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Villanova University
Villanova University
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Information Summary
| Overall Score (about) | 97.3 |
| Total Cost On-Campus Attendance | $70,728 |
| Admission Success rate | N/A |
| ACT / SAT 75%ile scores | 33 / 1470 |
| Student Ratio Students-to-Faculty | 11 : 1 |
| Retention (full-time / part-time) | 96% / N/A |
| Enrollment Total (all students) | 11,030 |
Academics
This school offers degree programs through four colleges: the Villanova School of Business, the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, the College of Engineering, and the College of Nursing. Graduate degree programs are also offered through the Villanova School of Law. All Villanova colleges are recognized for their academic quality and technological resources, and all are focused on the education and well-being of the whole person
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Admissions
Admission is challenging. In addition to looking for academically talented, well-rounded students, VU looks for applicants who have
Financial Aid
The Office of Financial Aid breaks the application process down into five straightforward steps for students and parents to follow:
- Step 1: Completion of the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid), the form by which you declare your family’s financial profile
- Step 2: Completion of the VU Institutional Financial Aid Application
- Step 3: A comprehensive check of the numbers using the SAR (Student Aid Report) and the EFC (Expected Family Contribution)
- Step 4: Receipt of award letter, detailing all funding offered to you by the federal and/or state government and VU, and payment of the balance due
- Step 5: Finishing up with a twenty-five-minute interview, which may be done online with the Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency or in person at the Office of Financial Aid. This interview is a counseling session that provides information about managing student loans, both during and after college.
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Students
Villanova Snapshot: Student Body
- Minority Students: 18%
- In-State Students: 25%
- Students Living on Campus: 70%
- Students Affiliated with the Greek system: 20%
- Students Involved in Varsity or Club Athletics: 21%
- Students who Pursue Graduate/ Professional School after Graduation: 23%
- Number of Official Extracurricular Student Organizations: 250
- Number of States Represented 45
- Number of Countries Represented: 48
This school is a fun, close-knit, caring academic and social community. Filled with endless opportunities to meet new friends, discover new interests, and enjoy campus life, the undergraduate experience at VU is most often warmly remembered by alumni as
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Athletics
VU has a very strong academic tradition in both men’s and women’s sports. The college is part of the NCAA and the Big East Conference. Students can participate as Wildcats in many sports. This school fields men’s teams in baseball, basketball, cross country running, football, golf, lacrosse, soccer, swimming and diving, tennis, and track and field. The university fields women’s teams in basketball, cross country running, field hockey, lacrosse, rowing, soccer, softball, swimming and diving, tennis, track and field, volleyball, and water polo.
Basketball is the crown jewel of VU athletics, the men’s basketball team advanced to the Final Four in 2009, but did not win the championship. The last championship win for the team was in 1985, in one of the most heralded upsets in college basketball history.
The football team also enjoys great success. In 2009 the team was NCAA division 1-AA champions. The team has been invited to join the Big East Conference, and university adminsitrators are considering the offer.
The women’s cross country team is another standout, winning NCAA National Championships in 2009 and 2010 under the direction of Coach Gina Procaccio.
Traditions
The Catholic tradition runs deep here. The most prominent feature on campus is the St. Thomas of Villanova Church, the tallest structure on campus, which was built in 1883. Masses held at 8 p.m. and 10 p.m. and are fairly popular among the students.
Each year, the university holds an annual St. Thomas of Villanova Day Parade in the fall, which is a major event for students and alumni. Another important annual event is the NovaFest, which is held at the end of each academic year.
However, the university isn’t all prayer and no partying. The sights of Downtown Philly aren’t too far away, and a major rite of passage for many students when they reach the legal drinking age is going to a bar called Brownies.
Also important in VU lore is the Connelly Student Center, known by the unique black and white sculpture outside of it nicknamed “The Oreo” by students.
Also well-known is the university’s seal, which symbolizes the university’s roots among the Augustinians. The seal is seen throughout campus and is an ever-present symbol of the university.
Alumni
This university is fortunate to have an extremely loyal network of alumni, parents, and friends who are dedicated to the university and return to visit often. There are many
Faculty
The student-to-faculty ratio is 13:1. The university
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