University of Notre Dame

400 Main Building, Notre Dame, IN
4-year
Medium
Suburban
Christian college

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Majors offered at University of Notre Dame

Biggest majors
Economics
Finance and Financial Management Services
Political Science and Government

Academics at University of Notre Dame

1400-1550
SAT Score Range
400
1600
Required with application
33-35
ACT Score Range
1
36
Required with application
Student Faculty Ratio
10 to 1
Selectivity
Selective (18% Acceptance Rate)
School type
Non-profit Private 4-year institution
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Common careers for University of Notre Dame students

Common Careers and Their Average Annual Salary

Management Consultant93k
Software Engineer86k
Project Manager, (Unspecified Type / General)83k
Senior Financial Analyst80k
Mechanical Engineer70k
Data Analyst65k
Financial Analyst64k
Based on 14,182 student responses
68.3kAvg. Early Career Pay
136.9kAvg. Mid-Career Pay
43%in High-Meaning careers
28%in STEM careers

Net price of attending University of Notre Dame

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Student reviews of University of Notre Dame

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Recommended by

83% of students

Known for

Great internship and research opportunities
Accessible and helpful professors
Awesome study spaces and libraries
Beautiful campus
Helpful career services
Kristen Stott
Nutrition and Health
Global Health
Mental Health
Animals + 7 others

2.0

WHAT I LIKED

It is a very competitive school so I haven't found a great work-life balance here.

WHAT I didn’t LIKE

The chemistry courses here are accelerated compared to typical state schools. For example, my general chemistry 1 class was composed of the material my brother and friends at a state school learned in gen chem 1 and gen chem 2.

Bianca Feix
Babysitting And Childcare
Advocacy And Activism
Soccer
Dance + 9 others

5.0

WHAT I LIKED

The community is the best part. There are some seriously amazing students, professors, advisors, and alumni at this school. Everyone is always willing to support you and it's very easy to get involved in anything you are interested in.

WHAT I didn’t LIKE

To be honest, I do not like some of the student attitudes on campus. There is racism and sexism at this university, which I am sure can be said for all universities. I have been fortunate enough to find a friend group away from all this, but I still experience it as a woman of color. Just be aware that you are entering a predominantly white institution, and some white men have very traditionalist views. However, overall there are some really great people and the bad ones don't take over your entire experience.

Elena Busk
Choir
Art
Reading

4.0

WHAT I LIKED

I love the community. Everyone is so kind and helpful. Professors want you to do well and are willing to be there for you no matter what. Mental health is important at the university as well.

WHAT I didn’t LIKE

Some of the dorms are pretty gross and there is a big culture of drinking that permeates everyday life pretty much.

Kayla Seepersad
Drawing And Illustration
Journaling
Writing
Yoga + 11 others

3.0

WHAT I LIKED

I like that the teachers on a whole are masters at their subjects and can be extremely kind and helpful. The academics at this school really push students to do their best and learn as much as they can. In addition, there are opportunities for funding.

WHAT I didn’t LIKE

It is not racially diverse and can be difficult to integrate if you are not white, Catholic, or rich.

Julia Savino
Painting and Studio Art
Writing
Poetry
Music + 5 others

5.0

WHAT I LIKED

Notre Dame is a great place for students who are not necessarily into the fraternity/sorority culture but still want a great social life. Besides the culture of the residential halls at the school, the academics, though rigorous, have challenged me at an intellectual level, and forced me to push myself harder than I thought I could be pushed. The neuroscience department specifically has extremely accommodating professors who apply aspects of neuroscience to their grading rubrics and real-life lessons.

WHAT I didn’t LIKE

Students coming to Notre Dame should be wary that at first, it may be tough to find your group of people, but eventually, you will! Between residential halls, classes, and clubs, there is someone for everyone.

Maggie Klaers
Painting and Studio Art
Journalism
Guitar
Choir + 7 others

5.0

WHAT I LIKED

Notre Dame quickly became a home to me. I can't imagine any other school providing the level of connection between students, relationships with professors, and academic rigor that I've found at Notre Dame. I know that the alumni network and friendships I've found will help me so much in the long run. Even though classes are hard, there's still plenty of time to have fun and make memories that will last forever.

WHAT I didn’t LIKE

It isn't a very culturally diverse school.

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