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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 School of Business (VSB) Leading the Way on Analytics
As demand for data-savvy business professionals escalates, the Villanova School of Business (VSB) has positioned itself at the right place at the right time. After being among the first business schools to offer analytics, VSB’s latest initiatives put analytics at the core of the curriculum to prepare students to understand data and use it wisely.
New research findings from Villanova Nursing Professor show an increase in sleep texting
New research findings from Villanova University’s M. Louise Fitzpatrick College of Nursing show an increase in sleep texting. The researchers’ findings offer support for the association between sleep texting and sleep quality.
Villanova Team Designs 3-D Virtual Reality Tour of the Rarely-Seen Redemptoris Mater Chapel
Villanova Computer Science students and faculty have created a Virtual Reality Tour of Redemptoris Mater Chapel. Located in the Apostolic Palace in Vatican City, the Chapel is used exclusively by the Pope for prayer and to celebrate special masses for small gatherings.
Faculty experts from across the University analyze and comment on some of the day’s biggest news stories, from the European capital of culture for 2019 to the 70th anniversary of the UN's Universal Declaration of Human Rights.
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.
