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$67,776
per year
In-State Tuition
23%
Acceptance Rate
92%
Graduation Rate
95%
Retention Rate
Villanova University is an educational institution in Villanova, PA. Check program requirements, costs and credit policies with the institution.
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22 of 22 CLEP exams accepted
Conditions Villanova University places on CLEP credit
These CLEP values come from the transfer policy of Villanova's College of Professional Studies and apply to students in that college, which accepts CLEP at a minimum score of 60 and does not publish a credit amount for each exam. Villanova awards exam credit according to each college's own policy, and its other undergraduate colleges do not publish a CLEP policy. If you plan to enter Villanova as a first-year student, confirm with your college before scheduling an exam.
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Broad degrees built to transfer into a bachelor’s program rather than lead to one specific career. They’re a common starting point at community colleges — you pick your major after you transfer.
A self-directed program drawing on several fields, usually taken to complete general-education requirements before transferring. NCES CIP 24.0102 "General Studies".
A broad program in the humanities -- literature, history, philosophy, languages and the arts -- taken as a general or transfer degree rather than a single-discipline major. NCES CIP 24.0103 "Humanities/Humanistic Studies".
A broad program across the humanities, social sciences, mathematics and natural sciences, most often taken as a transfer degree into a bachelor's program. NCES CIP 24.0101 "Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies".
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Application Requirements
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In-State Students
Villanova's merit awards include the competitive Presidential Scholarship (tuition, housing, meals) for 25 students; apply by January 15.
Villanova National Merit Scholarship
Automatic$500 to $2,000 (period not stated)
Be named a National Merit Finalist and select Villanova as your first college choice
For National Merit Finalists who choose Villanova as their first college choice.
Presidential Scholarship
CompetitiveTuition, on-campus housing, a meal plan, the general fee and the textbook program fee, for up to eight semesters
Renewable: Abide by Presidential Scholars Program policies and stay in good standing
Apply for admission by January 15; selected candidates are invited in January to submit a supplemental application, and finalists attend a required on-campus interview program
25 awarded each year. No minimum GPA or test score; test scores are not required for the current cycle. International students eligible; transfer students are not.
St. Martin de Porres Scholarship
CompetitiveFull cost of tuition and general fees
No published minimums; chosen from applicants.
Submit a complete first-year application for admission and the financial aid application (FAFSA and any state grant application)
For academically talented students with a demonstrated commitment to advocacy and social justice. The award may be reduced by Federal Pell or state grant funding.
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College scholarship pageChecked Oct 27, 2026
From the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard, most recent reporting cohort.
Net Price(family income < $30K)
$17,823
Per year, after grants & scholarships
Median Earnings
$100,423
10 years after entry, working full-time
Median Debt at Graduation
$25,874
Among completers who borrowed
Conditions Villanova University places on CLEP credit
These CLEP values come from the transfer policy of Villanova's College of Professional Studies and apply to students in that college, which accepts CLEP at a minimum score of 60 and does not publish a credit amount for each exam. Villanova awards exam credit according to each college's own policy, and its other undergraduate colleges do not publish a CLEP policy. If you plan to enter Villanova as a first-year student, confirm with your college before scheduling an exam.
| Exam | Credits | Min Score | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
CLEP American Government Political Science | — | 60 | Accepted |
CLEP American Literature Literature & Humanities | — | 60 | Accepted |
CLEP Analyzing and Interpreting Literature Literature & Humanities | — | 60 | Accepted |
CLEP Biology Biology & Science | — | 60 | Accepted |
CLEP Calculus Mathematics | — | 60 | Accepted |
CLEP Chemistry Science | — | 60 | Accepted |
CLEP English Literature Literature & Humanities | — | 60 | Accepted |
CLEP Financial Accounting Accounting | — | 60 | Accepted |
CLEP History of the United States I History | — | 60 | Accepted |
CLEP History of the United States II History | — | 60 | Accepted |
Type
Private University
Location
Villanova, Pennsylvania
Delaware County
Control
Private
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