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The only Augustinian Catholic university in the nation, Villanova values a personalized experience where teachers and students are partners in learning and scholarly inquiry. From undergraduate to doctoral students, Villanovans are intellectually inspired, morally grounded, globally minded. Villanova attracts and forges world changers—people who ignite positive change everywhere life takes them.
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BACHELOR'S
MASTER'S
DOCTORAL
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depending on individual learning needs
CERTIFICATE
as well as non-credit professional programs
AT A GLANCE
6,700
FULL-TIME UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS
3,100
GRADUATE AND LAW
STUDENTS
98
FULBRIGHT STUDENT AWARD RECIPIENTS SINCE 2016
98.9%
UNDERGRADUATE
PLACEMENT RATE
135,000
ALUMNI
WORLDWIDE
12
MILES
OUTSIDE PHILADELPHIA
ACADEMICS
Villanova University is a closely connected academic community with renowned faculty, rich resources and a personalized, supportive learning environment.
Villanova provides exceptional opportunities for a wide range of academic experiences, including hands-on research, interdisciplinary collaboration and experiential learning.
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VILLANOVA EXPERIENCE
VILLANOVA NEWS
Villanova University Set to Celebrate the Life and Legacy of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
This month, Villanova University will commemorate the life and legacy of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. with a variety of activities and programs that reflect his message of peace, justice and hope.
Villanova Presidential Scholar Gina Ngo ’24 Named University’s Third Marshall Scholar
Villanova University Presidential Scholar Gina Ngo ’24 CLAS, a senior from Havertown, Pa., has been named a 2024 recipient of the Marshall Scholarship, making her the third Villanovan to receive the award and the first since 2015. One of the most prestigious and selective scholarships in the world, 51 Americans were chosen as 2024 Scholars—the largest class in its 70-year history—and were selected from more than 1,000 nominated students.
Villanova University Announces Plan for New Building to House Falvey Library
Villanova University President the Rev. Peter M. Donohue, OSA, PhD, has announced plans for a new 150,000-square-foot building for Falvey Library at the current site of Kennedy Hall. The new building will be named Vic Maggitti Hall in recognition of a previously announced $20 million leadership gift from Victor J. Maggitti, Jr. ’56 VSB.
For the second consecutive year, Villanova Athletics has matched a department record in the NCAA Graduation Success Rate metric and is one of just five Division I schools nationwide to post a score of 99 percent or higher. The academic achievement of Wildcats student-athletes continues to rank Villanova among the most elite universities in America for its combination of academic excellence and athletic success.
Read the Fall 2023 Edition of Villanova Magazine Online
The digital edition of the Fall 2023 issue of Villanova Magazine is now available. The cover story looks at how Villanova's natural landscape enhances the academic experience of our student-scholars. Also, in this issue, Villanova's College of Professional Studies offers many paths for students to become what they are not yet; and Villanova experts explain the inner workings of voice assistant technology.
VILLANOVA ATHLETICS
Villanova student-athletes are powerfully connected to a tradition of excellence—both academic and athletic. They strive and triumph as much in the classroom as they do in competition.
And for student-athletes and fans alike, Villanova Athletics is a special way to experience the bond of the Nova Nation.
VILLANOVA'S CAMPUS
Villanova University is located on a 260-acre campus, 12 miles/19 kilometers west of Philadelphia. Three campus rail stops provide quick access to Philadelphia. Villanova also is conveniently close to New York and Washington, D.C.
