ECONOMIC IMPACT
For the Common Good
Villanova University engaged leading economic consulting firm Econsult Solutions Inc. to conduct an independent analysis of the University’s economic and social impact.
The resulting report demonstrates that Villanova stands as a transformative force and rooted neighbor in southeastern Pennsylvania. Through annual operations, strategic capital investments and robust ancillary spending by students and visitors, Villanova generates nearly $1.4 billion in total annual economic output across the Commonwealth.
Our purposeful economic growth serves to advance knowledge, foster human flourishing and contribute to the common good of both our local communities and those across the globe.
Commonweath of Pennsylvania
$1.4 Billion
Annual Economic Impact
Across Pennsylvania
Impact That Supports Jobs, Earnings and Taxes
9,210
JOBS SUPPORTED
$577M
IN EARNINGS
$28M
IN TAX REVENUE GENERATED FOR PENNSYLVANIA
Alumni in the Commonwealth
36,000
ALUMNI LIVING AND WORKING IN PA
$2 BILLION
ALUMNI WAGE PREMIUM
Delaware County
The Largest Employer in Delaware County*
2,700+
EMPLOYEES
8,340
JOBS SUPPORTED
$514M
IN ANNUAL EARNINGS
*Source: Pennsylvania Department of Labor & Industry, Center for Workforce Information & Analysis
Radnor Township
$2.9 MILLION
in annual payments to Radnor Township and the Radnor Township School District
INCLUDING
$581,222
School and Real Estate Taxes
$492,680
Payments for Police Services
$193,778
Local Services Tax Paid as Radnor's Largest Employer
University Operations
$653M
ANNUAL OPERATING BUDGET
Capital Investments
$113.2M
AVERAGE ANNUAL CAPITAL INVESTMENT IN THE VILLANOVA CAMPUS (FY22-FY26)
$100M+
CAPITAL INVESTMENT IN THE CABRINI CAMPUS (FY24-FY27)
$400M SINCE 2016
Signature projects include: The Commons, Mullen Center for the Performing Arts, Finneran Pavilion, Drosdick Hall and Vic Maggitti Hall
$600M FORECAST
NEXT 15+ YEARS
A Thriving Campus
10,294
TOTAL ENROLLMENT (FALL 2026)
$53M
ANNUAL STUDENT AND VISITOR SPENDING IN RADNOR TOWNSHIP
325,000
ANNUAL VISITORS
$140M
ECONOMIC IMPACT OF THAT SPENDING IN THE GREATER PHILADELPHIA REGION
STUDENT AND VISITOR SPENDING IN RADNOR TOWNSHIP IS THE EQUIVALENT OF
10.6M
CUPS OF COFFEE
13.3M
SLICES OF PIZZA
265,000
NIGHTS IN LOCAL HOTELS
Community Service
Augustinian Values in Action
224,000
ANNUAL HOURS OF COMMUNITY SERVICE AND SERVICE LEARNING
5,000+
VOLUNTEERS AT 160+ LOCAL SITES ON THE ST. THOMAS OF VILLANOVA AND MLK DAYS OF SERVICE
37
CONSECUTIVE YEARS HOSTING THE PA SPECIAL OLYMPICS FALL FESTIVAL
Contact Us
Chris Kovolski
Assistant Vice President of Government Relations & External Affairs
Hally Ammons
Assistant Director of Government & Community Relations