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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.
AT A GLANCE
TOP 50
2019 NATIONAL UNIVERSITIES
U.S. NEWS & WORLD REPORT
6,500
FULL-TIME UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS
3,500
GRADUATE AND LAW
STUDENTS
96.3%
UNDERGRADUATE
PLACEMENT RATE
125,000
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.
EXPLORE OUR PROGRAMS
BACHELOR'S
MASTER'S
DOCTORAL
LAW
CERTIFICATE
FACULTY & RESEARCH
VILLANOVA EXPERIENCE
VIRTUAL VISIT
MISSION & MINISTRY
ALUMNI NETWORK
STUDENT LIFE
EDUCATION ABROAD
SERVICE & SOCIAL JUSTICE
CAREER SUCCESS
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 NEWS
Villanova University Announces the Election of Four New Members to its Board of Trustees
Villanova University has announced the appointment of four new members to its Board of Trustees. George W. Coleman, the Rev. Anthony B. Pizzo, OSA, Anne K. Roby, PhD and David S. Wilkes, MD, joined the 35-member Board. Additionally, Mary D. Naylor, PhD, RN—a member of Villanova’s Board of Trustees since 2010—was elected as secretary of the Board.
Villanova University to Open First On-Campus Restaurant in August
Villanova University and Greg Dodge of Zavino Hospitality Group have teamed up for a sophisticated-yet-casual restaurant and grill that will debut this August. The restaurant will be located at the corner of Lancaster and Ithan Avenues within The Commons, a group of new residence halls that are part of a nearly $300 million transformation of the institution’s former surface parking lots.
Although likely cold, Barnard b— a recently discovered Super-Earth planet orbiting Barnard’s Star—could still have the potential to harbor primitive life if it has a large, hot iron/nickel core and enhanced geothermal activity. That was a conclusion announced by Villanova Astrophysicists Edward Guinan and Scott Engle at a Jan. 10 press conference.
Faculty experts from across the University analyze and comment on some of the day’s biggest news stories, from the impact of Philadelphia's soda tax to the health implications of vaping.
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.
