Villanova University

🇺🇸 United States of America 4-Year University

Global #1594 United States of America #368

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Institution Info

Founded: 1842
Type: 4-Year University
Students: 9,535 students
Faculty: 2 936
Endowment: $797.0M
Website: http://www1.villanova.edu/content/main.html

About

Villanova University is a higher education institution in United States of America, founded in 1842. It is a globally recognized institution. The university has approximately 9,535 students, an endowment of $797.0M, a member of Major Catholic Universities Worldwide.

Rankings

Source	Year	Rank	Score
UNIRANKS	2026	UniRanks #1594 · Ranked	70,23

Research Output via OpenAlex

303

h-index

757,232

Citations

23,916

Publications

11,410

i10-index

2,52

Mean Citedness

Tier Memberships

Major Catholic Universities Worldwide

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Motto

"Veritas, Unitas, Caritas"

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Villanova University's global ranking?

Villanova University is ranked #1,594 globally according to the UniRanks aggregated ranking. Within United States of America, it holds the #368 position.

When was Villanova University founded?

Villanova University was founded in 1842, making it 184 years old. It is one of the established institutions in United States of America.

How many students attend Villanova University?

Villanova University has a student body of approximately 9,535 students. The student-to-faculty ratio is approximately 3:1.

What is Villanova University's research output?

Villanova University has produced 23,916 research publications with 757,232 total citations and an h-index of 303, according to OpenAlex data.

What is Villanova University's endowment?

Villanova University has an endowment of approximately $797.0M USD. University endowments fund financial aid, research, faculty positions, and campus development.