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Founded |
1842 |
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Location |
On 1,250 acres in Notre Dame, Indiana, just north of South Bend, Indiana, and 90 miles east of Chicago |
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Rankings |
Ranked among the top 25 universities in the nation by U.S. News & World Report and Barron’s Top 50, to name a few |
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Student-to-faculty ratio |
12:1 |
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History |
Founded by Edward F. Sorin, a priest of the Congregation of Holy Cross, Notre Dame’s student body is 83 percent Catholic; however, people from all faith traditions are welcome. |
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Academic programs |
63 bachelor’s degree programs across four colleges and one school, as well as graduate and professional degree programs |
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Service |
80 percent of Notre Dame students engage in service during their four years here. |
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Study Abroad |
44 international study programs in 20 countries; more than half of Notre Dame students study abroad |
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Student Body |
11,731 students (8,363 under- graduates and 3,368 graduate and professional students) from all 50 states and 70 other countries |
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Athletics |
13 men’s varsity teams, 13 women’s varsity teams, and a wide range of intramurals and club sports |
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Student Life |
More than 350 student clubs and organizations |
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Financial aid |
Through a combination of scholarships, loans, grants and work-study opportunities, Notre Dame is able to meet every student’s demonstrated financial need. In fact, 75 percent of Notre Dame students receive financial aid, and the average need-based scholarship for 2010-2011 is more than $25,500. |
