Short answer: the middle 50% of first-year students who enrolled at Villanova University scored about 1395 to 1510 on the SAT, with an average of 1460. That means a quarter of enrolled first-years scored 1395 or lower and a quarter scored 1510 or higher. These numbers come from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.
Villanova at a glance
SAT middle 50%: 1395 to 1510 | Average: 1460
Reading and Writing: 685 to 740 | Math: 710 to 770
ACT middle 50%: 32 to 34
Admission rate: 27%
Villanova SAT scores by section
| Section | 25th percentile | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Reading and Writing | 685 | 740 |
| Math | 710 | 770 |
| Total (sum of sections) | 1395 | 1510 |
The total row adds the two section numbers, so treat it as a close estimate, not an exact percentile of total scores. For comparison, the average SAT score for the class of 2026 was 1045 (528 Reading and Writing, 517 Math), according to College Board.
Does Villanova require the SAT?
No, through the 2026 to 2027 admission cycle (the Class of 2031). Villanova says it is still discussing what happens after that. It also warns that if you apply without scores, the rest of your application carries more weight.
- Superscoring: Villanova superscores the SAT across test dates.
- Self-report: use the form on your Applicant Status Page. Admitted students who enroll send official scores.
- Score deadlines: scores reported by November 10 count for Early Decision I and Early Action, and by January 31 for Early Decision II and Regular Decision. You can change your testing choice by the same dates.
- Homeschooled applicants: must submit scores.
- Presidential Scholarship: scores are not required.
- SAT code: 2959.
Villanova’s own number: for the Class of 2030, 47% were admitted test-optional, and students who reported scores had a middle 50% SAT of 1440 to 1520.
What SAT score should you aim for?
Use Villanova’s Class of 2030 number, 1440 to 1520, as your guide. Send your score if it is 1440 or higher. Below that, test-optional is often the better choice, and almost half of the class was admitted that way.
The score deadline (November 10 or January 31) is after the application deadlines, so a fall SAT can still count. Because Villanova superscores, a December retake for your weaker section can still help a Regular Decision application.
Where do you stand against Villanova’s range?
Take a free full-length practice test and compare your section scores to 740 (Reading and Writing) and 770 (Math).
How to close the gap
- Find your weaker section by comparing each score to Villanova’s 75th percentile above.
- Practice at the top difficulty level. Scores in this range come from getting the hardest questions right. Try these hard SAT math questions and this hard SAT English practice test.
- Drill your weak skills in Targeted Practice.
- Compare schools with similar ranges in the College Finder.
Frequently asked questions
What SAT score do you need for Villanova?
There is no cutoff, but the middle 50% of enrolled first-year students scored about 1395 to 1510.
What is the average SAT score at Villanova?
College Scorecard lists an average of 1460.
Does Villanova require the SAT?
No. Villanova is test-optional through the 2026-27 cycle (Class of 2031) and superscores the SAT.
Sources
- U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard: Villanova University (latest admissions data, accessed October 2026).
- Villanova Undergraduate Admission, First-Year Applicants.
- Villanova Undergraduate Admission, First-Year Admission Profile.
- College Board Newsroom, Class of 2026 SAT results.
Frequently Asked Questions
What SAT score do you need for Villanova?
There is no cutoff, but the middle 50% of enrolled first-year students scored about 1395 to 1510.
What is the average SAT score at Villanova?
College Scorecard lists an average of 1460.
Does Villanova require the SAT?
No. Villanova is test-optional through the 2026-27 cycle (Class of 2031) and superscores the SAT.