Guide Note

Villanova University is a private Roman Catholic institution of higher learning, offering undergraduate and graduate degrees. The university consists of four main colleges: The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, School of Business, College of Engineering, and and College of Nursing. They also have a graduate School of Law.

Fast Facts

Established: 1842
Location: Villanova, Pennsylvania
President: Rev. Peter M. Donohue
Faculty: Approximately 500
Nickname: Wildcat
Motto: "Veritas, Unitas, Caritas" - Latin for "Truth, Unity, Charity"
Acceptance Rate: 57.9%
254 acre campus
Has over 60 buildings
Weather: Villanova, Pennsylvania

About Villanova University

Founded by the Friars of the Order of St. Augustine, the Roman Catholic university is open to students of all faiths. Considered the oldest and largest Catholic university in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, it is located 12 miles west of Philadelphia.¹

Villanova University Reputation

In 2008 Villanova University was ranked #1 by U.S. News and World Report as the Best University in the Masters category,² and was ranked #1 by PC Magazine as the most wired college on their Top 20 Wired Colleges list in 2006.³

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Villanova University

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Official Site: Villanova University
Location Website: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Official Site: Villanova Online Courses
Official Athletic Site: Villanova University "Wildcats" Athletics
Wikipedia: Villlanova University
Princeton Review: Villanova University
College Merchandise: Villanova Athletics Store

Villanova University News and Articles

Official Site: News and Announcements
Campus Newspaper: The Villanovan
Location Newspaper: Philadelphia Daily News
Google News: Villlanova University

Villanova University Basics

Villanova University: University Profile
Founded: 1842
Faculty: Approximately 600, 90% with terminal degrees
Undergraduates: Approximately 6,300
Postgraduates: Approximately 3,200

Villanova University Leadership

President: Rev. Peter M. Donohue
- 2006-present: President
  - 1993-2006: Chair of the Villanova University Department of Theatre

Villanova University Notable Alumni

Maria Bello, actress
Tim Hauser, founder of Manhattan Transfer
Jim Croce, singer, songwriter
Don McLean, singer, songwriter
Ed Rendell, current Pennsylvania Governor
Marjorie Rendell, federal judge
William J. Fallon, admiral of the United States Navy,Commander of U.S. Central Command
George B. Crist, retired Marine General,former Commander in Chief, Central Command
Robert J. Darretta, Jr., chief financial officer and vice chairman of Johnson & Johnson
John Drosdick, CEO of Sunoco
Thomas G. Labrecque, former Chairman and CEO of Chase Manhattan Bank
Martin McGuinn, former CEO of Mellon Financial Corp.
John Cardinal O'Connor, former Archbishop of the Archdiocese of New York
John L. Hennessy, president of Stanford University
Deirdre Imus, head of the Diedre Imus Environmental Center for Pediatric Oncology

Studying at Villanova University

Undergraduate Programs at Villanova University
Graduate Programs at Villanova University
Villanova University Notable Programs of Study:

Prospective Students for Villanova University

Princeton Review: Villanova University
These are from the official Villanova University website:

Visiting Villanova University

Official Site: Visit Villanova

Villanova University Hotels

Mahalo's Guide to: Philadelphia Hotels
Official Site: Hotel Accommodations
Frommer's: Philadelphia Hotels
TripAdvisor: Radnor Hotels

Villanova University Restaurants

Mahalo's Guide to: Philadelphia Restaurants
Frommer's: Philadelphia Restaurants
TripAdvisor: Radnor Restaurants

Villanova University Transportation

Official Site: Directions To Villanova University
MapQuest: Driving Directions
Airport: PHL - Philadelphia International Airport
Train: Amtrak - Philadelphia, PA (PHL)
Bus: Greyhound - Philadelphia
Regional Transit: SEPTA

Villanova University Student Life

Villanova University Student Life News

Official Site: St. Thomas of Villanova Celebration Scheduled for Sept. 21-23 (2007)
The Villanova Times: "Novafest Change of Plans" (2007)
Drexel University Triangle: "Avoid death: Read this Philly sports guide" (2007)

Villanova University Student Media

Newspaper: The Villanovan
Radio: 89.1FM WXVU

Villanova University Blogs, and Forums

College Confidential: Villanova University Discussion
College Rule Notebook: Villanova University
ArmchairGM: Villanova University Basketball Fan Network

Villanova University Timeline

1842: Founded by Augustinian Monks
1845: Closed due to financial difficulties
1846: Reopened
1847: First class graduated
1848: Incorporated by the State of Pennsylvania, and authorized to grant degrees
1918: Admitted nuns
1953: Women admitted to nursing school
1953: Achieved University status
1958: College of Engineeering admitted women
1968: Became fully coeducational

Villanova University Sports Teams

Official Athletic Site: Villanova University "Wildcats" Athletics
League Website: Big East Conference | Atlantic 10 Conference
Basketball: Men's | Women's
Football
Softball

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