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Villanova University is a private university located in Radnor Township, a suburb northwest of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States. It was established in 1842 by the Augustinian monastic order. The campus is spread across an area of 254 acres. The university offers bachelor, master, doctoral, and professional programs through the following academic divisions:
Villanova University fields both men’s and women’s teams that participate in various sports. Among these are football, baseball, basketball, golf, lacrosse, cross country running, soccer, swimming and diving, and tennis, track and field. The sports teams are nicknamed the Wildcats.
Students attend Villanova in Villanova, PA, a large suburb. The school is proud of its Roman Catholic status. Villanova is a private, not-for-profit institution. The school degrees go up to the Doctoral degree.
Villanova is known for its programs in engineering and business and management.
The school is selective and does not offer open admission. One sign of prestige is that Villanova only let in 39% of those who applied in 2007-2008. Three quarters of students in 2007-2008 had SAT verbal scores of at least 590. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 620 and 710.
Villanova maintains a faculty/student ratio (full-time) which is better than most colleges. The school has a tenure system for senior faculty. The full-time faculty at Villanova is well-paid, which often goes with faculty quality.
There are 10,470 students at the school (as of 2007-2008).
Villanova offers dorm rooms to a higher percentage of its students than do most colleges. The school values student athletics, and belongs to the Big East Conference and Colonial Athletic Association.
More complete details are provided below.
Villanova University
800 Lancaster Avenue
Villanova, PA 19085-1699
General Phone: (610) 519-4500
http://www.villanova.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Business and Management | 936 | finance, business management, accounting, marketing, taxation, managerial economics, business and related services, human resources, ... |
| Liberal Arts | 457 | political science, English, history, economics, interdisciplinary studies, liberal arts and sciences, sociology, general studies, ... |
| Engineering | 281 | mechanical engineering, civil engineering, chemical engineering, electrical engineering, environmental engineering, engineering, transportation engineering, biomedical engineering, ... |
| Law | 226 | law |
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 215 | registered nursing, nurse anesthetist, various nursing, adult health nursing, nursing administration, pediatric nursing |
| Science | 212 | biology, chemistry, physical sciences, biochemistry, physics, astronomy |
| Media | 186 | communication studies |
| Education and Teaching | 101 | school counseling, secondary teaching, elementary school teaching, educational admin and supervision, elementary/middle school admin |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 89 | computer and info science, computer engineering, information science |
| Therapy and Counseling | 85 | psychology |
| Mathematics | 53 | mathematics, statistics |
| Family and Social Work | 38 | public administration, social service professions |
| Religion and Philosophy | 37 | philosophy, religion |
| Drama and Performing Arts | 20 | drama |
| Security and Law Enforcement | 16 | criminal justice and administration, corrections and criminal justice |
| Art Studies | 6 | art studies |
| Conservation and Resource Management | 0 | environmental science |
Number of programs and degrees for Villanova in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 1,838 | 44 |
| Master's degree | 811 | 41 |
| First-professional degree | 226 | 1 |
| Postbaccalaureate certificate | 67 | 16 |
| Associate's degree | 7 | 2 |
| Doctor's degree | 6 | 3 |
| Post-master's certificate | 3 | 6 |
In 2007-2008, Villanova had a total enrollment of 10,470 students (11,368 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 51% |
| Women | 49% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 69% |
| Graduate | 25% |
| First Professional | 6% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 77% |
| Black | 4% |
| Hispanic | 4% |
| Asian | 6% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 5% |
| (Foreign Students) | 4% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1% |
| 18-19 | 29% |
| 20-21 | 30% |
| 22-24 | 14% |
| 25-29 | 13% |
| 30-34 | 4% |
| 35-39 | 3% |
| 40-49 | 3% |
| 50-64 | 1% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 94 % |
| Part-Time | 50 % |
Villanova offers campus housing for 4,365 of its 11,368 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Radnor, Pennsylvania for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Pennsylvania Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 15,102 | 5,963 | 39% | 1,604 | 27% |
| Men | 7,446 | 2,932 | 39% | 817 | 28% |
| Women | 7,656 | 3,031 | 40% | 787 | 26% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 590 | 690 |
| SAT Math | 620 | 710 |
| SAT Writing | 590 | 690 |
| ACT Verbal | 27 | 32 |
| ACT Math | 27 | 32 |
| ACT Composite | 27 | 31 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | recommended |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | required |
| Recommendations | required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 92% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 29% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 36,950 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 36,950 |
| Room and board | $ 10,070 |
| Room charge | $ 5,506 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 5,090 |
| Books and supplies | $ 950 |
| Other expenses | $ 1,500 |
Financial Aid:
Villanova participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 338800)
Villanova has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 255 | 101 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 66 | 64 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 76 | 72 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 1 | * | 0 | * |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 1 | * | 1 | * |
| Instructor | calendar year | 1 | * | 4 | $67,683 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 3 | $106,500 | 5 | $78,146 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 120 | $117,728 | 31 | $117,298 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 118 | $88,227 | 50 | $81,290 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 133 | $70,440 | 126 | $65,587 |
| Instructor | academic year | 23 | $59,755 | 23 | $55,524 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 394 | $89,546 | 230 | $74,964 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Football | Colonial Athletic Association |
| Basketball | Big East Conference |
| Baseball | Big East Conference |
| Track | Big East Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 144 | 115 | 259 |
| Football | 64 | 0 | 64 |
| Basketball | 15 | 15 | 30 |
| Track | 14 | 16 | 30 |
| Baseball | 26 | 0 | 26 |
| All Other Sports | 25 | 84 | 109 |
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other
Business, Management, Marketing & Related Support Services, Other
Business/Managerial Economics
Finance, General
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
Taxation
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Engineering, General
Computer and Information Sciences, General
Information Science/Studies
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Environmental Science
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
Educational Administration and Supervision, Other
Elementary Education and Teaching
Elementary and Middle School Administration/Principalship
Secondary Education and Teaching
ENGINEERING
Biomedical/Medical Engineering
Chemical Engineering
Civil Engineering, General
Civil Engineering, Other
Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering
Engineering, General
Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Transportation and Highway Engineering
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Public Administration
Public Administration and Social Service Professions, Other
LIBERAL ARTS
Classics/Classical Languages, Lit & Linguistics, General
Economics, General
English Language and Literature, General
French Language and Literature
General Studies
Geography
German Language and Literature
History, General
Italian Language and Literature
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Political Science and Government, General
Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
Statistics, General
MEDIA
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Adult Health Nurse/Nursing
Nurse Anesthetist
Nursing Administration (MSN, MS, PhD)
Nursing, Other
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
Pediatric Nurse/Nursing
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Philosophy
Religion/Religious Studies
SCIENCE
Astronomy
Biochemistry
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
Physical Sciences
Physics, General
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Corrections and Criminal Justice, Other
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Villanova Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 4% |  |
| % students on athletic fin. aid (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 5% | |
| % of degrees in law (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 5% | |
| Student SAT scores (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% | |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% | |
| % of degrees in religion and philosophy (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 8% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
| Selectivity (based on % of applicants accepted) (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | |
| % of degrees in business and management (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
| % of degrees in media (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 15% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| % of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 16% | |
| % of degrees in engineering (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
| Male % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Roman Catholic affiliation Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Offers weekend classes Career counseling Career services Student employment services Option to study abroad Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Tenure system for quality teaching Has ROTC (army, navy, air force) Offers athletic scholarships NCAA athletic conference member
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