About Villanova University. Villanova University in Villanova, PA reports an overall acceptance rate of 27.4%, an early-round acceptance rate of 56.0%, an SAT middle 50% of 1410–1500, a class size of 1,779, and a yield of 32.0% based on the most recent Common Data Set filings. Selective Catholic university outside Philadelphia. 87% of admits from top 10% of HS class. Known for business (VSB), engineering, and nursing. Test-optional through Class of 2031.