Villanova

Villanova University

Villanova
#634 / #198
Global Influence / U.S. Influence
#198
Most Desirable School
Catholic university near Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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About Villanova University

Featured Alumnus

Sean M. Carroll ranks among our Top Influential Physicists Today.

According to Wikipedia, Villanova University is a private Catholic research university in Villanova, Pennsylvania, United States. 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 of higher learning in the United States .

Villanova University's Online Degrees

Villanova University Admissions, Retention, and Graduation Information

Annual ApplicationsAcceptanceGraduation RateMedian SAT ScoreMedian ACT Score
24,41025%91%139031

How Much Does Villanova University Cost To Attend?

Tuition (in-state)
$59,020
Price by Family Income
IncomeAverage Net Cost
0 - 30K$24,907
30K - 48K$26,460
48K - 75K$28,580
75K - 110K$36,160
110K+$53,419

Source: National Center for Education Statistics

How Much Do Villanova University Graduates Make?

If you graduate from Villanova University, then you can expect to earn an average of $87,600 per year. You also have a 94% chance of being employed after 10 years.

Villanova University's Demographics

Demographic data is for full-time, on-campus students.

Student BodyUnder-GradsGraduates
12,6237,5515,072

Where is Villanova University?

Villanova University is located at 800 Lancaster Avenue, Villanova PA 19085-1699

What Is Villanova University Known For?

Villanova University is known for it's academic work in the following disciplines:

Villanova University's Top Areas of Influence With Degrees Offered

Nursing
#203
World Rank
#204
Historical Rank
#93
USA Rank
nursing Degrees
Philosophy
#326
World Rank
#368
Historical Rank
#103
USA Rank
philosophy Degrees
Business
#418
World Rank
#421
Historical Rank
#143
USA Rank
business Degrees
Physics
#589
World Rank
#629
Historical Rank
#150
USA Rank
physics Degrees
Law
#447
World Rank
#458
Historical Rank
#155
USA Rank
History
#439
World Rank
#454
Historical Rank
#158
USA Rank
history Degrees
Communications
#604
World Rank
#625
Historical Rank
#175
USA Rank
communications Degrees
Literature
#494
World Rank
#549
Historical Rank
#175
USA Rank
literature Degrees
Chemistry
#931
World Rank
#961
Historical Rank
#197
USA Rank
chemistry Degrees
Political Science
#765
World Rank
#773
Historical Rank
#198
USA Rank
political-science Degrees
Engineering
#1111
World Rank
#1136
Historical Rank
#198
USA Rank
engineering Degrees
Computer Science
#810
World Rank
#812
Historical Rank
#217
USA Rank
computer-science Degrees
Mathematics
#868
World Rank
#936
Historical Rank
#218
USA Rank
math Degrees
Education
#908
World Rank
#911
Historical Rank
#220
USA Rank
education Degrees
Medical
#833
World Rank
#839
Historical Rank
#234
USA Rank
medicine Degrees
Economics
#1212
World Rank
#1220
Historical Rank
#241
USA Rank
economics Degrees
Sociology
#984
World Rank
#991
Historical Rank
#274
USA Rank
sociology Degrees
Biology
#1199
World Rank
#1068
Historical Rank
#298
USA Rank
biology Degrees
Psychology
#797
World Rank
#814
Historical Rank
#324
USA Rank
psychology Degrees

Who Are Villanova University's Most Influential Alumni?

Villanova University's most influential alumni include professors and professionals in the fields of Nursing, Criminal Justice, and Philosophy. Here are some of Villanova University's most famous alumni:

John D. Caputo
An American philosopher.
Shaun Gallagher
Shaun Gallagher
An American philosopher.
Anthony Zinni
Anthony Zinni
An American Marine Corps general.
Pierre Teilhard de Chardin
Pierre Teilhard de Chardin
A French philosopher, Jesuit priest, and paleontologist.
John O'Connor
John O'Connor
An American Cardinal, Archbishop of New York.
Chad Wolf
Chad Wolf
An American government official.
Darrell Schweitzer
Darrell Schweitzer
An American writer, editor, and critic .
Edward Guinan
An American scientist.
Benjamin Wiker
A Roman Catholic ethicist.
Jeanne Marie Laskas
Jeanne Marie Laskas
An American writer and academic.
James K. A. Smith
James K. A. Smith
A Canadian theologian.
Steve Chen
An American computer engineer.

Who Are Villanova University's Most Influential Faculty?

Villanova University's most influential faculty include professors in the fields of Nursing, Criminal Justice, and Philosophy. Here are some of Villanova University's most famous alumni:

Edward Guinan
An American scientist.
Gabriel Rockhill
A Philosopher.
Massimo Faggioli
An Italian Church historian .
Carly Stevens
An English plant ecologist and soil biochemist.