Villanova University

Villanova University was founded in 1842 by the Ordo of Saint Augustine, is a private university, is also the oldest Catholic university, located in Villanova, Pennsylvania, United States.

The University offers a variety of degree programs, with the various research departments. There is a pre-med program four years, plus undergraduate and master's programs, which are combined in the 12 area. Students can choose a main course in accordance with their respective faculties, there is the College of Liberal Arts, College of Nursing, Faculty of Law, School of Business, and School of Engineering.

Villanova University has overall undergraduate acceptance rate of 39.1%, received more than 6,000 applicants from 15 398 in 2011. Of the students accepted, 84% ranked in the top 10% of high school classes, and 94% ranked in the top 20%. GPA range for the typical student is 3.81 to 4.21 / 4.00 on a weighted scale. The middle 50 percent range of SAT scores for accepted applicants is typical 1340-1440 / 1600, and the middle 50 percent range of the composite ACT score for accepted applicants is typical 30-33.

Meanwhile, the university has a core curriculum with four courses in theology and philosophy, and nine additional core courses in writing, history, mathematics, science, foreign languages, theology and fine arts.

In addition to learning, students can also join various organizations and sororities that have been provided by the university. In fact, one student at a university organization, the Campus Activities Team, is the school's largest student organization, coordinates music concerts, comedy nights and Taste of Philly event.

The health sector, through one of the schools, the university also has a program called Emergency Medical Services, which is a student run ambulance service serving the community college, and members are certified as emergency medical technicians. While Villanova NROTC, is part of the Philadelphia NROTC Consortium.

Many achievements and awards that have been achieved by this university, both academic and non-academic. One example in the field of non-academic achievements (sport) is, with 24 sports teams, the university has won 19 NCAA team national championships and 82 conference championships.

For students who want to develop their talents, and show achievements in the field of sports, can join the university sports teams. With mascot nicknamed the Wildcats, university sports teams compete with other participants in the NCAA Division I Athletics competition. In addition, the university is also a member of the Philadelphia Big 5, a basketball competition.