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What is the nearest airport to Villanova University?

The nearest major airport is Philadelphia PHL (PHL), about 13 miles away.

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Villanova University Campus Tours & Visits — Villanova, PA

Top graduate earnings — known for business

Villanova University is a private institution in Villanova with particular strength in business and engineering. With an average SAT of 1466, the school attracts a competitive applicant pool.

A mid-sized campus of 7K undergraduates with a 10:1 student-faculty ratio. The suburban location offers a balance of campus life and nearby amenities.

92% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $100,423 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $44,876.

Established

1842

Motto

Veritas, Unitas, Caritas

Mascot

Will D. Cat (current)Count Villan (former)

Type

Private research university

Division

Division I

25%

Acceptance

1466

SAT Avg

7,005

Undergrads

10:1

Student : Faculty

92%

Grad Rate (4yr)

$100,423

Earnings 10yr

$44,876

Avg Net Price

More About This School

Varsity Sports — Wildcats

LacrosseBasketballBasketball championshipBasketball tournamentFootballLacrosse wasCurrent coachesCoaches includeRowing championshipLacrosse title

History & Fun Facts

•History In October 1841, two Irish Augustinian friars from Saint Augustine's Church in Philadelphia, with the intention of starting a school, purchased 200 acres (81 ha) in Radnor Township.
•Bishop Francis Kenrick dedicated the chapel in 1844.
•The college reopened in 1846 and graduated its first class in 1847.

Source: Wikipedia

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Admissions

Acceptance Rate25.1%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1466

Reading & WritingMid: 695

690740

MathMid: 725

710770

ACT Score Range

CompositeMid: 33

3234

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.

Deadline Calendar

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Typical Application Requirements

0/9 items complete

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Official High School Transcript

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School Report + Counselor Recommendation

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Two Teacher Recommendations

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SAT or ACT Scores (test-optional)Optional

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Villanova University Supplemental EssaysNon-standard

1-3 supplemental essays required

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CSS Profile / FAFSA

Required for financial aid consideration

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Arts Portfolio (if applicable)Non-standardOptional

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Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition$64,701

Room & Board$16,896

Books & Supplies$1,100

Total Cost of Attendance$80,866

Average Net Price$44,876

Median Debt at Graduation$25,874

Monthly Payment (10yr)$274

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$16,914

$30–48K$31,248

$48–75K$25,786

$75–110K$34,285

$110K+$60,637

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.

Debt & Aid Detail

Net Price Trend

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

63.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

4.8%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$25,000

Programs (157)

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate92.4%

Freshman Retention95.0%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$84,905

10 Years$100,423

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.

Student Life

Student Satisfaction

Retention Rate

95%

Very Positive

Student Body

Undergrads

7,005

Gender Split

54% / 46%

Women / Men

First Generation

13%

Pell Grant Recipients

12%

Race & Ethnicity

White 68%

Black 6%

Hispanic 11%

Asian 7%

Two+ 4%

Int'l 2%

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

51

Peer Average

37

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus police, emergency alert system, blue-light phones

Incident Breakdown (2024)

12

Burglary

2

Aggravated Assault

2

Robbery

4

Motor Vehicle Theft

6

Sex Offenses

0

Arson

14

Drug Arrests

11

Liquor Arrests

Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

100Average

Estimated from PA state average + suburban adjustment

Climate (School Year)

Snowfall: 30"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 125

Nearest Cities

Philadelphiapop. 1.6M

11 mi(19 min)

New Yorkpop. 8.3M

84 mi(146 min)

Pittsburghpop. 300K

247 mi(428 min)

Getting There

Nearest Airports

PHLPhiladelphia PHL13 mi

TTNTrenton-Mercer32 mi

ABELehigh Valley43 mi

Distance to Cities

Philadelphia, PA11 mi

~19 min drive

Trenton, NJ34 mi

~59 min drive

Newark, NJ78 mi

~2h 15m drive

Southern (moderate winters, warm summers)

Visit Planning

Nearby Hotels

Mid-Range

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$100-180/night

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History & Fun Facts

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Bucknell University

Carnegie Mellon University

A T Still University of Health Sciences

Admissions

SAT Score Ranges

ACT Score Range

Deadline Calendar

Typical Application Requirements

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Net Price by Family Income

Debt & Aid Detail

Programs (157)

Outcomes

Median Earnings After Graduation

Student Life

Student Satisfaction

Student Body

Race & Ethnicity

Campus Safety

Incident Breakdown (2024)

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

Climate (School Year)

Nearest Cities

Getting There

Nearest Airports

Distance to Cities

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