Below are the key facts about graduate study in nursing at Villanova University. It is offered at the Master’s, Doctoral levels, with undergraduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #2 out of 23 schools (Master’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, Villanova University highly for nursing, placing at #98 out of 2,000 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Nursing Schools | 98 of 2,000 |
| Best Nursing Schools in Pennsylvania | 7 of 85 |
| Best Nursing Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 29 of 279 |
The table below lists every degree level granted in nursing at Villanova University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 175 |
| Master’s | 42 |
| Doctoral | 11 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Villanova University handed out 42 master’s degrees in nursing.
Villanova University is in the top 10% of the country for nursing at the master’s level. In particular it placed #2 out of 23 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Nursing Master’s Degree Schools in Pennsylvania | 2 |
| Best Nursing Master’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 11 |
| Best Nursing Master’s Degree Schools | 40 |
Average full-time graduate tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $55,537 | $55,537 |
| Fees | $595 | $595 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 10% of nursing master’s degrees went to men and 90% went to women.
The largest share of nursing master’s degree graduates at Villanova University are White. Approximately 79% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Villanova University with a master’s in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 33 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Villanova University awarded 42 master’s degrees in registered nursing/registered nurse in the most recent reporting year — 90% to women and 10% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (79%).
In the most recent year for which we have data, Villanova University conferred 11 doctoral degrees in nursing.
Villanova University is in the top 5% of the country for nursing at the doctoral level. Specifically, it ranked #4 out of 20 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Nursing Doctor’s Degree Schools in Pennsylvania | 4 |
| Best Nursing Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 11 |
| Best Nursing Doctor’s Degree Schools | 36 |
Every one of the 11 students who graduated with a doctoral degree in nursing from Villanova University were women.
The largest share of nursing doctoral degree graduates at Villanova University were White. Approximately 82% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Villanova University with a doctoral in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 9 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Villanova University granted 11 doctoral degrees in registered nursing/registered nurse recently — 100% to women and 0% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (82%).
Undergraduate study is also available at Villanova University. Here are the undergraduate award levels offered.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Nursing | 175 |