Villanova University
Villanova University is a private Catholic research university in Villanova, Pennsylvania, United States. It was founded by the Augustinians in 1842 and named after Saint Thomas of Villanova. The university is the oldest Catholic university in Pennsylvania and one of two Augustinian institutions of higher learning in the United States (the other being Merrimack College).
| Latin: Universitas Villanovana | |
Former names | Saint Augustine's Academy (1811–) Augustinian College of Villanova (1842–1953) |
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| Motto | Veritas, Unitas, Caritas (Latin) |
Motto in English | Truth, Unity, Love |
| Type | Private research university |
| Established | 1842 |
| Founder | Order of Saint Augustine |
Religious affiliation | Catholic (Augustinian) |
Academic affiliations | |
| Endowment | $1.19 billion (2023) |
| President | Peter M. Donohue |
Academic staff | 545 |
Administrative staff | 2,000 |
| Students | 9,800 (spring 2023) |
| Undergraduates | 6,791 |
| Postgraduates | 3,108 |
| Location | , U.S. 40.03771°N 75.33755°W |
| Campus | Suburban, 296 acres (120 ha) |
| Colors | Blue and white |
| Nickname | Wildcats |
Sporting affiliations | NCAA Division I – Big East, Big 5, CAA |
| Mascot | Will D. Cat (current) Count Villan (former) |
| Website | www |
The university traces its roots to the old Saint Augustine's Church, Philadelphia, which the Augustinian friars of the Province of Saint Thomas of Villanova founded in 1796, and to its parish school, Saint Augustine's Academy, which was established in 1811. It is classified among "R2: Doctoral Universities – High research activity".
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