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COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING

UNDERGRADUATE STUDIES

Villanova University College of Engineering offers an engineering education that ignites both hearts and minds, creating wisdom to shape the world. Built on a foundation of academic excellence, community, ethical leadership and service, Villanova Engineers are …

  • Grounded in a liberal arts education

  • Entrepreneurially-minded thinkers who create and innovate

  • Collaborative, supportive and collectively competitive 

  • Passionate about protecting the earth

  • Committed to serving the greater good

  • Trailblazers and problem solvers who become leaders in whatever field they choose

The undergraduate programs in Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, and Mechanical Engineering are accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, www.abet.org.

First-Year Class Profile

(CLASS OF 2025)

1,074  

Total Undergrad Enrollment

96%

IN TOP 25% OF HIGH SCHOOL CLASS

2,629

NUMBER
OF APPLICANTS

283
CLASS OF 2024 ENROLLMENT

40%
FEMALE

23%
RACIAL/ETHNIC MINORITY

34–32
MIDDLE 50% ON COMPOSITE ACT

1480–
1370
MIDDLE 50% ON COMBINED MATH/VERBAL SAT 

26 & 5
STATES & COUNTRIES REPRESENTED

ENROLLMENT BY MAJOR

22%

Chemical Engineering

24%

Civil Engineering

13%

Computer Engineering

13%

Electrical Engineering

28%

Mechanical Engineering


 

The Undergraduate Experience

Engineering Service Learning

Villanova Engineers are inspired to solve problems, think creatively, work collaboratively and innovate in every field.

MEET THE CLASS OF 2024

Rafael Guerrero, Electrical Engineering, Los Angeles

What field of engineering are you interested in?
“I’ve had a love for engineering since the seventh grade. I took a college course on robotics and visited NASA’s Jet Propulsion Lab and when I learned coding I wanted to continue learning more. I’d like a career in robotics after graduation.”

Olivia Billitto, Civil Engineering, Wilmington, DE

What’s your first impression of the transition from high school to college?
“It’s not too difficult, mainly because my teachers are so willing to help. They really encourage you to go to office hours and ask questions. It’s nice to know they’re there for you.”

Julia Duarte, Computer Engineering, Old Bridge, NJ

How old were you when you decided to become an engineer?
“I was young, around 10, when my mom noticed me building with blocks and suggested I might be a good engineer. After a high school coding class and engineering elective, I thought, “Okay, I can see myself doing this.”

Karl Fotso, Chemical Engineering, Cameroon

Why did you choose engineering?
“I wanted to find a profession that would help me shape the world, but I don’t like being a person on the stage, in the front. I prefer to stay in the background, but as an engineer I can still make a big difference by creating something.”

Andrea Cabot, Mechanical Engineering, Cabo Rojo, PR

What do you do for fun outside of class?
I enjoy being by myself to recharge. We’re surrounded by so many people. You’re never alone, so I need that time for myself, maybe do a face mask or hair mask!