Villanova University Demographics & Diversity Overview

29%
Minority Students
54%
Female Students
2%
International
50
States Represented

Race & Ethnicity

Villanova University has a diverse student body with 29% students of color and 2% international students, creating a rich multicultural learning environment that celebrates students from all racial and ethnic backgrounds.

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White
69.9%(5,096)
Hispanic
10.8%(786)
African American
6.1%(442)
Asian
7.4%(543)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.0%(3)
Pacific Islander
0.1%(6)
Two or More Races
4.1%(299)
Unknown
1.6%(114)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color29%
Total Enrollment11,571
International Students2%

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
45.6%(3,393)
Women
54.4%(4,054)

Gender Statistics

Men3,393

29% of total enrollment

Women4,054

35% of total enrollment

Age Distribution

Villanova University serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 85% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 3% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.

Undergraduate Ages

Under 18
1.8%(130)
18-19
45.4%(3,207)
20-21
44.5%(3,140)
22-24
4.6%(326)
25+
3.7%(260)

Graduate Student Ages

20-21
1.7%(53)
22-24
27.9%(849)
25+
70.4%(2,145)

Age Diversity Insights

85%

Traditional Age (18-21)

3%

Non-Traditional (25+)

36%

Graduate Students

Geographic Diversity

Villanova University attracts students from across the United States and internationally, with 2% international students contributing to a globally diverse campus community. The student body includes 21% in-state residents, 77% out-of-state students, and 2% international students, creating rich cross-cultural learning opportunities.

Geographic Origin

In-State
20.7%(352)
Out-of-State
77.2%(1,314)
International
2.1%(35)

Regional Representation

In-State352

21% of student body

Out-of-State1,314

77% of student body

International35

2% of student body

States Represented

50 states are represented on campus.

Diversity Metrics

Ethnic Diversity

29%

Students of Color

Gender Balance

54%

Female Students

Global Reach

2%

International

Age Diversity

3%

Non-Traditional Age