Villanova University Demographics & Diversity Overview

30%
Minority Students
54%
Female Students
3%
International
42
States Represented

Race & Ethnicity

Villanova University has a diverse student body with 30% students of color and 3% international students, creating a rich multicultural learning environment that celebrates students from all racial and ethnic backgrounds.

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White
69.7%(4,766)
Hispanic
11.1%(758)
African American
5.9%(403)
Asian
7.4%(508)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.0%(3)
Pacific Islander
0.1%(6)
Two or More Races
4.1%(283)
Unknown
1.7%(114)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color30%
Total Enrollment10,383
International Students3%

Cultural Engagement

Villanova University offers numerous cultural organizations, diversity programs, and multicultural events that celebrate the rich backgrounds of our student community.

Gender Distribution

Villanova University has a gender distribution of 54% female students and 46% male students.

Overall Gender Distribution

Men
46.3%(3,235)
Women
53.7%(3,754)

Gender Statistics

Men3,235

31% of total enrollment

Women3,754

36% of total enrollment

Age Distribution

Villanova University serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 90% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 3% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.

Undergraduate Ages

Under 18
1.0%(70)
18-19
45.6%(3,187)
20-21
44.4%(3,105)
22-24
5.7%(397)
25+
3.3%(230)

Graduate Student Ages

20-21
1.0%(34)
22-24
25.4%(863)
25+
73.6%(2,497)

Age Diversity Insights

90%

Traditional Age (18-21)

3%

Non-Traditional (25+)

33%

Graduate Students

Geographic Diversity

Villanova University attracts students from across the United States and internationally, with 3% international students contributing to a globally diverse campus community. The student body includes 18% in-state residents, 79% out-of-state students, and 3% international students, creating rich cross-cultural learning opportunities.

Geographic Origin

In-State
18.4%(325)
Out-of-State
78.8%(1,388)
International
2.8%(49)

Regional Representation

In-State325

18% of student body

Out-of-State1,388

79% of student body

International49

3% of student body

States Represented

42 states are represented on campus.

Diversity Metrics

Ethnic Diversity

30%

Students of Color

Gender Balance

54%

Female Students

Global Reach

3%

International

Age Diversity

3%

Non-Traditional Age