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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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depending on individual learning needs
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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.
FACULTY & RESEARCH
VILLANOVA NEWS
Villanova University to Celebrate 19th Annual St. Thomas of Villanova Day of Service
On Saturday, September 7, Villanova University will hold its 19th annual St. Thomas of Villanova Day of Service. Named for the University’s patron saint, a 16th-century Augustinian bishop who devoted his life to helping the poor and disenfranchised, the yearly event is one of the Delaware Valley’s largest single-day community service initiatives.
Villanova University Opens Drosdick Hall, New Home of the College of Engineering
As the 2024-25 academic year begins, Villanova University officially opens Drosdick Hall—the new home of the College of Engineering—following the completion of a $125 million, 150,000-square-foot, state-of-the-art building expansion. This ambitious project more than doubled the size of the College of Engineering’s primary academic building, allowing for enhancements to all aspects of the academic and student experience.
Villanova University’s Office for Sustainability in Mission and Ministry will host the 2024 International Sustainability Conference, entitled Our Common Home, Our Common Hope: Community Engagement for a Safe and Just Future, from Oct. 1-3, 2024 in the Connelly Center. The goal of the conference is to promote interdisciplinary research that inspires communities to choose healthy lifestyles that benefit our world.
Villanova University has named Peter Hotez, MD, PhD, co-director of the Texas Children’s Hospital Center for Vaccine Development and founding dean of the National School of Tropical Medicine at Baylor College of Medicine, as the 2024 recipient of the Mendel Medal.
Spring 2024 Villanova Magazine
The digital edition of the Spring 2024 Villanova Magazine is now available. The cover story features the prestigious Opus Prize, an annual faith-based humanitarian award which the University had the privilege of hosting last year. Also, in this issue, Villanova's COVID-19 Caring About Health for All Study; and a look at the new home for Falvey Library.
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.
