| 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 |
The University of Notre Dame du Lac (or simply Notre Dame) (our lady) is a private research university located in Notre Dame, Indiana. It was founded by Father Edward Sorin, CSC, who was also the school's first president. Founded as an all-male institution, it became co-educational in 1972. The school's Catholic identity is evident around campus with the ornate Basilica of the Sacred Heart together with numerous chapels and religious iconography.
The university today is organized into five colleges and one professional school, the oldest of which awarded degrees as early as 1849. Many of the colleges' academic programs have been ranked highly in national publications, with the university as a whole ranked in the top 20 nationally by U.S. News and World Report. Many of the graduate programs participate in research endeavors, with a stated goal by the university president, Father John I. Jenkins, CSC, to become a pre-eminent research institution. Additionally, the university's library system is one of the top-100 largest in the United States.
More than 80% of the University's 8,000 undergraduates live on campus in one of 27 single-sex residence halls, each of which field teams for more than a dozen intramural sports. Notre Dame's alumni are located around the world and number near 120,000.
Notre Dame is also known for its sports programs, especially its football team. The sports teams are members of the NCAA Division I, and are known collectively as the Fighting Irish, a name it adopted in the 1920s. The football team, an Independent, has accumulated eleven national championships, seven Heisman Trophy winners, and many members in the College Football Hall of Fame. Additionally, other sport teams, most members of the Big East Conference, have won 18 national championships throughout the years.
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| Percent of Students International: | 8% |
| On-Campus Housing Available: | Yes |
| Percent of Students Living On-Campus: | 62% |
| Freshman Students Required to Live on Campus: | Yes |
| Member of: | NAA, NCAA |
| Sports Include: |
Football (Division I-A Independents) Basketball (Big East Conference) Baseball (Big East Conference) Track (Big East Conference) |
| Tuition & Fees (undergraduate) | Expenses | ||
Published Tuition and Fees: |
$ 31,542 | ||
Average Tuition for Full-Time Undergrads: |
$ 31,100 | ||
Required Fees for Full-Time Undergrads: |
$ 442 | ||
| Financial Aid | Avg. Amount Received | % of Students Receiving Aid | |
Federal Grants: |
$ 8,259 | 16% | |
State and Local Grants: |
$ 3,889 | 44% | |
Institutional Grants: |
$ 16,817 | 54% | |
Student Loans: |
$ 5,783 | 49% | |
Any Aid: |
76% |
| Acceptance Rate: | 32% (Highly Selective) |
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| % of Students Submitting SAT Scores: | 71% |
| Bottom 25th Percentile: | Verbal: 630, Math: 660 |
| Top 75th Percentile: | Verbal: 740, Math: 740 |
| Application Fee: | $ 50.00 |
| Formal Demonstration of Competencies: | Not Required |
| High School Diploma or Equivalent: | Recommended |
| High School GPA: | Recommended |
| High School Rank: | Recommended |
| High School Record: | Required |
| Recommendations: | Required |
| TOEFL: | Required |
| Test Scores: | Required |
College Advice
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Question:
Boston College and Notre Dame?
I am going to transfer to either Notre Dame or Boston College. Setting aside the whole "getting accepted thing", let us just assume I am accepted at both schools...
How strong are the Jesuit/Catholic traditions at BC?
How good of an education school does BC have?
Does ND have an education major or program of study?
How close is BC to downtown Boston and the actual city of Boston?
Does BC have strenuous classes with tough curriculum?
Basically what the deal is I want to know as much as possible about these two schools. If there are any current students or alums out there from Notre Dame or Boston College please just go on and on about the school. whoever gives me the most information about what i want to know (remember i am a prospective transfer) gets ten points.
thanks
13 months ago
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Believe it or not I applied and was accepted as a transfer to both Notre Dame and Boston College and I decided upon Notre Dame. First, some shameless self-promotion, I have created a website about how to get into ND and it also has my BC essay. It is at http://community.wvu.edu/~mrn006/ndtransfer/ (I know it is a West Virginia website, that is where I am a graduate student).
The Jesuit traditions at BC are strong, they have the largest number of Jesuits in the US, but as you may know they tend to be a bit liberal and not the most "Catholic". BC has a VERY strong school of ED and unfortunately ND doesn't have one, but Saint Mary's (the all-girls school across the street) does and you can take classes there, so it can be done. I don't think BC is that close to Boston but it is close to the T station so you can get to Boston pretty easily. Both ND and BC are tough, no doubt about it, both are top schools with ND having the edge in the rankings being a top 20 school.
Pretty much everything I can say about ND is on my website, you will see. If you want to get in touch, I have my email on the website and I would be more than happy to talk with you. For what it is worth, I love ND with all my heart but the one program I would not recommend it over BC for is Education since we don't have a program on-campus. That being said, ND still has a ton going for it and if you feel it is the right school it can be done.
