Villanova University Transfer and Admissions Information

Private

4 year
7,111

Full + Part time Students
1:12

Faculty to Student Ratio
2%

Transfer Student Ratio
$30.6K

Avg. Financial Aid

The College of Professional Studies at Villanova University provides an academically rigorous education to high achieving adults who are balancing educational and professional aspirations with life’s commitments. High-rigor, high-touch, high-flex and high-tech, CPS offers learners of all ages an academically challenging and collegiate educational experience that is transformative. CPS offers students a variety of pathways to enrich their lives, enhance their value in the workplace and pursue new careers.

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Overview

Founded	1842
Total Faculty	634
Full-Time Undergraduate	6,603
Part-Time Undergraduate	508
Transfer Students	132
Programs	121 Programs
Courses	4,436 Courses
Transfer Agreements	2 incoming Transfer Agreements
Equivalencies	2,328 outgoing Equivalencies

Financial Information

In-State Tuition	$16,368
Out-of-State Tuition	$16,368
Books and Supplies	$950
Federal Loans: Undergrads receiving aid	45%
Federal Loans: Average amount received	$7,094
Scholarships & Grants: Undergrads receiving aid	51%
Scholarships & Grants: Average amount received	$23,511

Scholarships and Financial Aid:

Villanova University is dedicated to providing students and parents with financial aid, payment options, and alternative financing choices to assist in meeting educational expenses.

Information for Transfer In Students

Accepts Transfers:

Villanova welcomes applications from students with previous college experience.

Transfer Application Requirements

Minimum GPA:

Students in the College of Professional Studies, on average, are 37 years old with 5-11 years work experience and have generally earned at least 15 college credits. For information regarding Villanova’s programs geared towards traditional-aged undergraduate learners, please visit the Office of University Admissions for additional information.
Official Transcripts:

Official Transcripts from each post-secondary school attended are required. as well as official high school transcripts.
SAT Scores:

The College of Professional Studies does not require SAT scores.
Essay:

Essay discussing your educational interests and professional goals.
Application Fee:

$50 non-refundable application fee.
Other Requirements:

Please send a current course catalog from all colleges and universities that you have attended to the Office of University Admission (Attention:Transfer).
Apply Here:

https://www1.villanova.edu/content/university/professional-studies/academics/degrees-certificates/admissions-credit.html

Transfer Credit Policy

Minimum Grade:

You must earn a grade of "C" or better at an accredited institution in order for appropriate credit to be given.
Credits (Min/Max):

Villanova accepts a maximum of 60 transfer credits from other institutions. In order to earn a degree from Villanova, at least half of all major courses and the final 30 credits of a degree program must be taken here at Villanova.
Transfer Policy Document:

Villanova University Transfer Credit Policy.pdf

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