University of Notre Dame (ND)
54801 Juniper Rd, Notre Dame, IN 46556
ND Description
As one of the top universities in the nation, the University of Notre Dame is a private, Catholic research institution with a rigorous curriculum and selective admissions process.
According to ND admissions statistics, there are roughly five applicants for every one freshman class opening. Most of the applicants who get accepted are ranked near the top of their graduating high school classes, are involved in extracurricular activities, and perform well on standardized tests like the SAT or ACT. There is an application fee to apply for admissions to the school.
ND also has need-based financial aid programs available to those who qualify to assist with tuition fees and other costs.
Academic offerings at ND are comprehensive: undergraduate, graduate and professional degrees are provided in a multitude of fields. Programs offered at the university include: Aerospace and Mechanical Engineering, Biological Sciences, Civil Engineering and Geological Sciences, Creative Writing, and Management Entrepreneurship.
Beyond academics, campus life is full of opportunities for students to get involved in campus ministry, clubs and organizations, sports, study abroad programs, and more.
The University of Notre Dame is internationally recognized for its iconic Golden Dome and Gothic architecture on campus, as well as its Fighting Irish NCAA Division I athletic teams, who perform especially well in football and men’s basketball.
Quick Facts
Location
Midwest
Setting
Mid-size City Setting
Type
Private
Affiliation
Roman Catholic
Size
Large (5,000 to 10,000 Undergrad)
Mascot
Fighting Irish
Nickname
ND
Website
On-Campus Housing Available
Yes
In-State Tuition
$38,477
Out-of-State Tuition
$38,477
Selectivity
Most Selective
Enrollment
11,816
ND Students
- Full-Time Undergrad Students
- 8,363
- Freshman Class
- 2,064
- Total Students (Undergrads & Graduate Students)
- 11,816
Undergraduate vs. Graduate
- Undergraduate
- 70%
- Graduate
- 30%
Full-Time vs. Part-time Students
- Full-Time
- 99%
- Part-Time
- 1%
Students Coming From In-State vs. Out-of-State
- In-State
- 7%
- Out-of-State
- 93%
Gender of Students
- Women
- 46%
- Men
- 54%
Ethnic Diversity
- African-American
- 3%
- Asian
- 6%
- Caucasian
- 80%
- Latino
- 8%
- Other
- 3%
Students State Origin
- Illinois
- 14%
- California
- 7%
- Indiana
- 7%
- Ohio
- 6%
- Texas
- 5%
- Other
- 61%
International Students
- International
- 7%
- Domestic
- 93%