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Does Villanova prefer that applications be submitted on-line or completed using the paper application?
It is strongly preferred that all candidates apply to Villanova by utilizing
the on-line
Villanova Preliminary Application and the
Common Application. Please follow the directions and submit your completed application by the appropriate deadline.
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Do I need to take the SAT or the ACT?
All undergraduate freshmen applicants are required to take either the SAT (Scholastic Assessment Test) or the ACT Assessment (American College Testing Program). When you register for the SAT or the ACT, please request that the test results are sent directly to Villanova University. The
SAT institutional code is 2959 and the
ACT institutional code is 3744. For more information on the SAT please visit www.collegeboard.com, and for the ACT please visit www.act.org. In order to ensure that we receive your official SAT or ACT results on time, please take the exam no later than one month prior to the deadline. If you are applying under Early Action, this means the last opportunity to take the test is October; and if you are applying for Regular Decision, this means the last chance to take the test is December.
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Do I need to take any SAT II exams?
Villanova no longer requires that applicants take any SAT II examinations for placement.
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English is not my first language, am I required to take additional tests?
If English is not your first language, you are required to take either the TOEFL
or the IELTS. On the TOEFL, you must score at least a 550 (paper test), 213
(computer based) or 90 (iBT). On the IELTS, you must score at least a 7.0. If,
however, you score at least a 550 on the Critical Reading portion of the SAT, we
will consider waiving the TOEFL or IELTS requirement.
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How many letters of recommendation should I send?
The Admission Committee likes to see one letter of recommendation from an applicant's Secondary School counselor in addition to the required Secondary School Counselor Report.
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How much does it cost to attend Villanova as an undergraduate student?
For detailed information regarding cost of attendance, please refer to this web site: http://www.villanova.edu/enroll/finaid/costs.htm.
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How do I know if my application is complete?
You can check your application for completeness on-line. You will need to use the Login ID and PIN provided by the Office of University Admission
sent by postal mail on November 23, 2007 to early action applicants and January
25, 2008 to regular decision applicants.
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Where is Villanova University?
Villanova is located 12 miles (20 kilometers) west of Philadelphia, which is the fifth largest city in the United States. We are just thirty minutes away from cultural, historical and entertainment opportunities which a major metropolitan area offers - yet one can retreat to the serene surroundings of our suburban campus community. Villanova is connected by rail lines to downtown Philadelphia, the Philadelphia International Airport and metropolitan cities such as Boston, Washington D.C. and New York City. To learn more about the surrounding area and Philadelphia, please visit GoPhila.
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How do I go about visiting Villanova's campus?
Campus Tours and
Group Admission Presentations are scheduled throughout the
year. Please get availability dates before you arrive at campus. Accepted
students who are interested in sitting in on classes should contact the Dean's Office
of the appropriate academic college.
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What is the weather like year-round?
Pennsylvania is fortunate to experience all four seasons. Below are average ranges for each season:
- Summer (June, July, August/September): Fo 70-94 or Co 21-34
- Fall (September, October, November): Fo 50-68 or Co 10-20
- Winter (December, January, February/March): Fo 24-42 or Co 0-6
- Spring (March, April, May): Fo 42-68 or Co 6-20
For up to date information regarding weather, please visit www.weather.com.
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Where will I live?
On-campus housing is guaranteed for freshmen for the first three consecutive years, with only a limited number of places available for the last year. University sponsored housing is offered to transfer students on a limited basis. To learn more about housing, please visit the Office for Residence Life.
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