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Admission Statistics

We believe that our students are among the best as determined by their high school academic record and class standing, scores on standardized tests, involvement in social and leadership activities, and the student essay. Take a look at the profile of our most recently accepted class.

  • Applications Received: 13,100
  • Targeted freshman class size: 1,630
  • Percentage of accepted freshman applicants who ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class (where rank is given): 84
  • Percentage of accepted freshman applicants who ranked in the top 20 percent of their high school class: 96
  • The middle 50 percent range of SAT scores for the typical accepted applicant was 1320-1430/1600
  • The middle 50 percent range of the composite ACT score for the typical accepted applicant was 30-33
  • GPA range for the typical accepted applicant: 3.77-4.14/4.00 on a weighted scale
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Of those who applied:

  • 54 percent from public schools
  • 46 percent from private schools
  • 51 percent women; 49 percent men
  • 14 percent have alumni affiliation

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Please know that each application to Villanova is holistically reviewed by the Admission Committee as we strive to learn more about you  beyond your grades and test scores.

Please know that each application to Villanova is holistically reviewed by the Admission Committee as we strive to learn more about you  beyond your grades and test scores.

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