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Villanova SAT Scores

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SAT scores needed to get into Villanova University

Average Score and SAT Requirements

Average SAT Score 1455

The average composite SAT score for admitted Villanova University freshman is 1455 out of 1600. Villanova students have the 61st highest average SAT score in the United States. For perspective, a 1455 is in the 98th percentile of all SAT test takers.

SAT Score Range 1400 to 1510

The middle fifty percent of incoming students have SAT composite scores ranging from 1400 to 1510. The 75th percentile score is 1510 while the 25th percentile score is 1400.

Minimum SAT score requirement

The lowest SAT score accepted is not reported by Villanova but we estimate it to be around a 1340 total composite SAT score.

Average SAT Math Score 740

The average score for Villanova students on the math portion of the SAT is 740 out of 800. The 25th percentile of students score a 710 and the 75th percentile score 770.

Average SAT Reading Score 715

The 25th and 75th percentile range for SAT reading scores range from 690 to 740 and the average score for Villanova University students is 715.

Number of Students Submitting SAT Scores

25 percent of students submit SAT scores with their application to Villanova University

Admission Chances by SAT Score

Below are estimated chances of being accepted at Villanova University based on SAT score ranges and the overall admission rate of 25.1%. These chances assume you have an average GPA for the school, around 3.87.

Can I get into Villanova with a 1510 SAT?

  • Score competitiveness Very Good

An SAT score of 1510 or higher is very competitive at Villanova and is a better score than three quarters of students who are accepted. While having an above average chance of acceptance, admission is very competitive. The estimated chance of getting in is around 39% or higher.

Can I get into Villanova with a 1460 SAT?

  • Score competitiveness Above Average

Scores between 1460 to 1500 are above average giving you an advantage over most applicants. While scores in this range are higher than many who apply, admission is very competitive. The estimated chance of getting in is around 26% to 36%.

Can I get into Villanova with a 1400 SAT?

  • Score competitiveness Below Average

SAT scores between 1400 to 1450 are still in the middle range of accepted students a but a little lower than the average. You can get in and have about a 15% to 24% percent chance of being admitted.

Can I get into Villanova with a 1340 SAT?

  • Score competitiveness Reach

SAT scores from 1340 to 1390 are on the very low end of the range where students are accepted. Scores in this range are not competitive with most other applicants but you still have a chance. We estimate scores in this range have less than a 14% chance of admission to Villanova. SAT scores below 1340 likely fall out of the range where students are regularly accepted.

Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2023 starting class
Admission chances to Villanova University by SAT score
SAT Score Admission Chances
1600 64%
1590 62%
1580 59%
1570 56%
1560 53%
1550 50%
1540 47%
1530 44%
1520 42%
1510 39%
1500 36%
1490 33%
1480 31%
1470 28%
1460 26%
1450 24%
1440 22%
1430 20%
1420 18%
1410 16%
1400 15%
1390 14%
1380 12%
1370 11%
1360 10%
1350 9%
1340 8%
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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=216597 IPEDS survey data for Villanova University.