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Villanova is in the top 10% of the country for social sciences. More specifically it was ranked #53 out of 633 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #4 in Pennsylvania.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Sciences Graduate Degree Schools | 27 |
| Best Social Sciences Master’s Degree Schools | 27 |
| Best Social Sciences Schools | 53 |
| Best Social Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 55 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Villanova University handed out 283 bachelor's degrees in social sciences. This is a decrease of 10% over the previous year when 313 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 10 students received their master’s degree in social sciences from Villanova. This makes it the #282 most popular school for social sciences master’s degree candidates in the country.
Part-time undergraduates at Villanova paid an average of $1,010 per credit hour in 2022-2023. This tuition was the same for both in-state and out-of-state students. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $63,806 | $63,806 |
| Fees | $895 | $895 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,100 | $1,100 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $16,896 | $16,896 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,300 | $2,300 |
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In the 2021-2022 academic year, 283 students earned a bachelor's degree in social sciences from Villanova. About 53% of these graduates were women and the other 47% were men.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Villanova are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 78% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Villanova University with a bachelor's in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 8 |
| Black or African American | 12 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 32 |
| White | 221 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 7 |
Villanova does not offer an online option for its social sciences bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Villanova Online Learning page.
Of the 14 social sciences students who graduated with a master's degree in 2021-2022 from Villanova, about 57% were men and 43% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at Villanova are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 71% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Villanova University with a master's in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 10 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the social sciences majors at Villanova University.
Social Sciences students may decide to major in one of the following focus areas. Individual majors may not be available for all degree levels.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Economics | 124 |
| Political Science & Government | 121 |
| Geography & Cartography | 16 |
| Sociology | 16 |
| International Relations & National Security | 5 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Communication & Journalism | 181 |
| Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities | 54 |
| Foreign Languages & Linguistics | 50 |
| Theology & Religious Vocations | 44 |
| English Language & Literature | 34 |
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