FIRST-YEAR ADMISSION PROFILE
Learning About You Through Our Holistic Approach
When applying to Villanova, you have the opportunity to share all the characteristics and experiences that could make you a Villanovan, and we want to learn about who you are as a student and a person. The Office of Undergraduate Admission takes pride in our multifaceted and holistic application review process. We consider a variety of factors when reviewing a candidate for admission, including high school performance, strength of academic curriculum, standardized test scores (if submitted), writing supplements, extracurricular activities, and recommendation(s).
Data as of May 1, 2026
CLASS OF 2030 ADMISSION PROFILE
28,867
TOTAL APPLICANTS
29.6%
ADMIT RATE
2,000
TARGET CLASS SIZE
50
STATES
73
COUNTRIES
83%
INVOLVED IN COMMUNITY SERVICE
63%
HELD PAYING JOBS
37%
INVOLVED IN THE ARTS
79%
PLAYED SPORTS
4.20-4.55
MIDDLE 50% WEIGHTED GPA
3.85-4.10
MIDDLE 50% UNWEIGHTED GPA
84%
In top 10% of High School Class, where reported
47%
ADMITTED TEST-OPTIONAL
1440-1520
MIDDLE 50% SAT*
33-35
MIDDLE 50% ACT*
* When reported. Villanova is test-optional for the Classes of 2025-2031.
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