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Student-Faculty Ratio		11:1
Full-Time Student Population		7,962
Part-Time Student Population		2,413
Full-Time Instructional Faculty		614
Part-Time Instructional Faculty		377
Total FT Faculty		630
Faculty with Terminal Degree		89%
Average Faculty Salary		$86,522
Full-Time Retention Rate		94%
Graduation Rate		89%
Programs/Majors Offered		71
Average Course Load		5 courses
Academic/Career Counseling?		Yes
Remedial Services?		No
Class Sizes		Fewer than 20 Students: 42% 20 to 49 Students: 56% 50 or More Students: 2%

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If there is one thing to be said about Villanova, it is that you will walk away with a solid education for a lifetime. The University attempts to provide each student with the best education, which is reflected through the dedication and knowledge of professors every time you enter the classroom. Granted, there are a few bad apples that have very little ambition to teach anything, but these professors are a rarity. Every professor is subject to a survey on the quality of their teaching, and Student Government provides an online forum to discuss teachers freely.

Another added benefit is that there are no TAs teaching classes here. While this might not seem like much, there is nothing worse than seeing TAs only a few years older than you trying to teach material they learned just a few years ago themselves. Not having TAs allows professors to get better acquainted with each student and gives students the most knowledgeable person teaching. Plus, with the small class sizes, developing a positive working relationship with your professors is very easy and can be very helpful come test time. Overall, Villanova does a good job providing its students with competent professors who have a passion to be here and who are always willing to learn more or go beyond the books to help.

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Electrical and Electronics Engineering

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Professors Care About Students

You will never be taught by a TA at nova and you will have at most 3 or 4 lecture hall classes freshman year. After that just about every class is small, hands on, and taught by a professor with a terminal degree in their field. Unlike most schools, freshman classes aren't designed to weed students out of the program but to teach proper study habits and teamwork. Learning resources are abundant and office hours are always available. Although there is competition you generally get the grade you earn, not a grade relative to the other students. Overall an excellent experience for undergraduate studies.

Oct 25, 2011

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mairino

'14

Pre-Medicine Studies

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Comprehensive Sciences

I really enjoy math but I'm interested in veterinary/ biological sciences, and this major allowed me to combine the best of both worlds. The physics courses are difficult, but rewarding (as with all the classes). Most of the professors are willing to go way out of their way to help you succeed.

Aug 06, 2011

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JennKelly17

'14

Political Science and Government

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Honors Program

The Honors Program at Villanova University is top-notch; with its new location in Garey Hall on West Campus, it has flourished into a superior academic and even social program. With small, seminar-style classes usually capped at 20 students, students have access to some of the university's best and brightest professors. Get on your philosophy professor's good side, and he might even invite you over to his house for homemade lasagna!

Jul 27, 2011

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Instructional Programs		Occupational: No Academic: Yes Continuing Professional: Yes Recreational/Avocational: No Adult Basic Remedial: No Secondary (High School): No
Special Credit Opportunities		Advanced Placement (AP) Credits: Yes Dual Credit: Yes Life Experience Credits: No
AP Test Score Requirements		Possible credit for scores of 3, 4 or 5
IB Test Score Requirements		Possible credit based on individual colleges
Undergraduate Schools/Divisions		College of Engineering College of Liberal Arts and Sciences College of Nursing Villanova School of Business
Degrees Awarded		Associate degree Bachelor's degree Doctorate - Professional practice Doctorate - Research/scholarship Master's degree Post-bachelor's certificate Post-master's certificate
Most Popular Majors		Business Administration and Management: 4% Finance, General: 5% Law: 4% Registered Nursing (RN): 3%
Special Study Options		Distance learning opportunities Study abroad Teacher certification (below the postsecondary level) Weekend/evening college
Best Places to Study		Bartley Connelly Center Falvey Memorial Library
Did You Know?		Do you want to get involved? One of the best ways to get involved at Villanova is the Special Olympics. It has hosted Pennsylvania’s Special Olympics for 16 consecutive years. Over 2,000 students help volunteer for a weekend of fun, food, and unforgettable memories. Don’t feel like getting out of bed? Villanova now offers a few of its courses online. Villanova also provides space for your very own Web site. Enjoy discussing current events within the context of history, philosophy, and theology? Villanova requires a year long core humanities class for all freshmen. Combining academics with Augustinian tradition, the core program covers a wide range of topics, and it gives you a feel for courses that are traditionally restricted to college, such as philosophy and theology. Who doesn’t like a good old parade? Every September, to celebrate St. Thomas of Villanova, the University closes early for an afternoon of reflection, a parade, and good times. Traveling across campus, the administration leads a parade that ends at Sheehan Beach, where you can chow down on some free barbeque food or just meet some new people.

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