University of Notre Dame

10/10 Overall Rating
4 Year
Notre Dame, IN
4.1 7 reviews

#1 Best Value in Indiana

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Overview

Total enrollment

13,042

Location Notre Dame, Indiana
Website nd.edu
Type Private 4 Year
Setting Rural Fringe
Religious Affiliation Roman Catholic

Best Colleges Rank

#27

Size Mid-size
Status Non-profit
Housing Yes
Level of Study Undergrad/Graduate

The University of Notre Dame, a private Catholic research university, is located in Notre Dame, Indiana, approximately 90 miles east of Chicago. The campus spans 1,250 acres and features distinctive Collegiate Gothic architecture, with its landmark Golden Dome and Basilica of the Sacred Heart serving as campus focal points since the institution's founding in 1842 by French priest Edward Sorin. The university maintains highly selective undergraduate admissions and is recognized for its programs in business, architecture, engineering, and liberal arts, with the Mendoza College of Business and the School of Architecture ranking among its most distinguished schools. Notre Dame requires undergraduate students to live on campus for three years in its single-sex residence halls, fostering a residential community structure that defines campus life. The university's athletic program competes in NCAA Division I as the Fighting Irish, with its football program holding a prominent position in collegiate athletics history.

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Ratings

Notre Dame is rated within the top 6% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 10 out of 10.

Overall Rating

10 out of 10
Academics

10 out of 10
Resources

10 out of 10
Outcomes

10 out of 10
Value

10 out of 10

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Rankings

Rankings for University of Notre Dame within the 2027 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.

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Admissions

Admission Standards

Exceptional

SAT (enrolled mid-50) 1455/1560
ACT (enrolled mid-50) 33/35

Acceptance Rate

11.3%

Applications Due Jan 1, 2027
Enrollment Rate 61.7%
Application Fee $75

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Annual Cost to Attend

Tuition

$65,025

Costs for University of Notre Dame
Fee		Cost
Tuition		$65,025
Books and Supplies		$1,250
Other Fees		$507
Room and Board		$17,900
Budget for Other Expenses		$1,950
Total One Year Cost		$86,632

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Student Outcomes

Average Salary After 10 Years

$89,800 per year

Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate

96% within 6 years

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Popular Areas of Study

Popular majors at University of Notre Dame are Business, Social Sciences, and Engineering. 20% of students major in Business, 16% in Social Sciences, and 9% in Engineering.