| Screen last updated on: December 2016 |
| Total undergraduates: |
6,977 |
| Full-time undergraduates: |
6,400 |
| Part-time undergraduates: |
577 |
| Total graduate students: |
3,734 |
| Full-time graduate students: |
1,281 |
| Part-time graduate students: |
2,453 |
| Average age of full-time undergraduates: |
20 |
| U.S. region where majority of students come from: |
Middle Atlantic |
| Percent of full-time U.S. undergraduates from out of state: |
78% |
| First-year student enrollment breakdown: |
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| 7.3% | Asian, non-Hispanic/Latino |
| 5.6% | Black or African American, non-Hispanic/Latino |
| 8.4% | Hispanic/Latino |
| 73.9% | White, non-Hispanic/Latino |
| 2.3% | Two or more races non-Hispanic/Latino | | 1.5% | Nonresident Alien |
| 1.0% | Race and/or Ethnicity unknown |
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| Degree seeking undergraduate student breakdown: |
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| 0.1% | American Indian or Alaskan Native |
| 7.3% | Asian, non-Hispanic/Latino |
| 5.0% | Black or African American, non-Hispanic/Latino |
| 7.7% | Hispanic/Latino |
| 0.0% | Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic/Latino | | 75.0% | White, non-Hispanic/Latino |
| 2.2% | Two or more races non-Hispanic/Latino |
| 1.6% | Nonresident Alien |
| 1.1% | Race and/or Ethnicity unknown |
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| Campus size: |
260 acres |
| City or town school is located in: |
Villanova, PA |
| Population of city/town: |
9,189 |
| Nearest major city: |
Philadelphia |
| Distance of nearest major city: |
12 miles |
| Population of nearest major city: |
1,553,165 |
| Online campus map: |
www1.villanova.edu/
villanova/admission/
visit/maps.html |
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| Institution offers housing: |
yes |
| Campus housing available to all unmarried students regardless of year: |
No. Housing is not guaranteed for most seniors. |
| Housing types (% in housing type, if given): |
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- coed dorms
- single-student apartments
- special housing for disabled students
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| Percent of freshmen who live in school housing: |
99% |
| Percent of students who live in school housing: |
69% |
| Percent of students who live off campus: |
31% |
| Percent of all students who have cars on campus: |
49% |
| Student conduct policies: |
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class attendance policies set by individual instructors, hazing prohibited, Class attendance mandatory for freshmen. Smoking prohibited in non-designated areas. |
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| Alcohol is permitted on campus to students of legal age: |
yes |
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| Every student is required to lease or own a computer: |
yes |
| Every student is required to take a computer course: |
no |
| Computer equipment is provided in: |
residence halls, library, computer center/lab(s), student center |
| Total number of microcomputers available to students: |
1000 |
| Internet access provided to all students: |
yes |
| E-mail services/accounts provided to all students: |
yes |
| School has a library on campus: |
yes |
| Additional library facilities/collections: |
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Law library. |
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| Remedial learning services: |
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writing, math, study skills, ESL. Presentation skills. |
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| Additional services offered: |
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nonremedial tutoring, health service, health insurance |
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| Counseling services: |
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minority student, military, veteran student, older student, career, personal, academic, psychological, religious |
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| Career placement services: |
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co-op education, internships, career/job search classes, interest inventory, on-campus job interviews, resumé assistance, alumni services, interview training |
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| Services for students with disabilities: |
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note-taking services, tape recorders, tutors, reader services, interpreters for hearing-impaired, special transportation, adaptive equipment, braille services |
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| Amount of campus that is accessible to physically handicapped: |
90% |
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| Number of social fraternities on campus: |
11 |
| Percent of men who join fraternities: |
19% |
| Number of social sororities on campus: |
13 |
| Percent of women who join sororities: |
41% |
| Student activities: |
