Villanova University (VU) is a private catholic university located in Radnor Township, Pennsylvania. It is the only Augustinian University in the United States. The University was founded in 1842 by the order of St. Augustine. Now it became the cornerstone of an academic community in which students learn to think critically, act passionately, and succeed while serving others. Located just outside Philadelphia, Villanova University has six colleges, four of which serve undergraduate and graduate students.
The majority of students are Catholic, and the administration is led by priests. All the students in the university are required to take the Augustine and Cultural Seminar(ACS). Villanova university is also the host of the largest student-run Special Olympics event in the world. Also, the Villanova Wildcats are known for their successful men’s basketball program which competes in the NCAA Division.
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It has more than 11,000 undergraduate, graduate, and law students in the university’s six colleges.
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Provides scholarships on the basis of student’s academic achievements, proven leadership, and extracurricular activities.
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The student to faculty ratio is 11:1.
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Offers three fully online bachelor’s degree programs specifically designed for working professionals as well as one post-baccalaureate certificate for professionals who have already earned the bachelor’s degree.
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According to U.S. News data, it’s quite difficult to get into Villanova, for fall 2018, just 24% of applicants were accepted. Business, Engineering, and Social science are among the most popular majors.
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It has accreditation by the Middle States Commission on High Education (MSCHE).
Online Education at Villanova University
The University offers a variety of online programs across all their schools and colleges for those who cannot travel campus to earn their degree. A student can earn their degree at their own pace with the convenience of time. An individual can complete their degree from anywhere with just access to the internet.
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All the programs that are offered online are taught by the faculties who train their on-campus students to ensure the same high-quality education and academics excellence is maintained across all their courses.
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The university offers 77 online programs across various disciplines. The majors include Accounting, Business Management, Engineering, Information Systems, Information Technology, Law, Nursing, and more.
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The university is also committed to providing various advanced tools and resources to their non-traditional students to help them understand the curriculum easily.
Reviews
Student's reviews on the university are given below.
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Students say that the Villanova campus is very good and has the students and professors who are very supportive and are always available to help. Villanova University dorms are very well maintained by the management as almost all their students live on campus.
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The campus has many things to do around. Students can involve in various clubs and activities on campus that provides numerous opportunities for an individual to explore their passion.