Villanova University Latin: Universitas Villanovana Former names Augustinian College of Villanova (1842–1845) Villanova College (until 1953) Motto Veritas, Unitas, Caritas (Latin) Motto in English Truth, Unity, Charity Type Private Established 1842 Affiliation Roman Catholic (Augustinian) Endowment $645 million (2017)[1] President Peter M. Donohue Academic staff 545 Administrative staff 2,000 Students 10,842 (Fall 2016)[2] Undergraduates 6,999(Fall 2016)[2] Postgraduates 3,843 (Fall 2016)[2] Location Villanova, Pennsylvania, U.S. Campus Suburban, 254 acres (1.03 km2) Colors Blue and White[3] Athletics NCAA Division I – Big East, CAA Philadelphia Big 5 Nickname Wildcats Affiliations ACCU NAICU PCRC Mascot Will D. Cat Website www.villanova.edu