About University of Notre Dame

Founded in 1842, University of Notre Dame. is a Private college. Located in Indiana, which is a city setting in Indiana, the campus itself is Suburban. The campus is home to 8,530 full time undergraduate students, and 3,863 full time graduate students.

The University of Notre Dame Academic calendar runs on a Semester basis. In the school year the student to faculty ratio was 10:1. There are 1157 full time instructional teachers. Degrees awarded at University of Notre Dame include: Bachelor's Degree, Masters Degree, Post-master's certificate, Doctor's degree.

Quick Facts

Acceptance Rate18%
Application Deadline
Application Fee75
SAT Range1350-1540
ACT Range32-35

Admissions at ND are considered Most Selective, with ,126% of all applicants being admitted.

In the school year, of the students who applied to the school, only 10 of those who were admitted eventually ended up enrolling.

100% of incoming freshmen are in the top half of their high school class. 97% were in the top quarter, and 89% were in the top tenth. You can apply online.

STUDENT LIFE Reviews

We asked, and students answered these important questions about student life at University of Notre Dame.

6%
“We”re apathetic”
29%
“We know about current events and vote”
63%
“We participate and encourage others to get involved”
2%
“There”s nothing we won”t protest”
1%
“We save it for the classroom”
12%
“Sometimes, but not often”
53%
“There”s usually intelligent conversation to be found”
35%
“All the time, including weekends”
1%
“I”m always terrified”
1%
“I only go out in groups”
21%
“I usually let someone know where I”m going”
77%
“I feel extremely safe”
1%
“We don”t play sports”
0%
“We play recreationally”
5%
“We bought the gear”
94%
“We live for the big game”
7%
“It”s not really our thing”
44%
“Occasinally we gallery crawl”
44%
“There are a variety of opportunities”
5%
“We”re a very artistic group”
0%
“Haven”t met them”
7%
“Available in class”
57%
“They keep regular office hours”
36%
“They”re always available”
92%
“No greek life, but other groups to join”
4%
“There is some involvement, but not a lot”
4%
“Plenty of people join a sorority or fraternity”
0%
“It”s everything. If you”re not greek, you”re a geek”
2%
“We”re not into drinking at all”
7%
“Maybe a little, but it”s not a big thing”
70%
“We only party on weekends”
21%
“There”s some drinking happening every night”
36%
“Never, we”re here to learn”
57%
“There might be people who do”
6%
“People are known to partake on weekends”
0%
“There”s a huge drug scene”
6%
“We”re apathetic”
29%
“We know about current events and vote”
63%
“We participate and encourage others to get involved”
2%
“There”s nothing we won”t protest”
1%
“We save it for the classroom”
12%
“Sometimes, but not often”
53%
“There”s usually intelligent conversation to be found”
35%
“All the time, including weekends”
1%
“I”m always terrified”
1%
“I only go out in groups”
21%
“I usually let someone know where I”m going”
77%
“I feel extremely safe”
1%
“We don”t play sports”
0%
“We play recreationally”
5%
“We bought the gear”
94%
“We live for the big game”
7%
“It”s not really our thing”
44%
“Occasinally we gallery crawl”
44%
“There are a variety of opportunities”
5%
“We”re a very artistic group”
0%
“Haven”t met them”
7%
“Available in class”
57%
“They keep regular office hours”
36%
“They”re always available”
92%
“No greek life, but other groups to join”
4%
“There is some involvement, but not a lot”
4%
“Plenty of people join a sorority or fraternity”
0%
“It”s everything. If you”re not greek, you”re a geek”
2%
“We”re not into drinking at all”
7%
“Maybe a little, but it”s not a big thing”
70%
“We only party on weekends”
21%
“There”s some drinking happening every night”
36%
“Never, we”re here to learn”
57%
“There might be people who do”
6%
“People are known to partake on weekends”
0%
“There”s a huge drug scene”
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  • How would you rate on-campus housing?

    183 Students rated on-campus housing 4.2 stars. 39 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate off-campus housing?

    110 Students rated off-campus housing 3.6 stars. 0 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate campus food?

    185 Students rated campus food 4.4 stars. 58 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate campus facilities?

    184 Students rated campus facilities 4.6 stars. 64 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate class size?

    184 Students rated class size 4.3 stars. 48 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate school activities?

    182 Students rated school activities 4.6 stars. 69 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate local services?

    184 Students rated local services 3.6 stars. 26 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate academics?

    185 Students rated academics 4.3 stars. 55 % gave the school a 5.0.

University of Notre Dame REVIEWS

What's your overall opinion of University of Notre Dame?

49 Students rated University of Notre Dame

Michael - 12/20/2022

great school

Ainee - 01/07/2022

Notre Dame is not just a university but it is also a home away from home. Aside from the already known facts about the superior academics, Notre Dame also has a great culture even without the Greek life and a diverse student body. This university is definitely one of the best universities out there.

Pat - 02/18/2021

The reputation of alumni connections and job placement had been a selling point for me to attend. Its all smoke and mirrors. The only students getting job placements are those with parents connections. If your a first generation college student, you have no professional connections, and you are not employable. No job no interviews and loans. My sibling attended our state University for nearly 1/5 of the cost, and had a full time job offer his junior year. What a joke

Madeline - 12/03/2020

I love Notre Dame! It was my dream school ever since I was 12, and it has exceeded every expectation. The dorm life is unmatched, and the campus community is really wonderful. Everyone is super friendly, and the academic atmosphere is not competitive at all, which was a big relief for me. Your peers are always down to work together!

