Villanova University

Villanova University

Overview

Villanova University is a private institution that was founded in 1842. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 6,994, its setting is suburban, and the campus size is 260 acres. It utilizes a semester-based academic calendar. Villanova University's ranking in the 2017 edition of Best Colleges is National Universities, 50. Its tuition and fees are $49,280 (2016-17).

Villanova University, named for the Spanish Augustinian St. Thomas of Villanova, is still affiliated with the Augustinian Order. Located just 12 miles from Philadelphia in the suburb of Radnor Township, Pennsylvania, Villanova – often shortened to 'Nova – offers popular student organizations like the Blue Key Society, which gives admissions tours and hosts prospective student days, and Rays of Sunshine, the student community service office. A thriving Greek community at Villanova encompasses about two dozen fraternities and sororities. Athletics are also important, and the Villanova Wildcats – known for their successful men's basketball program – mainly compete in the NCAA Division I Big East Conference. Incoming freshmen are guaranteed housing for their first three years in any of the 18 residence halls or eight apartment-style buildings.

Four of Villanova's five schools serve undergraduate and graduate students, and graduate programs include those in the Villanova School of Business and School of Law. Undergraduates can enter the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, Villanova School of Business, College of Engineering or College of Nursing. Perhaps due to their use as military hospitals during the Civil War and World War I, university myth has it that two on-campus buildings, Alumni Hall and Picotte Hall at Dundale, are haunted. Villanova is also home to the famous Liberty Bell's twin, known as the "Sister Bell."

General Information

• Private, CoedSCHOOL TYPE

• 1842YEAR FOUNDED

• Roman CatholicRELIGIOUS AFFILIATION

• SemesterACADEMIC CALENDAR

• SuburbanSETTING

• $563.9 million2015 ENDOWMENT

School Mission and Unique Qualities

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Villanova was founded in 1842 by the priests and brothers of the Order of St. Augustine and offers a wide variety of degree programs through four colleges: the College of Liberal Arts and... read more 

2017 Rankings

Villanova University is ranked #50 in National Universities. Schools are ranked according to their performance across a set of widely accepted indicators of excellence.

Undergraduate Information

Applying

When applying to Villanova University, it's important to note the application deadline is Jan. 15, and the early action deadline is Nov. 1. The application fee at Villanova University is $80. Scores for either the ACT or SAT test are due Jan. 15. It is more selective, with an acceptance rate of 48 percent and an early acceptance rate of 45.2 percent.