Villanova University Acceptance Rate
Villanova, Pennsylvania · Private not-for-profit · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 23,127
- Admitted
- 5,810
- Yield
- 29.9%
- Test policy
- Test-optional
Latest official IPEDS 2023–24 · Updated July 2026
Acceptance rate & applications over time
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Over the 10 years of federal data, Villanova University's acceptance rate has fallen from 49.3% in 2014–15 to 25.1% in 2023–24. Applications grew from 15,705 to 23,127 (+47%) over that period.
Its 25.1% rate makes Villanova University more selective than about 94% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 108 tracked Pennsylvania schools, it is more selective than about 95%.
Villanova University has been test-optional since 2021–22. Of admitted students, 29.9% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 15,705 | 7,748 | 49.3% | 1,668 |
| 2015–16 | 16,206 | 7,761 | 47.9% | 1,700 |
| 2016–17 | 17,272 | 7,514 | 43.5% | 1,678 |
| 2017–18 | 21,123 | 7,605 | 36% | 1,724 |
| 2018–19 | 22,741 | 6,645 | 29.2% | 1,688 |
| 2019–20 | 22,909 | 6,470 | 28.2% | 1,695 |
| 2020–21 | 22,083 | 6,770 | 30.7% | 1,700 |
| 2021–22 | 24,410 | 6,162 | 25.2% | 1,772 |
| 2022–23 | 23,835 | 5,576 | 23.4% | 1,779 |
| 2023–24 | 23,127 | 5,810 | 25.1% | 1,740 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 12,888 | 3,200 | 24.8% |
| Men | 10,239 | 2,610 | 25.5% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test-optional (considered if submitted).
| Test | 25th–75th percentile | % submitting |
|---|---|---|
| SAT EBRW | 690–740 | 25% |
| SAT Math | 710–770 | |
| ACT Composite | 32–34 | 11% |
How Villanova University compares
Where this school sits among peers of similar selectivity — each dot is a school's current acceptance rate on the same scale.
Frequently asked
What is Villanova University's acceptance rate?
Villanova University's acceptance rate is 25.1% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (5,810 admitted of 23,127 applicants).
Is Villanova University test optional?
Villanova University is test-optional: SAT/ACT scores are considered if submitted but not required.
How many people apply to Villanova University?
Villanova University received 23,127 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 5,810.
What SAT score do you need for Villanova University?
Admitted students at Villanova University typically scored 690–740 on SAT Reading/Writing and 710–770 on SAT Math (middle-50% ranges).
Is Villanova University getting harder to get into?
Villanova University has become harder to get into: its acceptance rate went from 49.3% in 2014–15 to 25.1% in 2023–24.
How this is calculated
Acceptance rate = admitted ÷ applicants, first-time degree-seeking undergraduates, from the U.S. Department of Education's IPEDS Admissions (ADM) survey; institution details from the IPEDS Institutional Characteristics (HD) survey. Data span: 2014–15 to 2023–24. Official site: www.villanova.edu/.