For the application year 2024, Villanova University reported a Regular Decision acceptance rate of 22.8% from a pool of 22,194 applicants, with 5,054 students admitted. This marks an increase from the previous year's acceptance rate of 21.3%, where 22,368 applicants vied for admission and 4,761 were accepted. The acceptance rate has fluctuated slightly over the past few years, with rates of 23.0% in 2022 and 23.7% in 2021, but shows a notable declining trend from a higher 25.9% in 2020. Historically, the data reveals a competitive environment, reflecting a consistent number of applicants while acceptance rates gradually narrow.