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ACCEPTANCE RATE

28.24%

FINANCIAL AID RATE

64%

STUDENT TEACHER RATIO

11:1

DEGREE OFFERED ONLINE

82

FINANCIAL AID AWARD AVG.

$30,900

Average Grants + Scholarship Aid Awarded to Undergraduate Students

Percent of Full-Time Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid

Percent of Students Paying In-State Tuition vs Out-of-State Tuition

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Liberal Arts Degree

The liberal arts program at Villanova University prepares students for careers in marketing, sales, business, social media, graphic design, data analysis and management, computer programming, and information technology networking and support. The program focuses in a structured combination of the arts. Program courses include: biological and physical sciences, social sciences, humanities, and independently designed programs of study. Get more details below including other Pennsylvania colleges that offer liberal arts degrees.

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Villanova University

1033 Chester Pke, Sharon Hill, PA

Villanova University, a nonprofit private institution, offers a variety of program options, allowing students to choose which major is right for them. Located in Villanova, Pennsylvania, it offers a suburban setting for students to study in. The school's Roman Catholic affiliation is one of its defining characteristics and plays an important role within the school's vision. Approximately eleven thousand students are enrolled annually at VU.

Areas of study offered at Villanova University include:

  • Legal Professions And Studies
  • Business And Marketing Studies
  • Health And Clinical Professions
  • Communications And Journalism
  • Social Sciences

To be considered for admissions, students may be required to complete an application, provide letters of recommendations, and submit school records, which are then evaluated by admissions staff. Students may take either the ACT or SAT exam scores to be considered for admissions at Villanova University. A score within the range of 1210 to 1390 on the SAT, or 28 to 31 for the ACT is usually submitted among accepted students. Villanova University admits approximately 40 percent of applicants annually. Of those applicants accepted, around 24 percent enrolled.  Detailed admissions information can be obtained by reaching out to the school or simply requesting it from this page.

The cost of undergraduate tuition is approximately $45,000 annually. Tuition prices may change for any number of reasons, and as such students should visit the school's net price calculator to identify their cost of attendance. The price of on-campus housing is approximately $6,400 for the year. Financial aid may be offered to students that meet the required requirements in the form of loans, grants, scholarships and work study programs.

The VU "Wildcats" have a number of intercollegiate athletic programs through participation in the NCAA. Available athletic programs offered may include the following:

  • Baseball (NCAA Division I-AA)
  • Basketball (NCAA Division I-AA)
  • Track & Field (NCAA Division I-AA)
  • Field Hockey (NCAA Division I-AA)
  • Football (NCAA Division I-AA)

Contact information, academics information, areas of study, and much more can be accessed on school's website at villanova.edu.

Students Enrolled in the Liberal Arts Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Villanova University has offered the following degree levels for students:

  • Associate's Degree
  • Bachelor's Degree
  • Post-Baccalaureate Certificate
  • Master's Degree
  • Post-Masters Certificate

Students by Academic Level (2019)

 Graduates
Associate's Degree2
Bachelor's Degree26
Post-Baccalaureate Certificate0
Master's Degree4
Post-Masters Certificate0

Students by Gender (2019)

 Graduates
Male19
Female13

Students by Race (2019)

 Graduates
Black9
Hispanic5
White15
Multiple Races1
Unknown2

Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.

Career Options for Graduates

Upon completion of the Liberal Arts program at Villanova University, most students have pursued careers in the following fields:

Postsecondary Teachers, All Other

Description

All postsecondary teachers not listed separately.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, postsecondary teachers, all other employment is expected to grow at a rate of 9.3% from 2014 to 2024

Salary & Wages

    • Philadelphia, PA Metropolitan Division
      • Total Employment: 890
      • Average Annual Salary: $71060
    • Wilmington, DE-MD-NJ Metropolitan Division
      • Total Employment: 130
      • Average Annual Salary: $74040

    Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).

    Admission Requirements & Details

    The admissions information below may provide a better idea of the candidates Villanova University accepts. The details may include application requirements and recommendations, as well as any AP college credits that may be transferred.

    College Credits Accepted

    • Dual Credits
    • AP Course Credits
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    Academics & Student Services

    Student Services

    To support students and graduates, Villanova University may offer services to students like those listed below:

    • Online course work available
    • Weekend and night classes available
    • Academic counseling for students
    • Employing students to lower education costs
    • Employment search assistance

    Intercollegiate Athletics

    Villanova University is a Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), with many of the sports belonging to the NCAA Division I-FCS classification. The most popular sports played are listed below:

    • Baseball (Big East Conference)
    • Basketball (Big East Conference)
    • Track and Field (Big East Conference)
    • Field Hockey
    • Football (Colonial Athletic Association)
    • Golf
    • Lacrosse
    • Rowing
    • Soccer
    • Softball
    • Swimming and Diving
    • Tennis
    • Volleyball
    • Water Polo