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Established :
1842
University Type and Campus :
Private, coeducational, Research ; Suburban: 1,250 acres
The University of Notre Dame du Lac (or simply Notre Dame /ˌnoʊtərˈdeɪm/ NOH-tər-DAYM) is a Catholic research university located adjacent to South Bend, Indiana, in the United States. In French, Notre Dame du Lac means "Our Lady of the Lake" and refers to the university's patron saint, the Virgin Mary. The main campus covers 1,250 acres (5,100,000 m2) in a suburban setting and it contains a number of recognizable landmarks, such as the Golden Dome, the "Word of Life" mural (commonly known as Touchdown Jesus), and the Basilica. The school was founded on November 26, 1842 by Father Edward Sorin, CSC, who was also its first president, as an all-male institution on land donated by the Bishop of Vincennes (Indiana). Today, many Holy Cross priests continue to work for the university, including the president of the university.
Quick facts
Motto: Life, Sweetness, Hope
Endowment: $10.4 billion
Administrative staff: 1,241
Students: 12,179
Undergraduates: 8,448
Postgraduates: 3,731
56 : 44
Gender ratio (in %)
International students
Students : Staff ratio
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