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student government, student newspaper, literary magazine, yearbook, radio station, television station |
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| School newspaper(s): |
The Villanovan, published weekly; Villanova Times, published biweekly; Polis Literary Magazine, published semiannually; Arthology, published annually |
| Number of honor societies: |
36 |
| Total number of registered organizations: |
256 |
| Campus-based religious organizations: |
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Eucharistic Ministry Program, Faith Sharing Groups, Growing in Faith Together, Handicapped Encounter Christ, Interfaith Prayer Group, Mission Service Trip Program, Muslim Student Association, Pastoral Musicians, Retreat Program |
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| Minority student organizations: |
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Arab Cultural Society, Hispanic Society, Irish Cultural Society, Multicultural Student League, Muslim Student Association, Native American Student Association, South Asian Multicultural Organization of Student of America, Latin American Student Organization, Association for Cultural Exploration, Black Cultural Society, Hellenic Society, Hillel |
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| International student organizations: |
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Indian Student Association, Asian Student Association, African Student Association, Polish Cultural Club, Indian Student Association, Caribbean Student Association, Chinese Student Association; French, Italian, Japanese, Spanish, Chinese, and German clubs, Caribbean Student Association, International Students Outreach, Vietnamese Students Association |
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| Other student organizations, musical groups, activities, and committees: |
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Philosophy Graduate Student Union, Public Relations Student Society of America, Student Pennsylvania State Educator's Association, College of Liberal Arts & Sciences: Student Advisory Board, mock trial team, Gamma Phi Student Tutoring Society, Net Impact, Sports Marketing Association, National Association of Black Accountants, Financial Management Association, Graduate Business Program Student Roundtable, Peer Counselors, Women in Business, Social Entrepreneurship Competition, American Society of Civil Engineers, Engineering Student Council, Formula SAE, Institution of Electrical and Electronic Engineers, Society of Women Engineers, American Institute of Chemical Engineers, Graduate Nurse Network, Student Nursing Association of Pennsylvania, Association for Computing Machinery, TangoNova, Augustinian Army, Quiz Bowl, Thundercats, Epilogue: Harry Potter Club, Amendment One, Linux Users Group, Music Activities Stage Crew, Nothing But Treble, Singers, dance company, dance ensemble, dance team, orchestra, Sirens, student theatre, Twirlers, Voices, Amnesty International, Blood:Water Mission, Bread for the World, Face AIDS, Girl Child Network Worldwide, STAND: The Anti-Genocide Coalition, Villanovans Against the Death Penalty, Villanovans for Life, College Republicans, College Democrats, Matthew J. Ryan Center, Students for Liberty, Color Guard, Whiskey Company, Best Buddies, Engineers Without Borders, Foundation for International Medical Relief of Children, Organization for Human Services, Rays of Sunshine, Relay for Life, Special Olympics Committee, ALS Awareness Club, Ambassadors, Emergency Medical Service, Students Against Breast Cancer, Society for Human Resources Management Chapter, Water for Waslala, Blue Key Society; history, pre-law, student tutoring, international business, management information systems, marketing, accounting, advertising, business in entertainment, entrepreneur, equity, fixed income, management, real estate, ecological, astronomical, chemical, parliamentary debating, midshipmen, and quarterdeck societies; writers, Irish dance, graduate counseling, psychology, and math clubs |
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| School has an athletic program: |
yes |
| Athletic director: |
Mark Jackson,
Director of Athletics |
| School colors: |
blue and white |
| School mascot: |
Wildcat |
| Athletic conference memberships: |
Big East Conference (Division I), Colonial Athletic Association (Division I-FCS), Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference (Division I) |
| Sports offered |
Scholarships? |
Athletic Assoc. |
| Men's baseball | yes | NCAA Div. I |
| Men's basketball | yes | NCAA Div. I |
| Men's cross-country | yes | NCAA Div. I |
| Men's football | yes | NCAA Div. IAA |
| Men's golf | no | NCAA Div. I |
| Men's lacrosse | no | NCAA Div. I |
| Men's soccer | yes | NCAA Div. I |
| Men's swimming | no | NCAA Div. I |
| Men's tennis | no | NCAA Div. I |
| Men's track and field (indoor) | yes | NCAA Div. I |
| Men's track and field (outdoor) | yes | NCAA Div. I |
| Women's basketball | yes | NCAA Div. I |
| Women's crew | no | |
| Women's cross-country | yes | NCAA Div. I |
| Women's field hockey | yes | NCAA Div. I |
| Women's lacrosse | no | NCAA Div. I |
