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The University of Notre Dame, often referred to simply as Notre Dame, is a private, Roman Catholic, research university located in Notre Dame, Indiana. It was founded by Father Edward Sorin, CSC, on November 26, 1842. The undergraduate program of the university was ranked 18th among national universities by U.S. News & World Report for 2008-2009. Notre Dame offers a wide variety of degrees and programs through the following academic divisions:
Notre Dame's sports teams are known as the Fighting Irish. They compete in the NCAA Division I.
The most common major fields study at Notre Dame include drama and performing arts and liberal arts.
The school does not admit all applicants. Of people who applied to Notre Dame in 2007-2008, 27% were accepted. The middle range of verbal SAT scores in 2007-2008 was 650 to 740 for students at the school. While math SAT scores among applicants varied, those accepted commonly had scores between 670 and 760.
One indicator of school quality is the number of students per professor, and here Notre Dame does well in comparison to most schools. Some professors at the school are awarded tenure, allowing the school to retain good faculty members. Faculty salaries at Notre Dame are higher than most.
The school, in 2007-2008, had 11,733 students (10,596 full-time equivalent).
Most students at Notre Dame attend full-time. The school is not thought of as a commuter school, and many students live on campus or nearby. Dorm living is common. The school makes available student meal plans. Athletic teams at Notre Dame belong to the Big East Conference and Division I-A Independents for major sports.
More complete details are provided below.
University Of Notre Dame
Notre Dame, IN 46556
General Phone: (574) 631-5000
http://www.nd.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Business and Management | 984 | business management, accounting, finance, marketing, business, MIS, business administration |
| Liberal Arts | 755 | political science, English, history, economics, anthropology, sociology, American studies, liberal arts and sciences, ... |
| Engineering | 320 | mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, chemical engineering, civil engineering, aerospace engineering, environmental engineering, engineering, various engineering courses |
| Science | 296 | biology, biochemistry, biological and physical sciences, physics, chemistry, physics courses, chemistry courses, chemical physics, ... |
| Law | 208 | law, advanced legal research |
| Religion and Philosophy | 154 | theology, philosophy, ministry, philosophy and religious studies, Christian studies |
| Therapy and Counseling | 149 | psychology |
| Education and Teaching | 116 | teacher ed, educational administration, science teaching |
| Medicine | 84 | pre-med |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 59 | computer engineering, computer and info science, computer support |
| Architecture and Planning | 54 | architecture |
| Mathematics | 53 | mathematics, applied mathematics, math |
| Drama and Performing Arts | 43 | drama |
| Fine Arts | 29 | fine arts, art history and criticism |
| Design | 25 | design and visual communication |
| Family and Social Work | 20 | public administration |
| Conservation and Resource Management | 10 | environmental science |
| Music | 10 | music |
Number of programs and degrees for Notre Dame in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 2,087 | 63 |
| Master's degree | 901 | 43 |
| First-professional degree | 196 | 2 |
| Doctor's degree | 185 | 26 |
In 2007-2008, Notre Dame had a total enrollment of 11,733 students (10,596 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 52% |
| Women | 48% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 71% |
| Graduate | 24% |
| First Professional | 5% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 74% |
| Black | 4% |
| Hispanic | 8% |
| Asian | 6% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| (Foreign Students) | 7% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 0% |
| 18-19 | 29% |
| 20-21 | 35% |
| 22-24 | 17% |
| 25-29 | 12% |
| 30-34 | 4% |
| 35-39 | 2% |
| 40-49 | 1% |
| 50-64 | 1% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Illinois | 13% |
| Indiana | 8% |
| California | 7% |
| Ohio | 7% |
| Texas | 6% |
| New York | 6% |
| Pennsylvania | 5% |
| New Jersey | 4% |
| Michigan | 4% |
| Florida | 4% |
| (International Students) | 3% |
| Minnesota | 3% |
| Virginia | 2% |
| Maryland | 2% |
| Massachusetts | 2% |
| Missouri | 2% |
| Colorado | 2% |
| Wisconsin | 2% |
| Connecticut | 2% |
| Georgia | 2% |
| Tennessee | 1% |
| Kansas | 1% |
| Arizona | 1% |
| Washington | 1% |
| Kentucky | 1% |
| Louisiana | 1% |
| North Carolina | 1% |
| Oregon | 1% |
| State unknown | 1% |
| Nebraska | 1% |
| Iowa | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 97 % |
| Part-Time | 83 % |
Notre Dame offers campus housing for 7,019 of its 10,596 (full-time) students. Freshmen are required to live on campus.
