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Students attend Villanova in Radnor, Pennsylvania, 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, mathematics, and business and management.
The school is selective and does not offer open admission. One sign of prestige is that Villanova only let in 51% of those who applied in 2005. Three quarters of students in 2005 had SAT verbal scores of at least 580. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 600 and 690. Many applicants are from out of state, an indication of the quality or special character of the school.
The school maintains a faculty/student ratio (full-time) which is better than most colleges. Villanova has a tenure system for senior faculty. The full-time faculty at the school is well-paid, which often goes with faculty quality.
There are 10,367 students at Villanova (as of 2005).
Full-time students are the norm at the school. Villanova offers dorm rooms to a higher percentage of its students than do most colleges. The school values student athletics, and belongs to the Atlantic 10 Conference and Big East Conference.
More complete details are provided below.
Villanova University
800 Lancaster Avenue
Villanova, PA 19085-1699
General Phone: (610) 519-4500
Admissions Phone: (610) 519-4000
Financial Aid Phone: (610) 519-6456
http://www.villanova.edu
Villanova awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Business And Management | 914 | business management, finance, accounting, marketing, taxation, business and related services, human resources, managerial economics |
| Liberal Arts | 486 | political science, English, history, liberal arts and sciences, sociology, economics, interdisciplinary studies, Spanish language, ... |
| Engineering | 266 | mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, civil engineering, chemical engineering, environmental engineering, civil engineering courses |
| Law | 250 | law |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 164 | registered nursing, nurse anesthetist, various nursing, pediatric nursing, adult health nursing, nursing administration |
| Media | 163 | communication studies |
| Science | 155 | biology, chemistry, physical sciences, astronomy, physics |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 137 | computer and info science, computer engineering, information science |
| Therapy And Counseling | 104 | psychology |
| Education And Teaching | 96 | school counseling, secondary teaching, educational admin and supervision, elementary school teaching, elementary/middle school admin, math teaching |
| Mathematics | 67 | mathematics, statistics |
| Religion And Philosophy | 39 | philosophy, religion |
| Family And Social Work | 39 | social service professions, public administration |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 23 | criminal justice and administration, corrections and criminal justice |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 13 | drama |
| Art Studies | 8 | art studies |
| Engineering Technician | 2 | civil engineering tech |
Number of programs and degrees for Villanova in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 1,850 | 42 |
| Master's degree | 797 | 40 |
| First-professional degree | 250 | 1 |
| Postbaccalaureate certificate | 18 | 6 |
| Post-master's certificate | 4 | 3 |
| Associate's degree | 4 | 2 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 2 | 1 |
| Doctor's degree | 1 | 1 |
In 2005, Villanova had a total enrollment of 10,367 students (8,822 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 48% |
| Women | 52% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 67% |
| Graduate | 26% |
| First Professional | 7% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 78% |
| Black | 3% |
| Hispanic | 4% |
| Asian | 4% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Other Races | 7% |
| (Foreign Students) | 5% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| New Jersey | 24% |
| Pennsylvania | 22% |
| New York | 18% |
| Connecticut | 6% |
| Massachusetts | 6% |
| Maryland | 4% |
| California | 3% |
| Virginia | 2% |
| Puerto Rico | 1% |
| Ohio | 1% |
| Florida | 1% |
| Foreign countries | 1% |
| Illinois | 1% |
| Delaware | 1% |
| Rhode Island | 1% |
| Georgia | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 94 % |
| Part-Time | 78 % |
Villanova offers campus housing for 4,365 of its 8,822 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Radnor, Pennsylvania for details about the area surrounding the campus.)
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 10,394 | 5,338 | 51% | 1,628 | 30% |
| Men | 4,889 | 2,602 | 53% | 783 | 30% |
| Women | 5,505 | 2,736 | 50% | 845 | 31% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 580 | 660 |
| SAT Math | 600 | 690 |
| ACT Composite | 27 | 30 |
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 | 99% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 2% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
Admissions Phone Number: (610) 519-4000
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 29,618 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 29,618 |
| Room and board | $ 9,362 |
| Room charge | $ 4,962 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 4,720 |
| 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)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (610) 519-6456
Villanova has a tenure system for faculty.
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 3 | $150,920 | 1 | * |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 1 | * | 0 | * |
| Instructor | calendar year | 0 | * | 2 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 4 | $141,690 | 3 | $63,833 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 109 | $105,709 | 22 | $104,357 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 117 | $76,978 | 49 | $71,061 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 136 | $59,460 | 92 | $58,497 |
| Instructor | academic year | 23 | $44,574 | 22 | $45,212 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 385 | $76,988 | 185 | $65,698 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences (2005):
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Football | Atlantic 10 Conference |
| Basketball | Big East Conference |
| Baseball | Big East Conference |
| Track | Big East Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2004):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 138 | 110 | 248 |
| Football | 65 | 0 | 65 |
| Track | 14 | 19 | 33 |
| Baseball | 31 | 0 | 31 |
| Basketball | 11 | 12 | 23 |
| All Other Sports | 17 | 79 | 96 |
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
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
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
Mathematics Teacher Education
Secondary Education and Teaching
ENGINEERING
Chemical Engineering
Civil Engineering, General
Civil Engineering, Other
Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering
Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Civil Engineering Technology/Technician
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
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 | |
|---|---|---|
| % of students from other states (vs. all colleges) | Top 3% |  |
| 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 7% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% | |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% | |
| Student SAT scores (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% | |
| % of degrees in religion and philosophy (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 10% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
| % of degrees in mathematics (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | |
| % of degrees in business and management (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
| Male % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
| % of degrees in engineering (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
| Selectivity (based on % of applicants accepted) (vs. all colleges) | Top 20% | |
Notable:
Roman Catholic affiliation Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Offers weekend classes Career counseling Student employment services Option to study abroad Offers campus housing 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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