School profile
Villanova University Lacrosse
Villanova University in Villanova, Pennsylvania fields Division 1 men's lacrosse and Division 1 women's lacrosse in the Big East Conference. The school admits 27 percent of applicants, with a middle 50 percent SAT range of 1,395 to 1,510, and enrolls 6,938 undergraduates.
Location
Villanova, PA
Admit rate
27%
SAT range
1,395-1,510
Undergraduates
6,938
The programs
| Team | Division | Conference |
|---|---|---|
| Men's | Division 1 | Big East Conference |
| Women's | Division 1 | Big East Conference |
How Villanova University compares
With a 27 percent admit rate, Villanova University is more selective than 90 percent of the college lacrosse schools we track. The middle half of admitted students scored between 1,395 and 1,510 on the SAT, or 32 to 34 on the ACT, which is the honest yardstick for whether it belongs on your list as a safety, a fit, or a reach. At 6,938 undergraduates, it is the 8th largest of the 72 lacrosse schools in Pennsylvania with published data. Academically it sits in our highest tier, so a coach who wants you can be worth real leverage in admissions, and academic merit aid can stack on top of any athletic money. Conference opponents recruit from the same pool, so the 7 peer schools listed below belong on the same target list. Admissions figures are College Scorecard data from 2023.
Conference opponents with published data
Recruits considering Villanova University usually email these staffs in the same batch.
- Butler University85% admit · SAT 1,160-1,350
- Georgetown University13% admit · SAT 1,390-1,550
- Marquette University81% admit · SAT 1,200-1,360
- Providence College51% admit · SAT 1,250-1,390
- St. John's University83% admit · SAT 1,150-1,340
- University of Connecticut52% admit · SAT 1,210-1,440
- Xavier University86% admit · SAT 1,103-1,310
Common questions
Does Villanova University have a lacrosse team?
Yes. Villanova University fields Division 1 men's lacrosse and Division 1 women's lacrosse in Villanova, Pennsylvania, competing in the Big East Conference. Contact details for the coaching staff are in the Vantage database.
How hard is it to get into Villanova University?
Villanova University admits 27 percent of applicants, making it more selective than 90 percent of college lacrosse schools. The middle 50 percent SAT range is 1,395 to 1,510. For a recruit, coach support can meaningfully change those odds, which is why you start the conversation early.
How big is Villanova University?
Villanova University enrolls 6,938 undergraduates, the 8th largest among the 72 lacrosse schools in Pennsylvania with published data. Size drives class sizes, campus feel, and game-day atmosphere, so visit before you decide it fits.