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University of Notre Dame du Lac | |
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| Latin: Universitas Dominae Nostrae a Lacu | |
| Motto | Vita Dulcedo Spes (Latin)[1] |
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Motto in English | "Life, Sweetness, Hope"[2] |
| Type | Private research university |
| Established | November 26, 1842 |
| Founder | Edward Sorin |
| Accreditation | HLC |
Religious affiliation | Catholic (Congregation of Holy Cross) |
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| Endowment | $16.62 billion (2023)[3][4] |
| Budget | $1.8 billion (2023–2024) |
| President | John I. Jenkins |
| Provost | John McGreevy |
Academic staff | 1,424 (Fall 2022)[5] |
| Students | 12,809 (Fall 2022)[5] |
| Undergraduates | 8,874 (Fall 2022)[5] |
| Postgraduates | 3,935 (Fall 2022)[5] |
| Location | Notre Dame , Indiana , United States 41°42′00″N 86°14′20″W / 41.70000°N 86.23889°W |
| Campus | Large suburb, 1,261 acres (5.10 km2) |
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| Colors | Blue and gold[6] |
| Nickname | Fighting Irish |
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| Mascot | Leprechaun |
| Website | nd |
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The University of Notre Dame du Lac, known simply as Notre Dame (/ˌnoʊtərˈdeɪm/ NOH-tər-DAYM; ND), is a private Catholic research university in Notre Dame, Indiana.[8] French priest Edward Sorin founded the school in 1842. The main campus of 1,261 acres (510 ha) has a suburban setting and contains landmarks such as the Golden Dome, the Word of Life mural, Notre Dame Stadium, and the Basilica. Originally for men, the university started accepting undergraduate women in 1972.[9]
Notre Dame is one of the top universities in the United States.[10][11][12][13][14] The university is organized into seven schools and colleges. Notre Dame's graduate program includes more than 50 master, doctoral and professional degrees offered by the six schools, including the Notre Dame Law School and an MD–PhD program offered in combination with the Indiana University School of Medicine.[15][16] The School of Architecture is known for teaching New Classical Architecture and for awarding the annual Driehaus Architecture Prize.
The university offers more than 50 semester and year-long study programs abroad and over 15 summer programs.[17] Notre Dame maintains a system of libraries, cultural venues, artistic and scientific museums, including the Hesburgh Library and the Raclin Murphy Museum of Art. Most of the university's 8,000 undergraduates live on campus in one of 33 residence halls. Notre Dame's network of alumni consist of 151,000 members.[18]
The university's athletic teams are members of the NCAA Division I and are known collectively as the Fighting Irish. Notre Dame is noted for its football team, which contributed to its rise to prominence on the national stage in the early 20th century; the team has no conference affiliation and has accumulated 11 consensus national championships, 7 Heisman Trophy winners, 62 members of the College Football Hall of Fame, and 13 of the Pro Football Hall of Fame.[19] Notre Dame teams in other sports, chiefly in the Atlantic Coast Conference, have won 17 national championships.[20]
Notre Dame became more prominent in the early 20th century, aided by the success of its football team under coach Knute Rockne. Major improvements to the university occurred during Theodore Hesburgh's administration between 1952 and 1987. His administration increased the university's resources, academic programs, and its reputation. Notre Dame's growth has continued in the 21st century. At the end of the fiscal year 2022, its endowment was valued at $20.3 billion.[21]
- ^ "The Spirit of Notre Dame". www3.nd.edu. Retrieved October 29, 2019.
- ^ "Memories and lessons from Notre Dame". Notre Dame Magazine. January 7, 2015. Retrieved October 29, 2019.
- ^ As of June 30, 2023. "U.S. and Canadian 2023 NCSE Participating Institutions Listed by Fiscal Year 2023 Endowment Market Value, Change in Market Value from FY22 to FY23, and FY23 Endowment Market Values Per Full-time Equivalent Student" (XLS). National Association of College and University Business Officers (NACUBO). February 15, 2024. Retrieved February 15, 2024.
- ^ "2023 Annual Report" (PDF). University of Notre Dame. January 12, 2024. p. 46. Retrieved April 24, 2024.
- ^ a b c d "About: Notre Dame at a Glance". University of Notre Dame. Retrieved December 4, 2022.
- ^ "Primary Colors". On Message. University of Notre Dame. Retrieved June 20, 2019.
- ^ "University of Notre Dame". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior. February 14, 1979. Retrieved October 8, 2020.
- ^ "University of Notre Dame". carnegieclassifications.iu.edu. Archived from the original on January 3, 2016. Retrieved December 10, 2015.
- ^ Cappy (March 12, 2012). "A.D. Admissions". Notre Dame. Retrieved November 26, 2022.
- ^ Shepkowski, Nick (April 19, 2023). "Top 25 colleges and universities ranked academically by US News for 2022-23". Fighting Irish Wire – via USA Today Sports Weekly.
The university is widely regarded as one of the very best nationally each and every year.
- ^ "University of Notre Dame – The Princeton Review College Rankings & Reviews". princetonreview.com. Retrieved December 9, 2019.
- ^ "University of Notre Dame". Times Higher Education (THE). June 7, 2022. Retrieved November 9, 2022.
- ^ "Ranked: The top 100 universities in the USA". Top Universities. Retrieved November 9, 2022.
- ^ Herron, Arika (September 18, 2023). "Notre Dame tops best colleges lists for Indiana". Axios.
- ^ "Carnegie Classifications: University of Notre Dame". Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching. Archived from the original on May 21, 2009. Retrieved September 20, 2008.
- ^ "The Graduate School: Quick facts". University of Notre Dame. Archived from the original on July 14, 2014. Retrieved June 12, 2014.
- ^ "Home – Study Abroad – University of Notre Dame". University of Notre Dame. Retrieved October 27, 2018.
- ^ "Notre Dame Alumni By the Numbers". Notre Dame Magazine. Notre Dame Alumni Association. January 4, 2022.
- ^ "Irish National Championships". Archived from the original on December 23, 2015. Retrieved September 30, 2017.
- ^ "Championships Summary" (PDF). National Collegiate Athletic Association. June 26, 2019. Retrieved October 16, 2019.
- ^ "Endowment Boom". Notre Dame Magazine. Spring 2022. Retrieved January 9, 2023.