University of Notre Dame

Type	4 year, Private
Business Model	Non Profit
Campus locale	Suburb: Large
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system	Semester

Student body size	Medium
Common app member	Yes
Dormitory capacity	6,919
Religious affiliation	Catholic
Student to faculty ratio	9 to 1
Acceptance rate	15%
Students retention rate	98%
On-time graduation rate	96%

Located in Notre Dame, Indiana, Notre Dame is a private, non profit institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

The acceptance rate at Notre Dame is 15%, indicating that the institution is quite selective in its admissions process. This can be seen as a positive aspect for those seeking a competitive and academically rigorous environment.

University of Notre Dame is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 9-to-1, Notre Dame emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

Notre Dame boasts an impressive student retention rate of 98% , indicating that the majority of students choose to continue their education at the institution. This number surpasses both the state and national averages of 66% and 74%, respectively.

Accredited by: Higher Learning Commission
The institution provides on-campus housing
Website

Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

15.1%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$58,843

Cost of attendance at University of Notre Dame in 2022 for students from Indiana.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Indiana's average	$8,887
National average	$30,235

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$58,843

Cost of attendance at University of Notre Dame in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Indiana's average	$22,628
National average	$30,238

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 57 of freshman students at University of Notre Dame received on average $46,306 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$46,306

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	256	12%	$5,034	$1,288,767
Other Federal Grant	265	12%	$8,424	$2,232,296
State Grant/Scholarships	17	1%	$6,333	$107,655
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	1,250	57%	$44,545	$55,681,431
Total Grant & Scholarships	1,253	57%	$46,306	$58,021,382

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of University of Notre Dame students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of University of Notre Dame students is 95.9%. Female students graduated at a rate of 96.8%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 95.1%.

95.9%

asian 99.1% 106 students
African American 91.1% 72 students
white 96.5% 1,293 students
unknown 90.0% 9 students
hispanic 94.4% 203 students
International Students 96.4% 136 students
Mixed Race 92.4% 98 students

Sport Conferences

Football Division I-A Independents
Baseball Atlantic Coast Conference
Basketball Atlantic Coast Conference
Track and Cross Country Atlantic Coast Conference

Athletic Associations

National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

Service Offerings

University of Notre Dame provides the following additional services to its students

Placement services for graduates
Academic/career counseling services
Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

University of Notre Dame offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.

Academic

Special Learning Opportunities

Weekend/evening classes
Study abroad
Teacher certification
ROTC - Army
ROTC - Navy
ROTC - Air Force

Veteran Services

Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
Recognized student veteran organization
Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)

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