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Villanova University

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Sticker Price vs What You Actually Pay

12% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating Villanova enrolls a meaningful share of lower-income students.

Full Cost Breakdown

Room & Board	$16,896
Total Cost of Attendance	$84,793

What You'll Actually Pay (Net Price by Income)

After financial aid, the real cost depends on your family's income. These are average net prices for students receiving aid.

Family Income	Annual Net Price	4-Year Total
$0-30k	$17,823	$71,292
$30-48k	$16,496	$65,984
$48-75k	$20,923	$83,692
$75-110k	$33,389	$133,556
$110k+	$58,741	$234,964

Financial Aid & Student Debt at Villanova University

12.0%

Pell Grant Recipients

$25,874

Median Debt at Graduation

Is Villanova University Worth the Cost? (ROI Analysis)

$100,423

Median Earnings (10yr)

$25,874

Median Debt

3.9x

Earnings-to-Debt Ratio

A ratio above 2x generally means the investment pays off. Villanova University — 3.9x ratio is excellent — graduates earn well relative to their debt burden.

Villanova University True Cost by Family Income

12% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating Villanova enrolls a meaningful share of lower-income students.

Family Income	Annual Net Price	4-Year Total
$0-30k	$17,823	$71,292
$30-48k	$16,496	$65,984
$48-75k	$20,923	$83,692
$75-110k	$33,389	$133,556
$110k+	$58,741	$234,964

Cost Breakdown

Room & Board	$16,896
Total Cost of Attendance	$84,793

Financial Aid & Student Debt

12.0%

Pell Grant Recipients

Students from low-income families

$25,874

Median Debt at Graduation

Federal loans only

$84,905

Median Earnings (6yr)

6 years after enrollment

Villanova University Tuition & Cost FAQs

How much does Villanova University actually cost per year?

Villanova University's sticker price (cost of attendance) is $84,793/yr — that includes tuition, room and board, and fees. After financial aid, the average family pays just $29,474/yr, a 65% discount off sticker price.

Does Villanova University offer good financial aid?

12% of Villanova University students receive Pell Grants (federal need-based aid). Most US colleges including Villanova University also award institutional grants on top of federal aid — apply via FAFSA, plus the CSS Profile if Villanova University requires it.

What income bracket pays the least at Villanova University?

Families earning under $30,000/yr typically pay around $17,823/yr at Villanova University after financial aid, while families earning over $110,000/yr pay closer to $58,741/yr. The full breakdown by income bracket is in the True Cost table above.

Is Villanova University worth the cost?

Villanova University graduates earn a median of $100,423 10 years post-graduation. Against a 4-year sticker cost of about $339,172 (less for most families with aid), grads typically recoup the investment within several years of work.