Villanova University Top Questions

Is the stereotype of students at Villanova University accurate?

Alex

To a degree these stereotypes are accurate. Theres a lot of La coste and Polo clothing around and some students are cocky assholes because of the affluent backgrounds they come from. That being said, there are plenty of people that do not fall into that stereotype and are genuinely good and down to earth.

Kate

These stereotypes are accurate to a degree, some people are well dressed but others are sweatpants all the time. It is a pretty rich school, and diversity is low, but it's getting better.

christina

to some extent, yes. although we're improving, we still aren't a very diverse campus. i think a lot of kids are extremely well-off, but there are a bunch of more "average" kids too. as for the girls, there are the prissy and preppy ones, but you definitely don't need to own gucci clothes and a house in the hamptons to fit in here.

Jesse

Kinda. There is a lot more diversity than people think. A lot of people are stuck up, but there are some really nice people here too.

Amy

In many cases, yes. It is difficult to find people that aren't exactly the same as everyone else at school

Mari

most of the times

Ellen

Not entirely, a lot of people at white and upper-middle class but they are diverse in other ways and there are lots of different types of people and those that do fit the stereotype can be the really fun and nice

Kevin

To some extent... its an expensive school, so there is a good deal of money. Like everywhere there is a mix of people, some of whom reflect the stereotype, some who do not.

Jess

The "VanillaNova" which is a comment about the lack of racial diversity on this campus is somewhat true, but you have to keep in mind that there are going to be a lot of Irish Catholics and such at this school, because 'Nova is a Catholic school. However, the school is making a clear effort to increase diversity with the incoming classes. It is a hot topic right now. As far as the stereotype about a bunch of rich kids, you have the kids with money and you have the kids without money. Just like every other campus. It is a private school, so it is generally going to cost more money than a public school, but this is not really any different from any other private school. Not everyone is just some rich kid. As far as the stereotype about 'Nova being a scholl with a lot of spirit for their school and basketball team, I couldn't agree more. It's an amazing place to be when it's basketball season (and of course any other time too.)

Beth

for the most part, but you can always find your exceptions