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Villanova University

Villanova University is a private Catholic research university in Villanova, Pennsylvania, known for strong programs in business, engineering, nursing, political science, and the liberal arts plus a close‑knit, school‑spirit‑driven campus and Division I basketball culture. Students often rave about the suburban Philadelphia location, small class sizes, many clubs and organizations, game‑day energy, and the supportive, community‑oriented student‑life vibe.

State

Pennsylvania

Student Population

11,500

Acceptance Rate

25–27%

GPA Range

3.7-4.0

SAT Range

1350–1500

Common Majors

business, engineering, nursing and health‑related fields, political science

“Villanova feels like a tight‑knit Catholic campus in the Philadelphia suburbs where you can study in strong business and engineering programs, join lots of clubs and basketball game days, and still be close to the city, and many students say they were surprised by how quickly the close‑knit classes and campus traditions made them feel like part of a real Villanova family.”

Team & Tuition

Divison

Division 1

Tuition (no scholarship)

$61,618

Conference

Big East Conference

Scholarships Available

Yes. Both athletic and academic.

Avg Men's Scores

73.8

Avg Women's Scores

N/A

Men's Team Notes

Villanova men claimed the Big 5 Championship and tied for second at Alex Lagowitz Memorial on Seven Oaks Golf Course, with Matt Zerfass firing career-best 69 (-1). Strong finishes continued at UConn Invitational on GreatHorse Golf Course and Georgetown Intercollegiate at Echo Lake Country Club through par-5 dominance.

Women's Team Notes

N/A

Coaches

Men's Coach

James Wilkes

Women's Coach

N/A

Men's Email

james.wilkes@villanova.edu

Women's Email

N/A

Men's Coach Bio

James Wilkes heads Villanova's men's golf program in the Big East Conference. He leads a team recognized for academic excellence, including a 3.660 GPA in 2024-25 that topped conference peers and earned GCAA Presidents Special Recognition for the sixth straight year. Under Wilkes, multiple golfers like Jackson Lehner, Ryan Pamer, and Matt Zerfass have gained All-America Scholar honors for strong play and academics.

Women's Coach Bio

N/A

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