University of Notre Dame
Notre Dame, Indiana
Private not-for-profit·Four or more years·Doctor's degree - research/scholarship and professional practice·GPA 4.11
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The University of Notre Dame du Lac (known simply as Notre Dame; NOH-tər-DAYM; ND) is a private Catholic research university in Notre Dame, Indiana, United States. The university was founded in 1842 by members of the Congregation of Holy Cross, a Catholic religious order of priests and brothers. Its main campus covers 1,261 acres (510 ha) in a suburban setting and has landmarks such as the Golden Dome main…
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#20 (US News)▼
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Ranked #20 in National Universities (2026). Source: US News ↗
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Ranked #33 in Forbes Top Colleges (2026). Source: Forbes ↗
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Ranked #38 on Washington Monthly Best Bang for the Buck. Source: WM Best Value ↗
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Ranked #54 in the US by Times Higher Education (2026). Source: THE US ↗
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Ranked #68 in the US by CWUR (2026). Source: CWUR US ↗
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400 Main Building, Notre Dame, Indiana, 46556
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