University of Notre Dame

For other universities and colleges named "Notre Dame", see Notre Dame (disambiguation).

University of Notre Dame
University of Notre Dame du Lac
Latin: Universitas Dominae Nostrae a Lacu[1]
MottoVita Dulcedo Spes (Latin)[2]
Motto in English
"Life, Sweetness, Hope"[3]
TypePrivate research university
EstablishedNovember 26, 1842; 181 years ago (1842-11-26)
FounderEdward Sorin
AccreditationHLC
Religious affiliation
Roman Catholic (Congregation of Holy Cross)
Academic affiliations
Endowment$16.62 billion (2023)[4][5]
Budget$1.8 billion (2023–2024)
PresidentRobert A. Dowd
ProvostJohn McGreevy
Academic staff
1,526 (fall 2023)[6]
Students13,174 (fall 2023)[6]
Undergraduates8,968 (fall 2023)[6]
Postgraduates4,206 (fall 2023)[6]
Location
Notre Dame
,
Indiana
,
United States

41°42′00″N 86°14′20″W / 41.70000°N 86.23889°W / 41.70000; -86.23889
CampusLarge suburb, 1,261 acres (5.10 km2)
Newspapers
ColorsBlue and gold[7]
   
NicknameFighting Irish
Sporting affiliations
MascotLeprechaun
Websitend.edu
[8]

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, United States.[9] Founded in 1842 by members of the clerical Congregation of Holy Cross, 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.

Notre Dame is classified among "R1: Doctoral Universities – Very High Research Activity".[10][11] The university is organized into seven schools and colleges, including College of Arts and Letters, College of Science, Notre Dame Law School, School of Architecture, College of Engineering, Mendoza College of Business, and Keough School of Global Affairs. Notre Dame's graduate program includes more than 50 master, doctoral and professional degrees offered by the seven schools.[12]

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.[13] Notre Dame teams in other sports, chiefly in the Atlantic Coast Conference, have won 17 national championships.[14]

Major improvements to the university occurred during Theodore Hesburgh's administration between 1952 and 1987. Hesburgh's administration increased the university's resources, academic programs, and its reputation. At the end of the fiscal year 2022, Notre Dame's endowment was valued at $20.3 billion.[15] Its network of alumni consist of 151,000 members.[16]

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  2. ^ "The Spirit of Notre Dame". www3.nd.edu. Retrieved October 29, 2019.
  3. ^ "Memories and lessons from Notre Dame". Notre Dame Magazine. January 7, 2015. Retrieved October 29, 2019.
  4. ^ 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". National Association of College and University Business Officers (NACUBO). February 15, 2024. Archived from the original (XLS) on February 15, 2024. Retrieved February 15, 2024.
  5. ^ "2023 Annual Report" (PDF). University of Notre Dame. January 12, 2024. p. 46. Retrieved April 24, 2024.
  6. ^ a b c d "About: Notre Dame at a Glance". University of Notre Dame. Retrieved June 4, 2024.
  7. ^ "Primary Colors". On Message. University of Notre Dame. Retrieved June 20, 2019.
  8. ^ "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.
  9. ^ "University of Notre Dame". CARNEGIE CLASSIFICATION OF INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER EDUCATION. Retrieved September 10, 2024.
  10. ^ "University early decision applications mostly benefit rich kids". CNN. October 22, 2023. Retrieved August 9, 2024.
  11. ^ "University of Notre Dame Admissions". US News. Retrieved August 9, 2024.
  12. ^ "The Graduate School: Quick facts". University of Notre Dame. Archived from the original on July 14, 2014. Retrieved June 12, 2014.
  13. ^ "Irish National Championships". Archived from the original on December 23, 2015. Retrieved September 30, 2017.
  14. ^ "Championships Summary" (PDF). National Collegiate Athletic Association. June 26, 2019. Retrieved October 16, 2019.
  15. ^ "Endowment Boom". Notre Dame Magazine. Spring 2022. Retrieved January 9, 2023.
  16. ^ "Notre Dame Alumni By the Numbers". Notre Dame Magazine. Notre Dame Alumni Association. January 4, 2022.