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Villanova University

#4 in Best Catholic Colleges in America
  • 4 Year
  • Villanova, PA
  • 1,441 reviews
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    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?
    1. Academics
      A+
    2. Value
      A+
    3. Diversity
      B+
    4. Campus
      B+
    5. Athletics
      A+
    6. Party Scene
      B+
    7. Professors
      A-
    8. Location
      B+
    9. Dorms
      B
    10. Campus Food
      B
    11. Student Life
      A
    12. Safety
      B+
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    Villanova is a highly rated private, Catholic university located in Radnor Township, Pennsylvania in the Philadelphia Area. It is a mid-size institution with an enrollment of 6,525 undergraduate students. Admissions is fairly competitive as the Villanova acceptance rate is 36%. Popular majors include Nursing, Finance, and Communications. Graduating 90% of students, Villanova alumni go on to earn a starting salary of $62,600.
    About Villanova University...
    Athletic Division
    NCAA Division I-FCS
    Athletic Conference
    Colonial Athletic Association
    Address
    800 East Lancaster Avenue
    Villanova, PA 19085
    Website
    villanova.edu

    Villanova University Rankings

    Niche rankings are based on rigorous analysis of key statistics from the U.S. Department of Education and millions of reviews.

    Admissions

    Acceptance Rate
    36%
    Application Deadline
    January 15
    SAT Range
    1250-1440
    ACT Range
    30-33
    Application Fee
    $80
    SAT/ACT
    Required
    High School GPA
    Required
    Early Decision/Early Action
    Yes

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    Cost

    Net Price
    $35,491/ year
    National
    $15,523
    Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
    Average Total Aid Awarded
    $30,163/ year
    National
    $7,535
    Students Receiving Financial Aid
    64%

    Academics

    Professors
    A-
    Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
    Student Faculty Ratio
    11:1
    Evening Degree Programs
    Yes
    84%
    of students agree that professors put a lot of effort into teaching their classes.83 responses
    56%
    of students agree that it is easy to get the classes they want.90 responses
    58%
    of students agree that the workload is easy to manage.90 responses

    Majors

    Most Popular Majors
    • Nursing
      258 Graduates
    • Finance
      249 Graduates
    • Communications
      153 Graduates
    • Economics
      115 Graduates
    • Accounting
      114 Graduates
    • Political Science and Government
      96 Graduates
    • Psychology
      93 Graduates
    • Biology
      83 Graduates
    • Mechanical Engineering
      78 Graduates
    • Chemical Engineering
      77 Graduates

    Students

    Full-Time Enrollment
    6,525Undergrads
    Part-Time Undergrads
    425
    Undergrads Over 25
    1%
    Pell Grant
    10%
    Varsity Athletes
    9%
    Poll
    What one word or phrase best describes the typical student at this school?
    Based on 68 responses
    Report
    • Preppy
      38%
    • Well-rounded
      29%
    • Villanovian
      15%
    • Determined
      10%
    • Ignorant
      7%

    Campus Life

    Freshmen Live On-Campus
    99%
    Poll
    63%
    of students say that Greek life is average, and no one will treat you differently if you don't join.126 responses
    Poll
    71%
    of students say varsity sports are a big part of campus life.140 responses
    Poll
    What one word or phrase best describes your school?
    Based on 74 responses
    Report
    • Community
      31%
    • A lot of school pride
      27%
    • Great repuation
      26%
    • Balanced
      8%
    • Sucks
      4%
    • School itself is great
      3%
    • Home away from home
      1%

    After College

    Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
    $77,900/ year
    National
    $33,028
    Graduation Rate
    90%
    National
    49%
    Employed 2 Years After Graduation
    95%
    National
    83%
    91%
    of students feel confident they will find a job in their field after graduation.64 responses
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    Villanova University Reviews

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    Everyone at Villanova University is outgoing and welcoming. The atmosphere at Villanova is friendly. The downside about Villanova is that there is a little bit of lack of diversity. Other than that, Villanova is a great institution!
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    I have had the most wonderful experience thus far at Villanova! Faculty members are actively invested in your academic and personal success. Classes are challenging in a productive way. The entire campus is a supportive community that comes together for events such as Special Olympics and sports games. Food and dorms are both better than I expected, and the campus and surrounding area are beautiful and very safe.
    While I am only a sophomore now at Villanova, I have had many experiences in only my first year. At times, it shows that the diversity on campus is lacking; however, there are many clubs and opportunities for students in a minority to see peers who look/are like them. Villanova is the 8th most expensive school in the country; however, there does seem to be a very good return on the investment. And I shouldn't even need to mention the 3x National Champions. Go Cats!