Villanova University

Pros: academic reputation
Cons: cost, cliques

As a prospective student I have utilized a variety of college fact books as well as visited the campus. I cannot comment on such commonalities as food or residence life on account of the fact I have yet to live on campus. I can however contribute the...

Pros: I dunno
Cons: You name it

I think I would have to say Villanova's Housing is mediocore at best, especially for the first two years you live there. They finally treat the juniors like kings and queens, before the staff boots them to the streets as seniors to find their own...

Pros: Willing to help you go there!
Cons: Once you are there, do it yourself.

I started med school in 1997-- even though I graduated in 1999-- Villanova had a special program that let me start early without graduating. For that I am eternally grateful.

However, the financial aid department at Villanova did me a good...

Pros: Education
Cons: Social Life

I promise not to be as trashing as some of the other epinions, but I must admit that what they say is true. Villanova is a Catholic school with complete blinding to the fact that the population might be sexually active.
Is the majority of the...

Pros: A good education
Cons: Diversity is frowned upon, limited social life

I probably shouldn't be writing a review of Villanova, since I graduated over 11 years ago. But, here goes anyway...someone wrote in an earlier review that Villanova was all rich, white Gap clones, and that's basically a good summary (although I called...

Pros: meeting people.
Cons: none

During my years at villanova, many of my most memorable experiences were on Project Sunshine trips. This group is intended to provide the students with the opportunity to volunteer in the greater Philadelphia community. With programs ranging from swim...

Pros: none
Cons: everything

If you don't want to join a fraternity or sorority, you will be ostracized. Period. OK, a little harsh but, be prepared to experience greek rush if you want to fit into the Villanova lifestyle. Alcoholism is rampant. I remember hearing many stories...

Pros: If you fit the mold you'll have a blast, otherwise you're stuck like me
Cons: nothing to do but DRINK, and then when you're done drinking get ready to drink some more!

Basically unless you want to drink yourself to oblivion every weekend (and oftentimes weekday) night then you should think twice before coming to Villanova. Campus activities heavily revolve around the greek system, leaving kids like me with nothing to...

Pros: Faculty-Student Interaction, Location, Merit Scholarships, Part-Time Program
Cons: Excessive Cost, Strained Community Relationships, Certain Cliques

Villanova University offers an incredible product and a world-class education - for the right sort of student. This caveat, so delightfully articulated in Epinions such as "Booooorinnnggg...." and "Greek Geeks" deserves a fuller explanation.

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Pros: academic reputation, location
Cons: some housing

As a senior at Villanova, I can say that this school, like any, has its positives and negatives. In response to some of these other reviews, however, I feel it is inaccurate to weigh issues such as safe sex and housing equally to the more relevant topics ...

Pros: Good reputation, beautiful campus
Cons: Very expensive--not much financial aid for grad students

I spent three hard working years in Graduate School at Villanova University in Villanova, Pennsylvania. I was studying for my Master’s in Science in Counseling and Human Relations. I received my degree in May of 1994. The counseling program at...

Pros: Pretty nice area
Cons: Isolation from campus atmosphere

I am a transfer student from a community college in upstate New York. I chose to attend Villanova because of its highly reputable school of Commerce and Finance (Business School). Upon sending my letter of intent, I could have checked a box...

Pros: good res life staff
Cons: transfers get placed off campus

I came to Villanova University from Emory University in the fall of 2000. I was originally placed in a dorm off campus which was completely unacceptable. It was dirty (my mother would not allow me to walk inside without it being scrubbed top to...

Pros: Junior year
Cons: Freshman and sophomore year

I only had to attended Villanova for two years, and I am glad because the housing situation there is not something I would speak highly off. Yes, it is a well respected school with a quality education, but that is where it ends.

My first year...

Pros: pretty campus
Cons: everyone and everything else on campus

I spent my freshman and sophomore years at Villanova, and all I can say is I am so glad I left! I was miserable there, because the school is so conservative, hypocritical, economically OBSESSED, and really the people there are a lot of spoiled brats. I...