SAT University Admissions Guide

Villanova University

Also known as: Villanova, VU, Wildcats

Private Nonprofit school in Villanova, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Founded in 1842 by the Order of Saint Augustine, Villanova is the oldest Catholic university in Pennsylvania and one of two Augustinian institutions in the U.S. Its 430‑acre suburban campus enrolls about 6,791 undergraduates and 3,108 postgraduates across liberal arts, business, engineering, nursing and social sciences. Classified as an R2 doctoral university, Villanova spends over $26 million on research annually and fields NCAA Division I Wildcats teams in the Big East. The campus is known for community service initiatives and the largest student‑run Special Olympics festival.

private nonprofit

Catholic

test-optional

research oriented

SAT Scores are optional

This university has a test-optional policy.

Applicants may choose whether to submit SAT or ACT scores; if submitted, scores are superscored and considered alongside grades, essays and activities; those who opt not to submit are evaluated on the remaining application materials.

Note: Some programs or scholarships may still recommend or require SAT scores. Always verify the latest admission criteria on the official university website.

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