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Villanova Law School
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Villanova Law School

Villanova, Pennsylvania

Rank 48 (USNWR 2025)
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JD Admissions & Requirements

Data from 2024 admissions cycle

164
LSAT
3.81
GPA
21.9%
Admit Rate

Villanova Law School is a prestigious JD program located in Villanova, Pennsylvania. In the competitive 2025 law school rankings, Villanova Law School was ranked 48 by US News & World Report, making it a strong option for prospective law students in the current application cycle. For the 2024 admissions cycle, Villanova Law School has an entering 1L class size of approximately 212 with an acceptance rate of 21.9%, positioning it among the competitive law schools for JD applicants.

Also known as

VILLANOVA UNIVERSITY 'Nova Nova
Law School Applications
2740
JD application volume in 2024 cycle
JD Acceptance Rate
21.9%
86th percentile
JD Program Size
212
66th percentile
JD Tuition Cost
$116k

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About Villanova Law School

Founded in 1953, Villanova University Charles Widger School of Law provides broad-based legal education that is grounded in academic rigor, practical hands-on training, and a foundation in business that prepares graduates for diverse and rewarding legal careers.

Students find an educational experience at Villanova that directly aligns with the demands of professional practice. Central to our “Where Law Meets Business” philosophy is an innovative curriculum that directly aligns with the demands of professional practice, infusing vital business principles, professionalism skills, and practical experience into each student’s education. Using real-world problems, simulations, and role-playing exercises, Villanova students learn by doing and are equipped with the knowledge and skills necessary to succeed in today’s competitive job market—whatever their chosen field.

Law school: Where you spend three years learning to think like a lawyer, then a lifetime trying to think like a human again.

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