| Women's soccer | yes | NCAA Div. I |
| Women's softball | yes | NCAA Div. I |
| Women's swimming | yes | NCAA Div. I |
| Women's tennis | no | NCAA Div. I |
| Women's track and field (indoor) | yes | NCAA Div. I |
| Women's track and field (outdoor) | yes | NCAA Div. I |
| Women's volleyball | yes | NCAA Div. I |
| Women's water polo | no | NCAA Div. I |
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| Percent of students in varsity/club intercollegiate sports: |
24% |
| Percent of students in intramural/recreational sports: |
60% |
| Athletic facilities: |
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basketball, tennis, and volleyball courts, boathouse, fitness centers, gymnasium, park, soccer complex, baseball field, softball field, stadium, swimming pool, track, weight room |
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| Intramural/Recreational sports: |
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basketball, dodgeball, flag football, handball, soccer (indoor/outdoor), softball, tennis, ultimate Frisbee, volleyball (indoor/sand) |
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| Club sports for men: |
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badminton, baseball, basketball, curling, cycling, equestrian sports, golf, ice hockey, judo, lacrosse, roller hockey, rowing, rugby, running, sailing, skiing, snowboarding, soccer, swimming, tae kwon do, tennis, ultimate Frisbee, volleyball, water polo |
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| Club sports for women: |
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badminton, basketball, curling, cycling, equestrian sports, field hockey, ice hockey, judo, lacrosse, roller hockey, running, sailing, skiing, snowboarding, soccer, swimming, tae kwon do, tennis, ultimate Frisbee, volleyball |
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| Public transportation serves campus: |
yes |
| Nearest international airport: |
Philadelphia (21 miles) |
| Nearest other airport: |
Allentown (55 miles) |
| Nearest passenger train service: |
Philadelphia (12 miles) |
| Nearest passenger bus service: |
Philadelphia (12 miles) |
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| Institutional employment is available: |
yes |
| Percent of full-time undergraduates working on campus: |
21% |
| Off-campus employment opportunities for undergraduates are: |
excellent |
| Freshmen are discouraged from working for first term: |
no |
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| Percent of graduates who pursue further study: |
18% immediately |
| List of graduate schools most often selected by recent graduates: |
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Boston College, Boston University, Columbia University, Drexel University, Emory University Fordham University, George Mason University, George Washington University, Georgetown University, Montclair State University, New York University, Northeastern University, Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine, Rowan University, Rutgers University, Salus University, Seton Hall University, Syracuse University, Temple University, Thomas Jefferson University, Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences, Universidad de Puerto Rico, University at Buffalo-SUNY, University of Cambridge, University of Maryland, University of Notre Dame, University of Pennsylvania, University of Virginia, Villanova University . |
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| Percent of graduates who enter job market in field related to major: |
71% within six months of graduation |
| List of firms that most frequently hire graduates: |
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AECOM, Air Products and Chemicals, Inc., Bank of America Merrill Lynch, BlackRock, Inc., Bloomberg LP, Bloomingdale's, Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, Deloitte, Deloitte Consulting, Deutsche Bank AG, Ernst & Young, FTI Consulting Inc., GlaxoSmithKline, Goldman Sachs & Co., Grant Thornton LLP, Gregory FCA, Harris Corporation, Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, IBM Corp., Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Johnson & Johnson, JPMorgan Chase & Co., KPMG, Lehigh Valley Health Network, Lockheed Martin Corp, L'Oreal, M&T Bank Corp., Main Line Health, MedStar Georgetown University Hospital, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, Morgan Stanley, Morgan Stanley Wealth Management, Mulhern & Kulp, Navigant Consulting, Inc., NBCUniversal, Nomura Holdings Inc., North Shore-LIJ Health System, NYU Langhorne Medical Center, PricewaterhouseCoopers, S&P Capital IQ, SAP, Synchrony Financial, Turner Construction Company, Vanguard, Verizon, Wells Fargo. |
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| List of most prominent alumni/ae: |
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- John L. Hennessey, COE, President, Stanford University
- Kelly Ayotte, United States Senator, State of New Hampshire
- Eileen Sullivan, Pulitzer Prize-Winning journalist, The Associated Press.
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