Is Villanova University a good company to work for?

Villanova University has an overall rating of 4.4 out of 5, based on over 653 reviews left anonymously by employees. This rating has been stable over the past 12 months. 91% of employees would recommend working at Villanova University to a friend and 71% have a positive outlook for the business. The best reviews about Villanova University have been left by employees working as Graduate Student , Research Assistant and Teaching Assistant .

Does Villanova University pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Villanova University employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.7 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Villanova University. This rating has decreased by 3% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Villanova University?

91% of Villanova University employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Villanova University 4.2 out of 5 for work life balance, 4.4 for culture and values and 3.7 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Villanova University?

Graduate Research Assistant (28) , Research Assistant (26) , Graduate Assistant (22) , Assistant Director (15) , Assistant Professor (11) , Graduate Student (10) , Teaching Assistant (10) , Director (7) , Office Assistant (7) , Student Worker (7) , Adjunct Professor (6) , Administrative Assistant (6) , Postdoctoral Fellow (6) , Associate Director (5) , Barista (5)

What are the pros of working at Villanova University according to real employee reviews?

"Great people to work with!" ((in 33 reviews)); "The campus is beautiful." ((in 24 reviews)); "Great community and benefits for staff." ((in 24 reviews)); "Flexible hours during the year" ((in 21 reviews)); "Great staff and welcoming people" ((in 15 reviews))

What are the cons of working at Villanova University according to real employee reviews?

"Low pay and you can not work more than 20 hours" ((in 47 reviews)); "not worth the low salary" ((in 17 reviews)); "Lack of diversity" ((in 7 reviews)); "Leadership, limited upward career progress" ((in 5 reviews)); "making federal minimum wage in PA." ((in 3 reviews))

What are employees saying about Villanova University layoffs in 2026?

Explore Glassdoor’s employee reviews to understand what current and former employees are saying about Villanova University layoffs and their outlook for job security at Villanova University in 2026.

What are the top reviewed Villanova University locations?

Villanova , Philadelphia , Wayne , New York , Radnor , Jersey City , New Brunswick , Ridgewood , Whippany , Wildwood , Huntington , Bryn Mawr , Conshohocken , Devon , Boston

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4.4

91% would recommend to a friend

(573 total reviews)

Rev. Peter M. Donohue, OSA, PhD

95% approve of CEO

71% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

4.4

Culture & values

4.3

Diversity & inclusion

4.2

Work/Life balance

4.2

Senior management

3.7

Compensation and benefits

3.7

Career opportunities

Villanova University has an employee rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars, based on 573 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an excellent working experience there. The Villanova University employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Education industry (3.7 stars).

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573 reviews

5.0

Oct 26, 2018

Great place to work/go to school

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great community, lots of supporting faculty

Cons

pay is low but I did get free tuition

4.0

Oct 14, 2016

One of the best jobs on campus for students

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Many locations and flexible working hours to your choosing based on availability Vacations are the same as school vacations Ability to retain jobs through terms

Cons

Late entry leads to bad working hours Some shifts go late into the night Some managers are very unfriendly and bossy

4.0

Jun 10, 2015

Good Experience

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Opportunity for learning, good writing chances

Cons

Little pay, work can be tedious

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