Please get in touch if you need anything, I really love talking with transfers! Both are great schools!
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I am going to be a senior next year in high school. I recently visited Notre Dame and loved it. It is now my first choice for college. I was wondering if I should apply early action or regular. It seems the acceptance rate is higher through early action. However, Notre Dame says only strong candidatates shoud apply early action. Did you apply EA or regular? What were the results and what kind of credentials did you have (Test scores, GPA, Class Rank, etc.)? I personally have a 3.96 unweighted and 4.1 weighted GPA (puts me in top 5% of class). Also, I got a 32 on the ACT. Thanks for your input
13 months ago
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Don't listen to the college counselor, ND doesn't have ED, and it worries me that they are in that profession and don't know that!
Your rank is looking pretty good as is your ACT but unfortunately both are just about average for ND. While this gives you a decent shot of getting in, I wouldn't recommend applying early action yet. Yes, the acceptance rate is higher, but that is because ND really does stress that only the top top applicants should apply EA. If you can bump the ACT to a 34+, then I think it may be worth thinking about more, but I would probably play it safe at this point and apply regular. If you are curious you could always email a ND admissions counselor, they were very helpful back when I applied and I am sure would help you.
You may want to check out the message board at http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/forumdisplay.php?f=49 it is a ND admissions board where I am and many other people in the know. See what they think because I am known for being cautious when it comes to recommending EA.
As a ND alum I wish you the very best of luck and I assure you it is worth all the work it takes to get there! ND is an amazing place and I miss it already!
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I might transfer if I don't make it.
My GPA is 3.9, I was in the top 15% and I was in a lot of leadership activites ( Band, yearbook, choir, Stu.co, HOSA, NHS, advanced classes, and ALOT!!! of community service). I was so close to a 4.0 and top 10% that I cried right in the counsler's office because I was that close.
14 months ago
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Your SAT scores are very low for that school. That's not to say you have zero chance, but your chances are probably very low if you don't have a special hook, such as a double legacy, background at an underprivileged high school, or a history as an amazing quarterback. According to one Web site, the SAT score ranges from 1220 to over 1500--meaning about 10% of students get below 1220.
Apply and hope for the best, but be prepared for the worst. Find other schools with similar feels that match your scores a little closer--and take the test again! (Try to take a class or self-study using a test-prep book.) Good luck.
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I most likely have the grades and SAT score, but how else should I prepare? I'm a junior in high school. I have not seen the campus, but I've always wanted to go there. Do/did you like it? What were your grades/SAT score? Thanks
15 months ago
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The following is a link to the 50th percentile of SAT scores for entering ND Freshmen. 50th percentile means 50% of entering freshmen had higher scores and 50% had lower scores.
You might also want to talk to your HS college counselor about your plans to go to ND. He/she may know of grade expectations or best of all may know of students from your HS who went to ND and maybe you could contact them.
Good luck.
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I get great grades and i want to go to college for graphic design. Notre dame sounds like a good college. And its beautiful there. Is notre dame a fun school? And is it a good school? Please Notre Dame students only!
15 months ago
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In Terms of Academics:
Notre Dame's ranked 20th in the nation by US News & World Report. The professors are some of the best in their respective fields, and most of them are more than happy to help students outside of the classroom or even just to discuss the students' interests. While I've heard stories of intimidating and/or boring professors, I have never not enjoyed a class there.
While the professors expect a lot from you, the work is not impossible. Although don't expect to get perfect grades no matter how well you did in high school, only 3 people out of my class of 2,000 graduated with 4.0s.
In Terms of Lifestyle:
Most people who go to Notre Dame have a great four years, (so much so that they come back year after year for football games and campus visits). It's a big enough school that there are always interesting events to attend, but small enough so you won't get lost in the chaos. There is a party scene, but few drugs besides alcohol. You'll live in the same dorm all four years (unless you elect to switch dorms or move off-campus), and the strong dorm identities make up for a lack of a Greek system. Much to everyone's chagrin, the dorms are single-sex and you can't have men in your room past midnight on weekdays/2 am on weekends.
The highlight of life at ND is the football games, which are more like three-day festivals than a single game, so you can have a great time even if you are less than thrilled about the sport itself. There's a sense that the weekend begins Thursday night and carries on through Sunday with parties and tailgates. The game is in and of itself something of a bonding exercise for the entire student body, with matching shirts, group cheers and the stadium-wide singing of the alma mater.
ND also has a great alumni network that can provide connections invaluable to your future career. (A local alumni group even helped a friend of mine find an affordable place to stay during her internship.)
Most of the students are white Catholics from upper-middle-class families. Speaking from experience, it can be hard for students from different backgrounds to adjust to the homogeneity, but the art department tends to have a much more diverse student body than the rest of the school, so you should be able to find people who share your interests/ values (unless your values include a writhing hatred of all white people and Catholics -- then you'd better find a different college).
