Nova Description
Villanova University is a high-ranking, mid-sized, private Catholic University that emphasizes rigorous academics and adherence to Catholic teachings. Located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Villanova has been ranked as a top regional master’s granting university by U.S. News.
Many of Villanova’s individual departments, such as Engineering, Business, Law And Nursing have also received excellent ratings from U.S. News and Princeton Review, among other places.
Student life at Villanova incorporates the Catholic commitment to service, with many students volunteering for such organizations as Habitat for Humanity and the Special Olympics. The Villanova campus ministry also involves students in community service as well as liturgy and prayer services.
Other student life options include sports, cultural, professional and academic organizations, and numerous fraternities and sororities.
Admission to Villanova based on a variety of factors including grades and standardized test scores.
Financial aid is available to those who qualify, and may help cover tuition costs. Contact Villanova for more information.
Quick Facts
Location
Mid-Atlantic
Setting
Large Town Setting
Type
Private
Affiliation
Roman Catholic
Size
Large (5,000 to 10,000 Undergrad)
Mascot
Wildcats
Nicknames
Nova, VU
Website
On-Campus Housing Available
Yes
In-State Tuition
$38,820
Out-of-State Tuition
$38,820
Selectivity
Highly Selective
Enrollment
10,375
Nova Students
- Full-Time Undergrad Students
- 7,160
- Freshman Class
- 1,643
- Total Students (Undergrads & Graduate Students)
- 10,375
Undergraduate vs. Graduate
- Undergraduate
- 69%
- Graduate
- 31%
Full-Time vs. Part-time Students
- Full-Time
- 100%
- Part-Time
- 0%
Gender of Students
- Women
- 52%
- Men
- 48%
Ethnic Diversity
- African-American
- 4%
- Asian
- 6%
- Caucasian
- 78%
- Latino
- 5%
- Other
- 7%
International Students
- International
- 3%
- Domestic
- 97%
