Villanova University
Founded 1842
President Peter Donohue (President)
Fees USD 60,786
Acceptance Rate Selective (20–50%)
Campus Setting Suburban
Villanova University is a private Catholic university founded in 1842 by the Augustinian Order on Philadelphia’s prestigious Main Line. Consistently ranked in the top 50 universities nationally, Villanova enrolls 11,000 students and is particularly known for its Villanova School of Business (VSB — consistently top-10 for undergraduate business), College of Engineering, and College of Nursing.
Schools
- Villanova School of Business (VSB) — Top-10 undergraduate business nationally
- College of Engineering — ABET-accredited; top Catholic engineering program
- M. Louise Fitzpatrick College of Nursing — Top nursing school in Pennsylvania
- Charles Widger School of Law — Top Philadelphia law school
- College of Liberal Arts and Sciences — Augustinian liberal arts tradition
How to Apply
- Application: Common App | Acceptance Rate: ~24% | Tuition: ~$60,786