Latin: Universitas Villanovana | |
Former names | Augustinian College of Villanova (1842-1953) |
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Motto | Veritas, Unitas, Caritas (Latin) |
Motto in English | Truth, Unity, Charity |
Type | Private |
Established | 1842 |
Religious affiliation | Roman Catholic (Augustinian) |
Academic affiliations | ACCU, ASEA NAICU, PCRC |
Endowment | $766.9 million (2019)[1] |
President | Peter M. Donohue |
Academic staff | 545 |
Students | 10,842 (Fall 2016)[2] |
Undergraduates | 6,500 |
Postgraduates | 3,500 |
Location | Villanova , , United States |
Campus | Suburban 260 acres (110 ha) |
Colors | Blue and White [3] |
Nickname | Wildcats |
Sporting affiliations | NCAA Division I – Big East, Big 5, CAA |
Mascot | Will D. Cat (current), Count Villan (former) [4] |
Website | www |
The Villanova University is a private university in Villanova, Pennsylvania. The university has about 9,535 students. It was founded in 1842. The current president of the university is Rev. Peter M. Donohue, O.S.A. .
The athletics teams of the university are called the Wildcats. They have 24 varsity teams, most of which compete in the Big East Conference. The football team plays in the Colonial Athletic Association, and the women's rowing team is a member of the American Athletic Conference.