Notre Dame De Namur University

The University of Notre Dame du Lac, or simply Notre Dame, is an independent Roman Catholic, research university located in Notre Dame, Indiana, adjacent to the city of South Bend. It was founded in 1842 by Father Edward Sorin, CSC, of the Congregation of Holy Cross.

Notre Dame gained the status of university in 1844. The campus is spread across 1,250 acres.

The university offers a wide variety of degrees and programs. It is organized into the following academic divisions:

• College of Arts and Letters
• College of Engineering
• Mendoza College of Business
• School of Architecture
• The Graduate School
• The Law School

Notre Dame's undergraduate program was ranked 18th among national universities by U.S. News & World Report for 2008-2009.

The Notre Dame Student body represents all 50 states and over 100 countries. The school's minority student population has doubled in the pst 20 years, and women, admitted for the first time to undergraduate studies in 1972, now account for 47 percent of enrollment.

There are several religious clubs on campus, including the Communion and Liberation of Notre Dame, Baptist Collegiate Ministry, Jewish Club, and Muslim Student Association.

The university's Center for Social Concerns is a catalyst for student volunteerism. About 80 percent of students participate in voluntary community service.

The famous alumni of Notre Dame include Condoleezza Rice, former U.S. Secretary of State; Phil Donahue, talk show host; Mark Shields, political columnist and commentator; novelist Nicholas Sparks; James E. Muller, cofounder of International Physicians for the Prevention of Nuclewar War and co-recipient of the 1985 Nobel Peace Prize; Jim Andrews and John McMeel, cofounders of Universal Press Syndicate; Anne Heaton, folk musician; and Bruce Babbitt, former Governor of Arizona and U.S. Secretary of the Interior.

Notre Dame is strong in athletics. Some 400 students have gone on to play professional American football in the National Football League, American Football League, or the All-America Football Conference, including recent graduate Brady Quinn and Pro Football Hall of Famer Joe Montana. Additionally, Notre Dame had had 47 former students inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame, including football pioneer Knute Rockne.

Notre Dame De Namur University Highlights

Where Notre Dame De Namur University stands out most compared to other schools (details below):

• Roman Catholic religious affiliation.
• Many students concentrating in family and social work, education and teaching, and therapy and counseling.
• Large number of students.
• High faculty salary.
• Unusually high availability of athletic financial aid.
• Number of dorm rooms for students.
• Many mature (40+ year old) students.
• High female/male ratio.
• Large number of programs of study offered.

Other important characteristics:

• Faculty tenure system
• Library on-campus
• Campus housing available
• Student meal (board) plan
• Study abroad option
• Part-time classes available
• Athlete financial aid

Degrees Awarded (in 2008-2009)

Students

The student enrollment at Notre Dame De Namur University was 1,491 in 2007-2008 (1,102 full-time equivalent).

About 42% of the freshmen class in 2008-2009 was male and women were 58% of the class.

Undergrads are 49% of enrolled students and graduate students are 51%.

About 2% of freshmen are from countries other than the US. Students living in the US make up 98% of incoming freshmen.

Tuition and Other Costs (2008-2009)

Financial Aid: Notre Dame De Namur University participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs.

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Housing and Meals

Notre Dame De Namur University provides on-campus housing for 482 of its 1,102 (full-time) students (as of 2008-2009). The school requires freshmen to live on campus.

Students may purchase a meal plan which includes 19 meals weekly.

Notre Dame De Namur University Athletics

Notre Dame De Namur University is in the Pacific West Conference for major sports.

Notre Dame De Namur University offers financial aid for athletes. Of students receiving athletic financial aid, 92 male students received the aid (men were 52% of those receiving aid) and 85 women were awarded financial aid based on athletics (representing 48% of students receiving such aid) .

Notre Dame De Namur University Admissions (2008-2009)

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