#245 nationally · R2 · Pennsylvania

Villanova University research spending

Villanova University spent $32M on research and development in fiscal year 2023, ranking #245 among US R1 and R2 universities and #9 in Pennsylvania.

$32Mtotal R&D, FY2023
#245of 297 nationally
#9 of 13in Pennsylvania (1% of the state's listed total)
Nomedical school

Nearest peers by research spending

RankUniversityStateTierR&D
242SUNY College of Environmental Science and ForestryNYR2$33M
243Kennesaw State UniversityGAR2$32M
244Louisiana Tech UniversityLAR2$32M
245Villanova UniversityPAR2$32M
246University of Nebraska at OmahaNER2$31M
247University of South Dakota MedSDR2$30M
248Rutgers University-NewarkNJR2$30M

Research office

Funding opportunities, sponsored programs, and research development for Villanova University run through its research office: https://www.villanova.edu/university/research-scholarship.html

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Questions

How much does Villanova University spend on research?
Villanova University reported $32M in total research and development expenditures in fiscal year 2023, per the NSF HERD Survey.
Where does Villanova University rank nationally for research spending?
#245 of the 297 R1 and R2 universities listed here, and #9 of 13 in Pennsylvania.
Is Villanova University an R1 university?
Villanova University is classified R2 (high research spending and doctorate production) in the 2025 Carnegie Classification.