College Spotlight: Villanova University
The Details:
Location: Villanova, Pennsylvania
Institution Type: Private Catholic University
Student Body: 6,700 Undergraduates
Student/Faculty Ratio: 11:1
Acceptance Rate: 25%*
Average SAT: 1400-1500*
Average ACT: 32-34*
*for class of 2025
Admissions 411:
Early Action: November 1st
Early Decision I: November 1st
Early Decision II: January 15th
Regular Decision: January 15th
Test-Optional: Yes, only for the 2020-21 and 2021-22 admission cycles
Required Application: Common App
Personal Essay: Required
The Vibe:
Villanova is widely known for its mission to not only foster intellectual growth within students, but to also help them reach their full potential as a person. Following the famous words by Augustine, “Become What You Are Not Yet,” Villanovans are very dedicated to challenging and finding themselves. Although one might initially be distracted by the beautiful gothic architecture while visiting campus, what really makes Villanova beautiful is its tight community, full of motivated individuals seeking to ignite change.
Did You Know?
Villanova University is the only Augustinian Catholic university in the nation.
Although the mascot of Villanova is “Will D. Cat,” this was not always the case. Throughout the 1930s and 40s, Villanova acquired live wildcats to bring to games. Each one was named Count Villan.
Villanova has produced many notable alumni, including First Lady Jill Biden.
NFL Hall of Famer Howie Long attended Villanova, and a Villanovan has participated in every Summer Olympics since 1948.
Villanova has several military and government officials as alumni, including governors, senators, generals, and admirals as alumni.