# Villanova University

**Admissions Numbers**

* 7 VetLink applicants matriculated
* Villanova is *test-optional* for transfer applicants and remains test-optional for first-year applicants through the 2026-27 admission campaign (Class of 2031).
* 100% veterans applied as transfer\*
* 3.57 Average GPA of VetLink applicants\*

  (\*applicant reported)

#### **How to Apply**

Application available on Common App 

* School Report + Official transcripts
* Application fee (Waiver available)
* Teacher recommendation
* Counselor recommendation (Optional)
* Standardized test scores (Optional)
* Financial Assistance Application (Optional)

#### Admissions Deadlines 

* Early Action Application Deadline: November 1
* Early Decision I Deadline: November 1
* Early Decision II Deadline: Janaury 15
* Regular Decision Application Deadline: January 15
* Fall Start Transfer Application Deadline: May 15

<table data-view="cards"><thead><tr><th></th><th></th><th></th><th></th><th></th><th></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>Demographics</strong> </td><td>6,700 enrolled undergraduate students</td><td>46% Males // 54% Females</td><td>__% first-generation college students</td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td><strong>Academics</strong></td><td>150+ Majors &#x26; Programs Offered</td><td>11:1 student-faculty ratio</td><td>23 Average Student Class Size</td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td><strong>Top Academic Programs</strong></td><td>Business, Management, Marketing &#x26; Related Support Services</td><td>Social Sciences</td><td>Engineering</td><td>Health Professions and Related Programs</td><td>Communication, Journalism &#x26; Related Programs</td></tr></tbody></table>

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#### Financial Aid & Scholarships

* $85,316 average cost of attendance for full time Undergraduate programs
* Need-Blind Applications
* Fully fund the tuition and fees for up to 50 qualifying undergraduate students
* Villanova is dedicated to providing students with financial assistance on the basis of the student's ability to contribute through grants, loans & student employment
* 65% of Students receiving need-based financial aid
* $36,000 Average grant award

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#### Veterans Campus Life&#x20;

* Office of Veterans and Military Service Members - dedicated to assisting veterans and their dependents as they reach personal, professional and academic goals
* Prince Family Veterans Resource Center -hosts veteran-focused programming, Veterans Affairs (VA) benefits, career counseling and assistance with military-to-civilian transition
* Learning Support Services - offers a variety of support services, including academic coaching, study tools and workshops, and academic accommodations
* 300+ student organizations

<table data-card-size="large" data-view="cards"><thead><tr><th></th><th></th><th></th><th></th><th></th><th></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>Knowledge in Action</strong> </td><td>$250K in summer undergraduate research support</td><td>250,000 hours spent by Villanova students in service</td><td>Study abroad opportunities for semester &#x26; year-long, summer, intensive, and partner programs to allow students to explore based on their interests</td><td>Center for Research &#x26; Fellowships - connects students, faculty &#x26; alumni to programs of research &#x26; scholarship on-campus &#x26; around the world</td><td></td></tr><tr><td><strong>Alumni &#x26; Outcomes</strong> </td><td>135,000 Active Alumni Worldwide</td><td>89.5% Graduation Rate</td><td>98.9% undergraduate class of 2022 successful placement rate</td><td>$71,000 average undergraduate starting salary</td><td>150+ Fulbright, Rhodes &#x26;other nationally competitive scholarships earned since 2017</td></tr></tbody></table>

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#### More Resources

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