YOU BELONG AT ND
Notre Dame by the Numbers
98%
retention rate
(number of students who continue to sophomore year)
76% 70%+ 95% 97% percentage of classes with less than 30 students
of all students receive financial aid
graduation rate (one of the top graduation rates in the nation)
post-grad placement rate (students placed in jobs, military, grad school, or service within six months)
Academics and Research • Top 20 Best National University ranking by U.S. News & World Report • One-on-one academic advising for all four years • First-year opportunities to conduct research in the lab or gain experience in your field • Meruelo Center for Career Development offers internship and career advising • 84% admission rate to medical school and 90% admission rate to law school
Faith and Service As a Catholic university, we welcome and celebrate students of all faiths. • 80%+ of students participate in service or service-learning before they graduate • Affinity-based retreats, faith-sharing groups, and interfaith communities open to all students • Opportunities to engage across many faith traditions, including daily Mass, visits to local mosques, Jewish seders, Eid al-Adha, and Diwali celebrations on campus
Local Community • South Bend offers a vibrant mix of arts, entertainment, and dining, featuring the Morris Performing Arts Center, East Bank Village, the Potawatomi Zoo, and Eddy Street Commons—a popular retail and dining destination just steps from campus • 1.5 mile walking and biking Link Trail connects campus to downtown • Public transportation is free for students
Affordability and Access You can afford Notre Dame. We offer generous need-based aid and additional funding to support enrichment opportunities, from campus activities to research to study abroad. •
Need-blind admissions for all students
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Zero debt financial aid offers
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100% of financial need met
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4-year financial aid commitment
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Notre Dame is a proud QuestBridge partner school
Visit financialaid.nd.edu for more information or contact our financial aid office for assistance at 574-631-6436 or finaid@nd.edu.
Family household income
Family household income
Family household income
Most families with income up to $60,000*
Up to $150,000*
Up to $200,000*
Our aid covers tuition, fees, housing, and food
Our aid covers at least full tuition
Our aid covers at least half tuition
*Families with assets above what is typical for their income level may not qualify for this level of support, but Notre Dame is still committed to funding 100% of demonstrated need. A family's assets might include cash and savings, investments, business net worth, other real estate, home equity, and any other assets. We exclude qualifying retirement accounts.
Students come from all
50 STATES and 80+COUNTRIES Resources for Students • Academic Advising • University Counseling Center • University Health Services • McDonald Center for Student Well-Being • Sara Bea Accessibility Services • On-campus housing is guaranteed for four years
Average student travels
998 MILES
to attend Notre Dame
Sister Thea Bowman Center This campus center fosters a culture of belonging and serves as a welcoming space for students engaging with resources from Multicultural Student Programs and Services, the Gender Relations Center, the Office of Student Enrichment, and other campus partners.
Transformational Leaders Program (TLP) TLP supports high-potential undergraduates— especially those from first-generation, limitedincome, and other non-traditional backgrounds— through personalized advising, mentorship, and leadership development. With academic, career, and community-building resources, the program empowers students to thrive at Notre Dame.
Multicultural Student Programs and Services (MSPS) MSPS provides support for historically underrepresented students on campus through academic initiatives, cultural enrichment programs, and student organizations, and by connecting students to the ND alumni network.
Student Support
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Office of Student Enrichment Find your counselor
Office of Undergraduate Admissions McKenna Hall Notre Dame, IN 46556 574-631-7505 admissions@nd.edu admissions.nd.edu Follow @ndadmissions
First Gen Careers Initiative
This office supports limited-income students through programs, resources, and campus-wide conversations that foster understanding and inclusion. It is committed to helping all students—including those from first-generation and other nontraditional backgrounds—flourish at the University.
Pre-College Programs: Leadership Seminars Leadership Seminars is a competitive, 10-day, fully-funded program on Notre Dame’s campus for academically talented students who show impressive leadership within their communities. Get a true taste of the college experience. Learn more: precollege.nd.edu
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