A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at Villanova are mostly White with a small Hispanic population. The school has low racial diversity. 26% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
74%
|
| Black |
5%
|
| Hispanic |
8%
|
| Asian |
7%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
0%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
| Two or more races |
2%
|
| International |
2%
|
| Race Unknown |
1%
|
There are 13% more female students than male students enrolled at Villanova University with a gender ratio of 16% women to 14% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, Villanova has a significantly lower gender diversity than other US colleges and is not inclusive of females.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
14%
|
| Women |
16%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
1,429
|
| Women |
1,619
|
Villanova serves a very high number of out-of-state students with 80% of the student body residing outside of Pennsylvania or from other countries.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
20%
|
| Out of State |
77%
|
| Foreign |
2%
|
| Unknown Location |
1%
|
12% of students can be considered low-income as indicated by their receipt of Federal Pell Grant Aid.
| Segment | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Students Over 25 Years Old | 7.2% |
| Part time Undergrads | 6.5% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=216597 IPEDS survey data for Villanova University.
Last updated February 24, 2025