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$67,776
per year
In-State Tuition
23%
Acceptance Rate
92%
Graduation Rate
95%
Retention Rate
Villanova University is a private university in Villanova, PA.
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5 exams
15 credits
$33,888 saved
8 exams
24 credits
$54,221 saved
14 exams
42 credits
$94,886 saved
22 of 22 CLEP exams accepted
Technology & Computer Science
Business & Finance
Science & Research
Social Services & Nonprofit
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".
13
Sports
8
Men's teams
10
Women's teams
Team Sports(8)
Football
Basketball
Baseball
Softball
Soccer
Volleyball
Lacrosse
Field Hockey
Individual Sports(2)
Tennis
Golf
Aquatic Sports(3)
Swimming and Diving
Water Polo
Rowing
Typical Admitted Student
Application Requirements
In-State Students
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
CLEP Savings at Villanova University
⚠️ Partial acceptance — verify which exams apply
Each 3-credit CLEP exam (~$97) replaces approximately $2,259 in tuition.
5 exams
15 credits
Save $33,888
8 exams
24 credits
Save $54,221
14 exams
42 credits
Save $94,886
Verified Jul 2026
5 exams
15 credits
$33,888 saved
8 exams
24 credits
$54,221 saved
14 exams
42 credits
$94,886 saved
⚠️ Partial acceptance — not all exams listed below may be accepted. Verify each with the registrar before planning your CLEP strategy.
| 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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