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ACT
32/34
SAT
1370/1520
Estimated Cost
$69,395
Financial Aid
$59,951
Students
10,000 - 19,999
About University of Notre Dame
The University of Notre Dame du Lac (or simply Notre Dame /ˌnoʊtərˈdeɪm/ NOH-tər-DAYM) is a Catholic research university located adjacent to South Bend, Indiana, in the United States. Notre Dame is a large, four-year, highly residential research university. The main campus covers 1,250 acres (510 ha) in a suburban setting and it contains a number of recognizable landmarks, such as the Golden Dome, the "Word of Life" mural (commonly known as Touchdown Jesus), the Notre Dame Stadium, and the Basilica. The school was founded on November 26, 1842, by Father Edward Sorin, CSC, who was also its first president.
University of Notre Dame Rankings
Prepler rankings are based on rigorous and in-depth analysis of key statistics from the U.S. Department of Education.
2024 Best Colleges in America
#20 of 6828
2024 Best Colleges in Indiana
#1 of 117
Best Religious studies Colleges & Universities in America
#1 of 519
Most Popular Majors
The most popular major at University of Notre Dame is Business Management followed by Engineering, Social Sciences, Legal and Biomedical.
Graduation Rate
Graduation rate of college is a strong indicator of success of the college’s students in attaining their educational goals. Prepler defines graduation rate as the percentage of first-time, full-time students who graduated from University of Notre Dame within four or six years.
Notable Alumni
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