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 | , , 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. .