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Admissions

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  • Overview
  • Process
  • Deadlines
  • Tuition
  • Class Profile

Overview

You’re selective. So are we.

We’re looking for Type V Personalities. And if you haven’t gotten it by now—that means that when crafting our class, we’re looking for more than the typical MBA student. The program is rigorous, so as a baseline, we need to see indicators that show us you’ll be successful in the classroom—and that is where your GPA, GMAT, and work experience come into the equation.

What else in the mix? We need to see that you’re the type that has drive, the type that works well in a collaborative environment, and the type that cares about the intersection of business and the community.

We need to see that you’re a Type V Personality. Your resume, transcripts, and recommendations help paint a picture for us of who you are—but in your essays you have the unique opportunity to show us a bit more. It’s so important to us that we know you are a Type V Personality that we’re not just suggesting you tell us—we’re asking you to. You’ll see what we mean when you read our application essays.

Application Process

    As an MBA applicant, you’ll need to submit the following items:
  • The online application
  • A $50 application fee
  • Undergraduate and/or graduate transcripts
  • 2 Essays (contained within the online application)
  • 2 Recommendations
  • GMAT Score*
  • Your professional resume
  • An Interview: Fast Track applicants are interviewed by invitation only.  Interviews are not required for Flex Track applicants, but can take place upon request.

GMAT may be waived for candidates with a terminal degree.  Please contact us for more information.

    If you are an applicant who earned a degree outside the US, we’ll also need:
  • An evaluation of your transcripts (please use ECE or WES)
  • TOEFL score (if your degree came from a country where English was not the native language)

If you are applying to the EMBA, MAC, or MSF, please click here for the application process requirements.

Application Checklist

Requirements Flex Track Fast Track JD/MBA Post MBA EMBA
Interview No Yes No No Yes
Resume Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Essays Yes Yes Yes No Yes
Letters of Recommendation Yes Yes Yes No Yes
Application Fee $50 $50 $50 N/A $50
Transcripts Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
GMAT Yes Yes Yes N/A Optional
GMAT Testing Code 8PP-NJ-09 8PP-NJ-49 8PP-NJ-09 N/A 8PP-NJ-09
TOEFL Testing Code 2952-02 2952-02 2952-02 2952-02 2952-02

Deadlines

Fast Track Deadlines

Applications are reviewed in rounds.

The Fast Track only begins once per year, in the fall semester. You must select your location preference, Villanova or Philadelphia, within the online application.

  • Round 1: February 15
  • Round 2: April 15
  • Round 3: June 30th

Flex Track Deadlines

Applications accepted on a rolling basis. Students are admitted in Fall, Spring, or Summer semesters.

  • Fall Deadline: June 30
  • Spring Deadline: November 15
  • Summer Deadline: March 31

All Deadlines

Semester Flex Track Fast Track JD/MBA Post MBA EMBA
Fall 6/30 Round Process 6/30 6/30 Round Process
Spring 11/15 N/A 11/15 11/15 N/A
Summer 3/31 N/A 3/31 3/31 N/A

2009–2010 Tuition

We’ve benchmarked—and we think you won’t find a better value.

Flex track: $775 per credit
Fast Track: $965 per credit (cost of international trip included)
Master of Science in Finance: $29,205
Master of Accountancy: $27,975
Executive MBA: $90,000

Scholarships

Merit scholarships are available for both of the MBA tracks. All applicants are evaluated and considered for scholarships based on their application for admission. There are no additional materials to submit.

Fellowships

Pursue the Flex Track or MSF on a full-time basis while obtaining paid research experience and exposure to faculty members. The deadline for fall fellowships is May 31, and the deadline for all spring fellowships is November 15.  You can access the fellows application here

Class Profile

Program Average Age Work Experience Average GPA GMAT
The Villanova MBA (Fast & Flex Track) 28 6 years 3.3 570–700
Executive MBA 35 12 years 3.3 N/A
M.S. Finance 22 1 year 3.4 590–720
Master of Accountancy 22 1 year 3.5 N/A

* The GMAT range represents middle 80% of class.

** We know numbers don’t always paint the full picture. The class profile represents averages and ranges only. Historically, admitted applicants have fallen below, between, and above the metrics stated in this chart, as the admissions process is holistic and takes into account a variety of factors. We encourage all interested to apply as we strive to assemble a class with diverse work experience, background and perspectives.

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When you enter the classroom, do you want to challenge your peers? Challenge yourself? Take risks? Listen? Do you have something to add to the group that would simply be absent if you weren’t in it? If you think you’re a Type V Personality, tell us why. Apply Now.

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