by our College Data Analytics TeamHome to about 7,037 undergraduates in 2020, Villanova is a large, private university located in Villanova, Pennsylvania. A safe, suburban environment can offer many of the amenities of city living without the constant hum. Should you tire of the campus however, Villanova offers a “study abroad” program. Please note, some classes/degrees offered by Villanova can be taken “online” so keep that in mind when reviewing this report. For more context, you might also check out our Villanova Guide to Distance and Online Learning.
Some, but not all, schools with a religious affiliation may require a statement of faith or religious studies component. Contact the school to see what their requirements are. If an affinity with the Roman Catholic faith interests you, check out our ranking of The Best Roman Catholic Colleges and Universities.
Individuals with disabilities make up 9.0% of the student population at Villanova. For more information on policies and accommodations that the university provides to ensure all students get the opportunity to participate, you can visit Villanova Disability Services.
While not a "service academy", Villanova does offer support for veterans and those seeking a career in the armed forces. Undergraduates have access to one or more ROTC programs. For more information on policies related to veterans, you can visit Villanova Veteran Services . For more information, check out our Villanova for Veterans Guide.
Villanova offers on-campus housing, but freshmen are not required to take advantage of it. In the end though, most do choose to live in the dorms.
* Data compiled from students who received financial aid, including loans.
Villanova has a comparatively large, student body. There were 7,037 undergraduates in 2020. Full-time attendance was 6,793 (96.5%). Part-time attendance was 244 (3.5%).
| Full-time | Part-time | Total |
|---|---|---|
| 6,793 | 244 | 7,037 |
Compared to other colleges and universities across the nation, Villanova receives top marks for overall diversity. We rank Villanova #156 out of 3,451.
The chart below shows each element that we looked at to determine this ranking, and how that metric compares to the national average. 100 would indicate excellent diversity in each category, and 1 would mean poor diversity.
You can learn more about the diversity of the student body at Villanova by looking closer at the ethnic, gender, age, and geographic diversity metrics from the Villanova Diversity Guide.
Villanova has a total of 683 student athletes, 349 men and 334 women who compete in inter-collegiate athletics.
| Total Revenue (all teams) | $30,934,099 |
| Total Expenses (all teams) | $30,934,099 |
| Net | $0 |
For more information about athletics including per-team sizes, coaching and scholarships check out our Guide to Villanova University Athletics