(Please refer to our profile of , for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Colleges).
The school offers students a meal plan with 21 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 13,945 | 3,727 | 27% | 2,000 | 54% |
| Men | 6,817 | 1,909 | 28% | 1,049 | 55% |
| Women | 7,128 | 1,818 | 26% | 951 | 52% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 650 | 740 |
| SAT Math | 670 | 760 |
| SAT Writing | 640 | 730 |
| ACT Composite | 31 | 34 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | required |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | recommended |
| Recommendations | required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 55% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 45% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 36,850 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 36,850 |
| Room and board | $ 9,830 |
| Books and supplies | $ 950 |
| Other expenses | $ 1,400 |
Financial Aid:
Notre Dame participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 184000)
Notre Dame has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 478 | 117 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 99 | 65 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 83 | 65 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 322 | $138,098 | 53 | $128,233 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 160 | $92,530 | 70 | $85,138 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 100 | $82,875 | 62 | $75,575 |
| Instructor | academic year | 3 | $80,667 | 2 | * |
| No academic rank | academic year | 75 | $68,026 | 60 | $49,736 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 660 | $110,460 | 247 | $83,453 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Football | Division I-A Independents |
| Basketball | Big East Conference |
| Baseball | Big East Conference |
| Track | Big East Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 241 | 178 | 419 |
| Football | 77 | 0 | 77 |
| Track | 18 | 20 | 38 |
| Basketball | 11 | 11 | 22 |
| Baseball | 19 | 0 | 19 |
| All Other Sports | 116 | 147 | 263 |
ARCHITECTURE AND PLANNING
Architecture (BArch, BA/BS, MArch, MA/MS, PhD)
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other
Business/Commerce, General
Finance, General
Management Information Systems, General
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Engineering, General
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Other
Computer and Information Sciences, General
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Environmental Science
DESIGN
Design and Visual Communications, General
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Educational Leadership and Administration, General
Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education
Teacher Education, Multiple Levels
ENGINEERING
Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering
Chemical Engineering
Civil Engineering, General
Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering
Engineering, General
Engineering, Other
Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Public Administration
FINE ARTS
Art History, Criticism and Conservation
Fine/Studio Arts, General
LAW
Advanced Legal Research/Studies, Gen (LLM, MCL, MLI, MSL, JSD/SJD)
Law (LLB, JD)
LIBERAL ARTS
African-American/Black Studies
American/United States Studies/Civilization
Ancient/Classical Greek Language and Literature
Anthropology
Arabic Language and Literature
Area, Ethnic, Cultural, and Gender Studies, Other
Asian Studies/Civilization
Chinese Language and Literature
Classics/Classical Languages, Lit & Linguistics, General
Comparative Literature
Economics, General
English Language and Literature, General
French Language and Literature
German Language and Literature
Hispanic-American,Puerto Rican & Mexican-American/Chicano Studies
History, General
Italian Language and Literature
Japanese Language and Literature
Latin Language and Literature
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Medieval and Renaissance Studies
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution
Political Science and Government, General
Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General
Russian Language and Literature
Social Sciences, Other
Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature
MATHEMATICS
Applied Mathematics
Mathematics, General
Mathematics, Other
MEDICINE
Pre-Medicine/Pre-Medical Studies
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Christian Studies
Divinity/Ministry (BD, MDiv)
Philosophy
Philosophy and Religious Studies, Other
Theology/Theological Studies
SCIENCE
Biochemistry
Biological and Physical Sciences
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Biophysics
Chemical Physics
Chemistry, General
Chemistry, Other
Physics, General
Physics, Other
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Notre Dame Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % students on athletic fin. aid (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 1% |  |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 2% | |
| Student SAT scores (vs. all colleges) | Top 2% | |
| % of degrees in religion and philosophy (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 2% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 3% | |
| Selectivity (based on % of applicants accepted) (vs. all colleges) | Top 3% | |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | |
| % of degrees in business and management (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 10% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
| Male % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
| % of degrees in liberal arts (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 14% | |
| % of degrees in law (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 16% | |
| % of degrees in medicine (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 17% | |
| % of degrees in mathematics (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 17% | |
| % of students from other states (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 18% | |
| % of degrees in drama and performing arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
| % of accepted students who choose to enroll (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Roman Catholic affiliation Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling Career services Student employment services On-campus day care Option to study abroad Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Offers a board (meal) plan Tenure system for quality teaching Has ROTC (army, navy, air force) Offers athletic scholarships NCAA athletic conference member
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