Villanova University's published cost of attendance is $84,793, but need-based aid reshapes that figure across income levels. Low-income families pay approximately $17,823; middle-income families pay around $20,923; and higher-income families pay approximately $58,741.
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Net prices are averages and may vary. Based on federal data for first-time, full-time students receiving aid.
| Cost Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| Total Cost of Attendance (Sticker Price) | $84,793 |
| Tuition and Fees | $67,776 |
| Room and Board | $17,694 |
| Books and Supplies | $710 |
| Average Financial Aid (Grants and Scholarships) | -$41,037 |
| Average Net Price (What Families Pay) | $43,756 |
| Family Income | Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0–30k | $17,823 |
| $30–48k | $16,496 |
| $48–75k | $20,923 |
| $75–110k | $33,389 |
| $110k+ | $58,741 |
Villanova University's published cost of attendance is $84,793, but need-based aid reshapes that figure across income levels. Low-income families pay approximately $17,823; middle-income families pay around $20,923; and higher-income families pay approximately $58,741. Azimuth ranks Villanova University #1385 for post-graduation affordability among nonprofit four-year institutions. Net prices by income band are medians within those bands; individual aid packages vary, so some families in each band pay more and some less than the figures shown. Villanova's aid structure is need-based, with demonstrated financial need met through a combination of grants, loans, and work-study. Families apply using the FAFSA and CSS Profile. The gap between published sticker price and actual net price reflects institutional aid commitment; families should review the net price illusion to understand how these figures differ and what they mean for household budgeting. Median federal student loan debt at graduation is $25,874, and families using Parent PLUS borrow a median of $40,000; private or institutional loans may add further borrowing that falls outside these federal-only figures — see the Parent PLUS risk framework for how household context shapes PLUS decisions. For a graduate at the institution's median four-year earnings of $104,228, median federal debt of $25,874 projects to a monthly payment of about $292 under standard ten-year repayment. For personalized projections across earnings scenarios — including Parent PLUS planning — use Azimuth's Financial GPS tool.
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How cost compares to graduate earnings and value added.
Graduates earn median 4-year earnings of $104,228, placing Villanova University in the 99.2 percentile for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions. That figure runs well above the $67,139 median at comparable institutions (same control and size band). Graduates earn about $16,964 more than similar students at comparable institutions, placing Villanova University in the 93.8 percentile for earnings beyond expectations among nonprofit four-year institutions. Azimuth ranks Villanova University #25 for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions. The earnings pattern at Villanova University is anchored by Business, which accounts for 31% of degree output and consistently channels graduates into high-earning early careers. Finance stands out as the program combining the largest graduate cohort with the strongest earnings, making it a key driver of the institution's overall return profile. The Finance program graduates 231 students with median 4-year earnings of $131,996, and Azimuth ranks the program #9 for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions . Nursing and Communication and Media Studies also deliver strong early-career outcomes, with median 4-year earnings of $99,540 and $81,497 respectively. Beyond Business, Social Sciences (representing 13% of graduates) and Engineering (12%) round out a program mix that supports broad earnings strength across the institution.
