At a glance
Average net price
$43,756
In-state, after aid
6-year graduation rate
91.9%
Admission rate
27%
Undergrad size
6,938
In-state tuition
$67,776
Out-of-state tuition
$67,776
Cost of attendance
$84,793
Median earnings (10y)
$100,423
Admissions
- SAT average
- 1,460
- ACT midpoint
- 33
- Retention
- 95.1%
- Locale
- Suburb
Programs breakdown
22 program areas reported · Academic mix is led by stem (34%), business (24%), social sciences (18%).
- STEM34%
- Health10%
- Business24%
- Humanities & arts13%
- Social sciences18%
- Business24.3%~1,689 students/yr · BusinessCompare schools
- Engineering15.1%~1,047 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Social sciences11.2%~777 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- Health professions10.0%~694 students/yr · HealthCompare schools
- Communication8.7%~603 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Psychology6.7%~468 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~460 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~313 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Computer science3.4%~238 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Mathematics2.6%~178 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Liberal arts1.8%~127 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~119 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- English0.8%~56 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- History0.6%~40 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~32 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~32 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Education0.2%~16 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~16 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~16 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Theology0.1%~8 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~8 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~4 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
Share of all degrees and certificates awarded in each broad CIP-2 program area (U.S. Department of Education, latest reporting year). Estimated students/yr = share × undergrad size.
Specific majors offered
40 specific majors with reported completions. Earnings shown are median annual earnings 1 year after graduation; debt is median student-loan debt at graduation.
| Major | Credential | Grads | Median earnings | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Master's | 532 | $106,590 | — |
| Finance and Financial Management Services. | Bachelor's | 484 | $72,757 | $26,197 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Bachelor's | 415 | $73,794 | $27,000 |
| Law. | First professional | 353 | $63,104 | — |
| Communication and Media Studies. | Bachelor's | 322 | $42,160 | $26,456 |
| Human Resources Management and Services. | Master's | 306 | $84,583 | — |
| Human Resources Management and Services. | Graduate certificate | 256 | — | — |
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods. | Bachelor's | 249 | — | $27,000 |
| Economics. | Bachelor's | 236 | $60,373 | $27,000 |
| Political Science and Government. | Bachelor's | 221 | $39,029 | $25,620 |
| Accounting and Related Services. | Bachelor's | 204 | $69,420 | $25,858 |
| Legal Research and Advanced Professional Studies. | Master's | 199 | — | — |
| Psychology, General. | Bachelor's | 194 | $39,267 | $21,500 |
| Biology, General. | Bachelor's | 167 | $16,892 | $27,000 |
| Marketing. | Bachelor's | 157 | $56,041 | $26,962 |
| Mechanical Engineering. | Bachelor's | 150 | $70,426 | $25,995 |
| Public Administration. | Master's | 133 | $63,051 | — |
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods. | Master's | 119 | — | — |
| Civil Engineering. | Bachelor's | 116 | $64,237 | $27,000 |
| Accounting and Related Services. | Master's | 114 | $62,132 | — |
| Chemical Engineering. | Bachelor's | 100 | $64,479 | $27,000 |
| Computer Science. | Bachelor's | 90 | — | — |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | Bachelor's | 86 | $37,247 | $25,000 |
| Real Estate. | Bachelor's | 85 | $70,782 | $27,000 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Master's | 81 | $114,668 | — |
| Mathematics. | Bachelor's | 79 | $54,493 | $25,454 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | Master's | 76 | $47,856 | — |
| Computer Engineering. | Bachelor's | 76 | $73,492 | $26,000 |
| Public Administration. | Graduate certificate | 70 | — | — |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | First professional | 64 | — | — |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General. | Bachelor's | 63 | $75,949 | $26,225 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Bachelor's | 62 | $60,840 | $27,000 |
| Computer Science. | Master's | 60 | — | — |
| Applied Mathematics. | Master's | 60 | — | — |
| City/Urban, Community, and Regional Planning. | Graduate certificate | 58 | — | — |
| Student Counseling and Personnel Services. | Master's | 58 | $43,978 | — |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics. | Bachelor's | 57 | $34,179 | $27,000 |
| English Language and Literature, General. | Bachelor's | 56 | $37,645 | $26,899 |
| Civil Engineering. | Master's | 54 | $79,452 | — |
| Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering. | Bachelor's | 54 | $71,115 | $27,000 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard Field of Study. Earnings cover graduates who received federal financial aid and are working / not enrolled. Cells marked "—" are not reported or were suppressed for privacy.
About Villanova University
Villanova University is a large institution located in Villanova, Pennsylvania, primarily awarding the bachelor's degree. It enrolls roughly 6,938 undergraduate students in a suburb setting. The most popular fields of study include Business, Engineering, Social sciences.
Cost & tuition
The average net price at Villanova University — what a typical student actually pays after grants and scholarships — is $43,756 per year, which is premium-priced compared to other U.S. institutions. Published tuition is $67,776 per year before aid. Total cost of attendance, including housing, books, and living expenses, comes to about $84,793 annually.
Graduation & earnings outcomes
The 6-year graduation rate is 91.9%, a strong completion outcome. 95.1% of first-time students return for a second year, a useful proxy for student satisfaction and academic fit. Ten years after enrolling, the median graduate earns $100,423 per year according to U.S. Department of Education earnings tracking.
Programs & majors
Villanova University confers degrees and certificates across 22 broad program areas, with the largest concentrations of completions in Business, Engineering, Social sciences. Grouped into wider academic categories, the mix is led by stem (34% of credentials), business (24% of credentials), social sciences (18% of credentials), which gives a quick read on the school's overall academic profile. Use the programs breakdown below to see every reported area, an estimated number of students per program per year, and links to compare other U.S. colleges in the same field.
Admissions
Villanova University accepts 27% of applicants, making it selective. Admitted students have an average SAT score around 1,460. The ACT midpoint for admitted students is roughly 33.
Location & campus
Set in Villanova, Pennsylvania (suburb), Villanova University draws students from across Pennsylvania and beyond. Prospective students often weigh proximity, cost of living, and local industry demand when choosing between schools in this area.
Frequently asked questions about Villanova University
Q.How much does Villanova University cost?
The average net price at Villanova University is $43,756 per year after grants and scholarships, with total cost of attendance around $84,793.
Q.What is the graduation rate at Villanova University?
Villanova University has a 6-year graduation rate of 91.9% according to the latest U.S. Department of Education data.
Q.How hard is it to get into Villanova University?
Villanova University admits 27% of applicants, which is considered selective.
Q.How much do Villanova University graduates earn?
Ten years after enrolling, the median Villanova University graduate earns $100,423 per year.
Q.What is tuition at Villanova University?
Published tuition is $67,776 in-state. Most students pay less than the sticker price after financial aid.
Q.Where is Villanova University located?
Villanova University is located in Villanova, Pennsylvania (ZIP 19085).
Data on this page comes from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and IPEDS, the federal sources colleges are required to report to. Net price, graduation rate, and earnings figures reflect the latest available federal release. Always verify current tuition and program availability directly with Villanova University at their official website.