanova, PA · private · 6,938 undergraduates

Acceptance rate 28.1% Fall 2025 · ↑1.2 pts
SAT, middle 50% 1420–1490 Enrolled, Fall 2025
Tests, 2026–27 Test-optional From the admissions site

Source: Common Data Set 2025–26 · deadlines from Villanova's admissions site.

Chances at Villanova
1500
unweighted, 4.0 scale —
Your odds · Regular decision Target
37–65%
  • Your SAT 1500 is above the middle 50% of enrolled students (1420–1490).
  • Only 19% of enrolled students sent an SAT, so that middle 50% may run high.
  • Villanova admits 28.1% of applicants overall.

Data: Common Data Set 2025–26 · Test-optional for 2026–27

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Acceptance rate

Villanova acceptance rate by year

7,272 of 25,841 applicants admitted for Fall 2025, against 27.0% for Fall 2024.

0% 20% 40% 60% 201520172019202120232025 28.1%
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Entering classAppliedAdmittedRateSource
Fall 202525,8417,27228.1%Common Data Set
Fall 202423,2566,27427.0%IPEDS
Fall 202323,1275,81025.1%IPEDS
Fall 202223,8355,57623.4%IPEDS
Fall 202124,4106,16225.2%IPEDS
Fall 202022,0836,77030.7%IPEDS
Fall 201922,9096,47028.2%IPEDS
Fall 201822,7416,64529.2%IPEDS
Fall 201721,1237,60536.0%IPEDS
Fall 201617,2727,51443.5%IPEDS
Fall 201516,2067,76147.9%IPEDS

2026–27 applications

Villanova deadlines for 2026–27

Apply with Common App or Coalition App. Checked October 24, 2026 on Villanova's admissions site. Dates can change; confirm them there before you submit.

  1. Early decision Apply by Decisions By December 1
  2. Early action Apply by Decisions By January 20
  3. Early decision II Apply by Decisions By February 15
  4. Regular decision Apply by Decisions By April 1
Every 2026–27 deadline, in date order

Early rounds

Early decision and early action at Villanova

Early decision 59.8% 1,005 of 1,680 · Fall 2025
Overall 28.1% All applicants · Fall 2025

Early pools include recruited athletes and other special cases, so the gap overstates the boost for a typical applicant. Early decision is binding: apply only if you would enroll.

Scores and GPA

Test scores and GPA at Villanova

Scores are for enrolled students who sent them, not for everyone admitted.

SAT, middle 50% 1420–1490
40019% sent a score1600
ACT, middle 50% 32–34
1Enrolled, Fall 202536
Average high school GPA 3.87
As reported, 16% reported a GPA
High school GPA of enrolled first-years (Fall 2025)
  • 4.032.0%
  • 3.75–3.9940.9%
  • 3.50–3.7423.1%
  • 3.25–3.492.6%
  • 3.00–3.241.0%
  • 2.50–2.990.3%

What counts

What Villanova weighs

From section C7 of Villanova's Common Data Set 2025–26.

Very important

  • Course rigor
  • GPA
  • Essays

Important

  • Recommendations
  • Activities
  • Talent or ability
  • Character
  • Volunteer work

Considered

  • Class rank
  • Test scores
  • First-generation status
  • Alumni relation
  • Where you live
  • State residency
  • Work experience

Not considered

  • Interview
  • Religious affiliation
  • Demonstrated interest

Waitlist

Villanova waitlist

5,449 students were offered a place on the waitlist for Fall 2025, 2,205 accepted it, and 28 were admitted from it (1.3% of those who stayed on).

Cost

What Villanova costs

From the College Scorecard. For your own estimate, use Villanova's net price calculator.

Tuition$70,826
Per year
Average net price$41,536
After grants, aided students
Open Villanova's net price calculator

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FAQ

Questions about Villanova admissions

What is Villanova's acceptance rate?

Villanova admitted 7,272 of 25,841 first-year applicants for Fall 2025, an acceptance rate of 28.1%. That is up from 27.0% for Fall 2024. Source: Common Data Set 2025–26.

Is Villanova test-optional for 2026–27?

Yes. Villanova is test-optional for 2026–27: you can apply with or without SAT or ACT scores.

When are Villanova's application deadlines for 2026–27?

Early decision: November 1, 2026; Early action: November 1, 2026; Early decision II: January 15, 2027; Regular decision: January 15, 2027. Check Villanova's admissions site before you apply, as dates can change.

What SAT score do you need for Villanova?

There is no cutoff. The middle 50% of enrolled first-years scored 1420–1490 on the SAT (Fall 2025), and 19% of them sent a score. A score at or above 1490 is in the top quarter of enrolled students.

Does applying early decision help at Villanova?

For Fall 2025, Villanova admitted 59.8% of 1,680 early decision applicants, compared with 28.1% overall. Early pools include recruited athletes and other special cases, so the gap overstates the boost for a typical applicant.

Where the numbers come from

Sources

Odds are estimates from public data, shown as a range. An estimate, not a guarantee.

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