The Web page offers everything from information on academics and careers to location, campus life, athletics, and campus ministry. After viewing the page and obtaining information, a prospective student can download an application from the site and begin the application process, or choose a link to another page for further exploration. The CD viewbook allows students to explore Villanova through a virtual tour. The CD program lets the student navigate and explore student life and provides links to the Villanova homepage. As a result of the rise in applicants, Villanova has a larger pool of students to choose from.
More students mean higher standards and more competition for spots.
Although VanBlunk admits Villanova could easily expand with quality students, they have a strategic plan to stay at current enrollment. This strategic plan has not made Villanova a larger school, but has made it more selective. Villanova accepted 60 percent of all applicants for the class of 2002 and 55 percent for the class of 2003. For the upcoming class, only 49 percent of applicants were accepted. The mid 50 percent of SAT scores for the typical accepted student have risen from 1180-1360 last year, to 1200 to 1380 this year.