Villanova SAT Scores

SAT Score Ranges for Admitted Students:

• Score Range: 1350–1490 (middle 50% of admitted students)
• Average Score: Approximately 1420
• 75th Percentile: Around 1490, meaning top applicants often score at or above this mark

Key Points:

• Villanova University has a test-optional policy for SAT and ACT scores, allowing applicants to decide whether to submit them.
• When submitted, SAT scores are evaluated as part of a holistic review process, with no strict minimum threshold but a preference for competitive scores.
• Villanova does practice superscoring, combining the highest section scores from multiple SAT test dates to create the best possible composite score.
• Alternatives such as strong AP or IB test results can bolster an application, especially for test-optional applicants.
• For those submitting scores, aiming for an SAT score of 1420 or higher is recommended to align with the average of admitted students at Villanova University.