<p>Villanova</a> University: News & Events</p>
<p>And now for some good news.</p>
<p>Standard and Poors rates the bond ratings of universities. They recently raised Villanova's to A+. This is at a time when many colleges are seeing lower ratings because of debt, etc.</p>
<p>Standard and Poors specifically noted the increased selectivity of Villanova's admissions, as well as a high rate of retention of current students. That demand provides a comfort level to investors, because it shows there will always be a plentiful supply of interested students. A high bond rating results in lower borrowing costs.</p>
<p>They also noted the University's conservative debt structure. In comparison, some other colleges were lured into high risk interest rate swap deals that have cost them many millions.</p>