Be sure to check out the department website for info relevant to your major: http://www.nd.edu/~art/design/gd2.htm
Best of luck with your application and the rest of high school!
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15 months ago
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Agreed. both are great schools. However, Notre Dame is a Catholic school and pretty conservative compared to Ann Arbor.
you should try to visit them both to see which one will fit better with you - They are both great - so make sure that you feel comfortable at the school you choose. Don't worry about rankings or anything. if you are unhappy, you will not do as well academically or socially!
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I would like to pursue graduate work in Medieval history. Where should I go to do this? and where can I get it? I hear Notre Dame has one of the best programs, but can I get in? What about Fordham University
I am B.A. in history, minors philosophy and spanish. 3.6 GPA, 4.0 in my major. Haven't taken the GREs yet.
15 months ago
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Getting into Notre Dame's Grad School will depend largely on how well you do on the GRE. Your GPA is definitely good enough for most schools Medieval programs, but GRE scores are important to a school's reputation. Personally, having taken the GRE a couple of times, I have no idea how it can accurately determine how well you are going to perform in a history oriented M.A. Ultimately, the M.A. programs in your subject of interest are much easier to get into than say the Ph.D. program in the same subject in the same school.
Fordham University is pretty good, although not as good as Notre Dame's program.
From experience, I know Catholic University in Washington, D.C. has a very strong Medieval Program, including offering an M.A. in Byzantine Studies. They have a massive library that specializes in Medieval history and religion, including a lot of primary source manuscripts and books.
Good luck with the GRE, I'm sure you'll get into a good program with your grades.
http://arts-sciences.cua.edu/mdst/graduate/
http://history.cua.edu/admissions/newmastersprog.cfm
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Question:
What is the average gpa you need?
to get into either stanford, university of notre dame, or princeton
17 months ago
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Notre Dame is an excellent university but not in the same league as Princeton and Stanford. For ND, a B plus average should get you in if your SAT or ACT scores are high, and you have strong letters of recommendations. As far as Princeton and Stanford, those elite schools take only the best of the best of the best into their programs.
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My Q:
1. Is it a Semester or Quarter System?
2. What's the reputation of Notre Dame, like.. What's it known for? and What heavy emphasis does it have on?
Please help me ><
17 months ago
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1. Semester
2. Top 20 college, THE Catholic university in America, "jock school" as 80%+ of all students earned at least one varsity letter, hyper-competitive, Business school was ranked #3 in 2006, sometimes referred to as a "Midwest Ivy", etc.
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Question:
will i get in notre dame?
Ok i'm in high school and they asked us to start to get an idea of what college we may want to apply to. One college that i may want to go to is notre dame b/c thats where my mom went to and i know she'd love for me to go there. Theres a problem though. i didnt really do great my freshmen year or soph year. i'm a junoir and so far i'm on an A average. I do a lot of after school activities and take online courses to help. I'm asking if i can keep an A average this year through senoir year will there be a little chance that i might get into Notre Dame? If there is no chance its okay there are other colleges i'm interested in also.
17 months ago
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I have several friends who attend Notre Dame. Although rumors say that you have to have a family connection, be a minority, or have excellent grades to attend Notre Dame, it is possible! Obviously academic success is valued at Notre Dame, so they, like most universities, will look at that first and foremost. Showing leadership ability, an eclectic range of extra curriculars, and creating a compelling essay will help your chances!
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Question:
know anything about these colleges?
i am in the process of choosing a college. problem is, they only tell you the good stuff about their school when you visit/apply because they want your money. so, i was just wondering if anyone has any experiences/knowledge of any of these colleges? i am about to the point where i pick a name out of a hat......
Mills College in Oakland,CA........Tusculum College in Greenville, TN.........St. Mary's or University of the Incarnate Word in San Antonio, TX.......University of Dallas in Irving, TX.....St. John's University in Queens, NY.......Texas State in San Marcos, TX......Notre Dame in Notre Dame, IN.
Thanks. =]
20 months ago
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St. John's and Notre Dame both have wonderful reputations and if you can get into these then you probably have good grades. The other schools are ones I have not heard of.
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I start High School next year so I still have time but am I impressive enough to get into Notre Dame? I do various volunteering around my community and I volunteer with Special
Olympics with my family. I am taking Spanish every year until I graduate so I hope to get a foreign language under my belt. I am my school's Student Council Treasurer.
I also have been a member of orchestra for four years and I plan to continue. This summer I am traveling to the South Pacific with a student ambassador program to learn about their cultures and I will take many more international trips before I graduate. I also am and always have been a straight A student. Do you think I have a chance to get into Notre Dame? I also traveled there this year with my friend. Her great great grandfather owned the land before it was a college.
I have straight A's. I have never had anything lower than that. And money isn't a problem either.
