Villanova University Top Questions

Describe the students at Villanova University.

Mark

Very white Catholic community, however Villanova is very accepting of every ethnicity, race, and religion. Some people dress up for class, but it's definitely not necessary-sweats / pajamas are definitely seen a lot. A lot of people from NJ, but it doesnt really matter to people.

Stephen

As stated before, there is a "Villanova Student" stereotype. While many (including myself) live outside of this group, it is still present on campus. If you tend towards the extremes of counter-culture you may find yourself alone or in a small minority on campus. That being said, ALL students at Villanova interact. It's an outgoing campus in that sense. I've found out that between any two people on campus, there are only about 3 degrees of seperation instead of the standard 6. Villanova is politically active, but not in you face about it. We recently have had Michelle Obama, Chelsea Clinton and Sen. John McCain on campus and they've all found the students well-informed and intelligent regarding politcal discourse. Being a Catholic school, most students claim they tend toward the right, but there are plenty of staunch Democrats, Republicans, Populists, Libertarians and Centrists for anyone to be satisfied.

Chris

I think there is a variety of different people at Villanova. I think there are an astonishing amount of racists who attend the school, but also that there are many strongly against racism. I feel that there are few who stand in the inbetween area. Most students seem to be from the east coast so it could possibly be because of the way they were raised. Politically, i would say Villanova is predominantly right winged.

Joe

There are not a lot of different races that go to Villanova therefore thats why we have the nickname Vanilla Nova. Villanova always tries to talk about diversification but its like their beating a dead horse. How about they spend some of that money they waste on stupid days like balloon day and use it to better the campus. Mostly everyone at Villanova has some money. parking lot is full with BMW, Audi, etc. It's all about money at Villanova.

josh

there is some racism not alot mainly just cause its predominatly white, the student body has a vast variety of student though nerdy preppy athletes pretty girls smart dumb its all over, not everyones as smart as they think

Brett

Villanova's Student Body ranges from all over. You name it and Villanova has it. I believe that most students interact with one another (I know personally that it does not matter to me who you are), but you get those groups of students that "push" themselves away from others at Villanova. They does this but yet they say some of us are racists. They are the ones that close themselves off to others not the other way around.

Dana

I never had issues with people pn campus and barly involved with campus activities. I play sports and i participate in every event that relate to sport. I found myself getting along with athletes then nonathletes during my time in Villanova.

Tate

The student body as a whole is just incredibly friendly. Most people dress pretty preppy, and it is not uncommon to see the same outfit in different colors, because everyone basically has the same sense of style.

Rachel

Most people dress up for class. Most are rich and politically involved.

Molly

Villanova is very conservative, and for the most part, white. Students mostly come from middle- to upper-class families. Most students are Catholic, and you can always bet that each of the Masses on Sunday nights (6pm, 8pm, and 10pm) fill the entire church.