Villanova University

Villanova University

Villanova University is a private, Catholic research university located in Villanova, Pennsylvania, just outside Philadelphia. Founded in 1842 by the Augustinian order, Villanova is the only university in the world founded by the Order of Saint Augustine, and its Augustinian values — truth, community, unity, and service — shape the student experience across every school. Its close proximity to Philadelphia gives students easy access to internships, corporate visits, and a major East Coast business hub, while a residential, tight-knit campus culture supports strong peer and alumni networks.

Villanova School of Business

Consistently well-ranked
The Villanova School of Business (VSB) is ranked No. 14 in the nation for Best Undergraduate Business Schools (2026 U.S. News & World Report), alongside strong marks for its Part-Time MBA (No. 18) and Online Master’s in Business programs (No. 18).
A built-in consulting recruiting infrastructure

VSB has one of the more developed consulting-specific support systems of any undergraduate business school. The Villanova Consulting Group (VCG) is open to students of all majors and runs a full calendar of consulting-focused programming, including a fall Consulting Meetup, a Consulting 101 Panel & Networking Reception, a “Nailing the Case Interview” workshop, and a VCG Summer Consulting Bootcamp. Villanova’s Career Connections platform also maintains a dedicated consulting channel that tracks live MBB application deadlines and recruiting timelines throughout the year.

Strong employer relationships
VSB reports strong outcomes across finance, consulting, technology, and consumer industries, with regular recruiting from firms including Deloitte, PwC, Barclays, Comcast NBCUniversal, and Deutsche Bank. A network of more than 44,000 alumni provides an additional layer of mentoring, referrals, and internship access.

Applied, hands-on learning
Students can also build case experience through competitions like the Crowe National Case Competition, in addition to VSB’s core majors in Finance, Accounting, Marketing, Management, and Analytics — all built around a curriculum that emphasizes analytical thinking, communication, and ethical leadership.