20 months ago
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Build up a strong list of extracurricular activities. Join clubs and continue with the orchestra for all four years. Notre Dame likes to see commitment and passion for their activities in students. Take the most challenging classes available to you and do well in them. If Your school offers APs (Advanced Placement courses) take as many as you can without overloading yourself. You need to maintain the straight As throughout high school. As for SAT scores, take tons of practice tests so you do really well on them. That will help a lot. If you do all this stuff, I practically guarantee your entrance into Notre Dame.
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I want to become a doctor....
22 months ago
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Definitely University of Michigan. Since Michigan has a hospital and proximity to Pfizer, your opportunities in Ann Arbor will far exceed Notre Dame. My brother was pre-med at Michigan and was able to work for the university doing medical research. Plus, there isn't much in South Bend, and Ann Arbor is a great place to spend your college years. =)
Good Luck!
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The school was founded by the French.
22 months ago
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Moniker
Notre Dame athletic teams are known as the Fighting Irish (though students are called "Domers"). Previously, and especially during the Knute Rockne football era, Notre Dame had several unofficial nicknames—among them the "Rovers" and the "Ramblers," because of those teams' propensity to travel the nation to play its football contests, such as at the University of Southern California, long before such national travel became the collegiate norm. Later, Notre Dame was also, again unofficially, known as the "Terriers," after the Irish breed of the dog, and for some years, an Irish Terrier would be found on the ND football sidelines.
There are several legends of how Notre Dame came to be the "Fighting Irish." According to the University's website, there are several legends. One story suggests the moniker was born in 1899 (much earlier than the "modern era") with Notre Dame leading Northwestern 5-0 at halftime of a game in Evanston, Illinois. The Wildcat fans began to chant, "Kill the Fighting Irish, kill the Fighting Irish," as the second half opened. Another tale has the nickname originating at halftime of the Notre Dame-Michigan game in 1909. With his team trailing, one Notre Dame player yelled to his teammates—who had names like Dolan, Kelly, Glynn, Duffy and Ryan—"What's the matter with you guys? You're all Irish and you're not fighting worth a lick." Notre Dame came back to win the game and the press, after overhearing the remark, reported the game as a victory for the "Fighting Irish." Another possible origin is the violent 1924 confrontation between Notre Dame Students and the Ku Klux Klan in South Bend. This event is described in Todd Tucker's book Notre Dame Vs. the Klan: How the Fighting Irish Defeated the Ku Klux Klan.
The most generally accepted explanation is that the press coined the nickname as a characterization of Notre Dame teams in the 1920's as a result of preexisting Irish stereotypes, the widely reported events of 1924, and the grit, determination, and tenacity of Coach Knute Rockne's football teams of the era. Although Notre Dame alumnus Francis Wallace popularized it in his New York Daily News columns in the 1920s with respect to the university, as early as the civil war Father Corby and the Irish Brigade of the Union Army had been dubbed "The Fighting Irish."[citation needed]
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24 months ago
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i've always pronounced the university of No-ter Dame (with a long A in dame) and the cathedral Notruh Dame ( with a short A in dame)
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I really want to go to my dream catholic university, Notre Dame.
What are their requirements? Community Service? What's the GPA or Weight Rank I need? Please give me the stuffs I should do to be a "lock" to go in there. Please, no joke. Thanks and have a good day!
24 months ago
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First, remember that there is no such thing as a "lock". As Father Cavanaugh says in Rudy, the admissions is a squirrely bunch of folks. To that effect, at least half a dozen applicants with perfect ACT or SAT scores were turned down from Notre Dame. The things you listed are all important, as our the statistics in the link provided by ermacx27. If you look at the academic profile and information about the class of 2010 you can see the sort of things they're looking for: stellar academic track record, community service, athletics, performing arts, student government, all that good stuff. As such, my advice would be to get as involved as you can, but at the same time, don't overextend--make sure you're very good at a couple of things. Be sure to get a good reccomendation and play up your strengths. If you interview well, call up Admissions and have a talk with them. If you're more of written work type, make sure your essay is stellar. Also, since it's your dream school, apply Early Action. It's non-binding, and even if you don't get in, you can still apply Regular Decision in December. That's my best advice, but when it comes admissions, sometimes that's not even enough. Best of luck, and if you need anything further, just let me know.
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25 months ago
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Notre Dame only awards scholarships based on financial need. As far as admission goes, there is no guarantee based on test scores; last year I believe they turned down 8 students with 36s or 1600s.
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Question:
Is Notre Dame a top notch university?
Questions of their athletic programs and national rankings, in your personal opinion, when you hear Notre Dame, do you think of an elite, top-notch, highly competitive, intellectual, academic university? Why? If you had to sum up in your own words, what is your opinion of Notre Dame's academic reputation?
26 months ago
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