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Situated in the Indiana suburban town that bears its name, the University of Notre Dame is home to just under 13,000 students, 8,600 of which are enrolled in undergraduate programs. The university is highly ranked both academically and as a Roman Catholic institution of higher education. It offers a vast array of majors, and students can attain associate, bachelors, masters and doctorate degrees from the school. It is an ethnically diverse school with a population made up of 53% male students and 47% female students.
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Overview of University of Notre Dame (ND)
Most students are from out of state, with only 6% of enrolled students being from the state of Indiana. The vast majority of its faculty members are full-time (88%). Students are not required to live on campus, though over 99% of freshmen do reside on campus. Almost the entire student body goes to school full-time, with just 1% of students attending on a part-time basis. The school's colors are green a gold, and its mascot is a Leprechaun and a clover. He can be seen at a variety of events, including football and basketball games.
General Information
School Type | Private Non-Profit - Coed |
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Campus Setting | Suburb: Large |
Campus Housing | Yes |
Student Faculty Ratio | 10:1 |
Graduation Rate | 97% |
Year Founded | 1842 |
Student Enrollment
Total Students12,607
8,617
3,990
Undergraduate Student
Male 4,481
Female 4,136
Graduate Student
Male 2,075
Female 1,915
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Notre Dame Acceptance Rate and Admissions
APPLICATIONS20,371
ACCEPTANCE3,666
Acceptance Rate18%
Enrollment 2,089
Admissions | |
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Application Fee | $75 |
High School GPA | Recommended |
High School Rank | Recommended |
High School Transcripts | Required |
College Prep Courses | Recommended |
Recommendations | Required |
SAT/ACT | Required |
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | Recommended |
Application Deadline | January 1 |
Common Application Accepted | Yes |
ND Tuition Cost & Financial Aid
According to the latest data, tuition and fees at Notre Dame cost $53,391 per year. There is no distinction between in-state and out-of-state costs. Many students (66%) paid the costs for tuition and fees with some sort of financial aid. Fifty-five percent of Notre Dame students received grants and scholarships, while 33% of students took out student loans in order to pay for their education. Most combined grant and student loan money with any scholarships they might have earned to cover the costs. This equated to a net price of $16,622 during the 2017-2018 school year for those with incomes between $48,001 and $75,000. The net price is the amount a student is responsible for paying after scholarships and grants have been deducted from the total cost of tuition, fees, and room and board if applicable.
Average net price | 2017-2018 |
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Net Price | $30,229 |
Average Total Aid | $39,153 |
Students Receiving Financial Aid | 66% |
Room & Board | $15,410 |
Sticker Price
- Tuition In-State - $53,391
- Tuition Out-of-State - $53,391
- Books and Supplies - $1,050
- Room & Board - $15,410
- Other - $1,950
Popular Academic Programs at ND
Students who attend the University of Notre Dame typically stay in school and graduate. The retention rate for freshman students is 98%, while the graduation rate is 97%. Over 90% of students who graduate do so in just over four years on average, and 95% of students completed their degrees within the acceptable time frame of six years. To provide some context there was 2,056 freshman that started at Notre Dame in 2013. Of those 2,056, 2,015 came back for their sophomore year, 1,846 graduated on time, and 1,955 graduated within six years. The retention and graduation rates could be attributed to the low 10:1 student to faculty ratio. One-on-one attention often aids in keeping students engaged, attending class, and finishing not only courses but degrees. High retention and graduation rates are an important statistic because low rates could be caused by a lack of student support or other student-negative factors at the school.
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Student Population Total
Student Population 12,607
8,617
3,990
Most Popular Programs & Majors
(# of Diplomas Awarded by Subject)
All Business Majors | 647 Total Graduates / 29% |
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Accounting | 134 Graduates |
Finance, General | 273 Graduates |
Marketing/Management, General | 104 Graduates |
All Engineering Majors | 373 Total Graduates / 17% |
Aerospace | 35 Graduates |
Chemical | 111 Graduates |
Mechanical | 141 Graduates |
All Social Science Majors | 221 Total Graduates / 10% |
Economics, General | 79 Graduates |
Political Science and Government | 98 Graduates |
Sociology | 23 Graduates |
All Biological & Biomedical Majors | 188 Total Graduates / 9% |
Neuroscience | 115 Graduates |
Biology/Biological Sciences | 54 Graduates |
Biochemistry | 19 Graduates |
All Computer Information Science Majors | 132 Total Graduates / 6% |
All Other Diplomas | 29% |
Outcome & Salary
The median income of a graduate from the University of Notre Dame is $50,000. The student loan default rate is less than one percent. This would indicate the students who attain degrees from the university find employment that allows them to repay their student loans. A degree from Notre Dame is highly regarded in most fields, so a person entering the workforce with a degree from this university has an advantage over other students from less well-regarded schools.
Graduates Salary | |
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College Grads Early Career Salary | $67,000 |
College Grads Average Salary | $81,000 |
College Grads Mid Career Salary | $130,500 |
Return on Investment (ROI) | |
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10 Year Salary Earnings Potential | $810,000 |
20 Year Salary Earnings Potential | $2,115,000 |
Cost of Education (Net Price) 4 Year | $120,916 |
10 Year Projected ROI | $689,084 |
20 Year Projected ROI | $1,994,084 |
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National Average Salary | $38,792 |
10 Year Projected Income | $387,920 |
20 Year Projected Income | $775,840 |
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