University of Notre Dame
Notre Dame has one of the highest graduation rates in the Great Lakes area, with almost all students graduating on time. 91% will graduate within four years, 96% within six. The university also has a high first year retention rate with 97%% staying after completing freshman year.
All faculty members are experts in their field. The university has a 9 to 1 student to faculty ratio and offers programs such as distance education, study abroad (which half of students take advantage of), and ROTC for Air Force, Army, and Navy.
Notre Dame is also well known for its diversity. Students come from all corners of the United States, with an average of 750 miles traveled to attend the school.
Academic Profile for 2024
Distribution of Students per State
for the first-year class of
2,059
students in 2021
(Hover in each state to view details of distribution)
Student Race, Ethnicity, and Age Information
Total Enrollment by Race/Ethnicity for the 2022 school year
Students Total
8,967
Total Enrollment by Age for the 2021 school year
Students Total
8,973
Other Learning Opportunities
Distance learning
Graduate level programs or courses are offered via distance education
Undergraduate level programs or courses are offered via distance education
Special learning
ROTC - Air Force
ROTC - Army
ROTC - Navy
Study abroad
Teacher certification (below the postsecondary level)
Weekend/evening college
Accreditation
Institutional
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| Agency | Period of Accreditation | Status | |
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North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission
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01/01/1913 - Current
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Accredited
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North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission
(University of Notre Dame at Santa Fe Building)
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01/01/2002 - Current
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Accredited
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North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission
(University of Notre Dame at Arden Training Center)
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07/07/2001 - 08/17/2013
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Loss of Accreditation or Preaccreditation: Voluntary Withdrawal
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North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission
(ND-Palo Alto)
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09/20/2016 - Current
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Accredited
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Specialized
Sort By:
| Agency / Program | Period of Accreditation | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|
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American Bar Association, Council of the Section of Legal Education and Admissions to the Bar
[Law (LAW) - Professional schools]
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07/01/1925 - Current
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Accredited
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American Psychological Association, Commission on Accreditation
[Clinical Psychology (CLPSY) - PhD Doctoral programs]
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04/15/2011 - Current
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Accredited
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American Psychological Association, Commission on Accreditation
[Counseling Psychology (COPSY) - PhD Doctoral programs]
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03/01/1972 - 12/31/2012
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Loss of Accreditation or Preaccreditation: Voluntary Withdrawal
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Commission on Accrediting of the Association of Theological Schools
[Theology (THEOL) - Freestanding schools, as well as programs affiliated with larger institutions, offering graduate professional education for ministry and graduate study of theology]
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07/01/1977 - Current
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Accredited
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National Association of Schools of Art and Design, Commission on Accreditation
[(ARTI) - Single Professional Program Accreditation in Industrial Design]
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10/01/2004 - Current
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Accredited
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