University of Notre Dame FAQS

  1. What is the Acceptance Rate at University of Notre Dame?

    The fall 2020 acceptance rate for University of Notre Dame is 18%. That means, out of _____ applications received in 2020 , _____ students were offered admission. The number of males who applied was _____ vs the number of females which was _____.

  2. What should every freshman at your school know before they start?

    Make sure the school is the best fit for what you are looking for. Don't be one dimensional with your search and base everything solely on one aspect of a place. Take a look at everything and consider all of it before making your choice. Your college of choice will be your alma mater forever. In my opinion, if you choose wisely, you will never regret ANYTHING.

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  3. Describe the students at your school.

    Most people are very studious and willing to work together, so there is a very supportive learning environment.

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  4. What is the stereotype of students at your school?

    Super Catholic and conservative. Very athletic.

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  5. Is the stereotype of students at your school accurate?

    For the most part, yes.

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  6. What is your overall opinion of this school?

    The best thing about Notre Dame is the environment. Everyone here is very friendly, I always see people that I know out on the quad and they say hi to me. Everyone is really passionate about being here, we have a lot of school spirit. Also, the kids are generally pretty smart, but it's not a super-nerdy atmosphere. I think that Notre Dame attracts well-rounded people.

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  7. What are the academics like at your school?

    Students study a lot here. Most people are very academically-focused. The students are competitive, but not mean about it.

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  8. What are the most popular student activities/groups?

    Most popular activities are attending home games (of either football, basketball, etc.), attending a club meeting, gym classes, or training if you´re an athlete.

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  9. Here's your chance: Say anything about your college!

    The grotto, the dome, the spirit, the feel, the friendships, the classroom, notre dame is the ultimate college experience

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  10. Describe how your school looks to someone who's never seen it.

    A tight-knit network of people who are motivated by their goals and enamored by the life this campus offers.

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  11. What do you consider the worst thing about your school? Why?

    The worst thing about Notre Dame is the people. It is not very diverse. The students are either really intelligent and keep to themselves, or are wealthy and snobby. Many students came with friends from home, so it is very clique-ish, and unwelcoming.

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  12. What's the most frustrating thing about your school?

    The lack of culture in the area of the country that it is located.

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  13. What's the one thing you wish someone had told you about freshman year?

    The sun is hidden for most of the year and therefore keeps a lot of people inside so that during the winter months it makes it more difficult to get to know people.

    Read all 29 answers

  14. What's unique about your campus?

    1

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  15. What kind of person should attend this school?

    Someone who is willing to learn and study hard, who enjoys learning. Someone who is outgoing, friendly, involved, athletics (are a huge part of most people's histories) interested in a passion,

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  16. What kind of person should not attend this school?

    Pompous idiot

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  17. What do you brag about most when you tell your friends about your school?

    How engaged all the students are in their classes, how friendly everyone is, what a strong sense of community there is on campus, and how beautiful the campus is.

    Read all 21 answers

  18. Describe your favorite campus traditions.

    Notre Dame is best known for its football team and its support. Every home game during the fall, the entire campus is alive with festivities, tailgates, and traditions. Every student goes to the game and stays the entire time. It is an absolutely amazling experience. For away games, there are campus sponsored game watches all over campus.

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  19. Describe the dorms.

    Notre Dame has one of the greatest dorm experiences for students

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  20. Tell us about the sports scene on campus.

    Ummm...DUH. We're NOTRE DAME! Only the most famous college football program in the nation. Yes, we have been in a slump. But that doesn't stop any of our school spirit! We still have over 100,000 people on campus every football weekend. Notre Dame Stadium, which holds 80,795 people, has been sold out for every game for the last 20 years. Let's not forget our other sports! This last year, Womens Soccer and both Mens and Womens Fencing were National Champs. Hockey made it Frozen Four, Mens Lacrosse made final four, Womens Basketball made it to Final Four, and Mens Basketball participated in March Madness. We are an athletic powerhouse! About 80{4a082faed443b016e84c6ea63012b481c58f64867aa2dc62fff66e22ad7dff6c} of ND students played a varsity sport in high school, so our campus is really active. Lots of students play interhall sports for their dorm, which is very recreational. We also have club level sports that you have to try out for.

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  21. What do people really wear to class?

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Student Body

Students

47%

female

53%

male

8,530

Total Undergrad Enrollment

3,863

Total Grad Students

88%

Out-Of-State

6%

In-State

6%

International

Organizations

400

Student Organizations

N/A

Fraternities

N/A

Sororities

Housing

Yes

On-Campus Housing

54%

of students living on campus

Student Diversity

% American Indian/Alaskan Native
N/A
% Asian/Pacific Islander
5%
% Black or African-American
4%
% Hispanic/Latino
11%
% White or Caucasian
69%

TUITION & AID

All students must apply yearly for financial aid. This process starts with the FAFSA. Though financial aid deadlines vary by school, it is a good idea to apply as soon as possible. For the upcoming school year, you can apply as early as October 1 for the FAFSA. Additional school aid will be dependent on the FAFSA results.

68% of students attending University of Notre Dame receive some sort of financial aid. 10% were awarded federal grants. While 30% received federal loans. Many students do also need to apply for additional private student loans.

Cost Out of State

$49,685

Tuition and fees(Out of state)

$1,050

Books and Supplies

$14,358

Room and Board

65,093

Total On Campus

Actual Cost By Income Level(W/Financial Aid)

Family Income
Cost
$0 - $30K
$9,478
$30 - $48K
$10,141
$48 - $75K
$14,893
$75 - $110K
$22,171
$110K & UP
$40,922

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