Villanova University
Villanova, Pennsylvania
28.24%
Admission Rate
Moderately Selective
6,779 Undergraduates Enrolled
- Private nonprofit
- Doctoral Universities: High Research Activity
- Four-year, full-time, more selective, lower transfer-in
- Four-year, medium, highly residential
- Religious Affiliation: Roman Catholic
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Villanova University is a private Catholic research university in Villanova, Pennsylvania. It was founded by the Augustinians in 1842 and named after Saint Thomas of Villanova. The university is the oldest Catholic university in Pennsylvania and one of two Augustinian institutions in the United States (The other being Merrimack College). It is classified among "R2: Doctoral Universities – High research activity".The university traces its roots to the old Saint Augustine's Church, Philadelphia, which the Augustinian friars of the Province of Saint Thomas of Villanova founded in 1796, and to its parish school, Saint Augustine's Academy, which was established in 1811. The school's identity remains deeply rooted in its Augustinian Catholic foundation—the majority of students are Catholic, the administration is led by priests, there is a cross on every building, and all students are required to take the Augustine and Culture Seminar (ACS) course their freshman year.
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Location
City
Villanova, Pennsylvania
Locale
Suburb: Large (outside principal city, in urbanized area with population of 250,000 or more)
Region
Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA)
Academics
Predominant Degree Awarded
Predominantly bachelor's-degree granting
Highest Degree Awarded
Graduate degree
Most Popular Fields
| Field | % Students |
|---|---|
| Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services | 26.0% |
| Health Professions And Related Programs | 13.7% |
| Engineering | 13.2% |
| Social Sciences | 12.0% |
| Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs | 8.8% |
| Biological And Biomedical Sciences | 5.6% |
| Psychology | 5.4% |
| Mathematics And Statistics | 2.7% |
| Physical Sciences | 2.4% |
| Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities | 2.3% |
| Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services | 2.3% |
| English Language And Literature/Letters | 2.0% |
| Natural Resources And Conservation | 1.0% |
| History | 0.8% |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | 0.6% |
| Philosophy And Religious Studies | 0.5% |
| Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics | 0.4% |
| Education | 0.2% |
| Theology And Religious Vocations | 0.1% |
| Communications Technologies/Technicians And Support Services | 0.1% |
Cost
Tuition
$55,280.00
Percentage Students Receiving Aid
41.00%
Average Net Cost After Aid
$41,027.00
Admissions
SAT Scores
1422
Composite Average
| Percentile | 75% | 50% | 25% |
|---|---|---|---|
| Math | 760 | 715 | 670 |
| Verbal | 710 | 680 | 650 |
ACT Scores
33
Cumulative Average
| Percentile | 75% | 50% | 25% |
|---|---|---|---|
| Math | 32 | 30 | 28 |
| English | 35 | 34 | 32 |
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