Inside Academics at University of Notre Dame

Academics at a Glance

Heres a high-level look at academic life at University of Notre Dame, covering the student-to-faculty ratio, the majors and degrees offered, and what online and distance learning is available.

Each topic below links to a dedicated page with the full detail:

• Faculty Resources
• Most Popular Majors
• Additional Questions to Ask
• Continue Your Research

Faculty & Class Sizes

With 9 students for every instructional faculty member, University of Notre Dame ranks among the best colleges for instructional attention when compared with the national average of 15 to 1. University of Notre Dame employs 87% of its instructors full time, above the national average of 47%.

For a deeper look at tenure, adjuncts and faculty composition, visit the faculty composition page.

Majors and Fields of Study

University of Notre Dame offers 73 majors with reported completions across 24 broad fields of study.

Degrees offered at University of Notre Dame are summarised below:

The most popular majors at University of Notre Dame, measured by graduates, are listed below.

See the full majors breakdown on the academic majors page.

Questions Worth Asking

Before you decide, here are a few more questions to consider about academics at University of Notre Dame:

• Looking for flexibility? University of Notre Dame may offer online or summer classes that can help you finish your degree — 196 undergraduates take at least some classes online. Explore online learning.
• Interested in outcomes? Look at how well University of Notre Dame retains and graduates its students — 99% of full-time freshmen return). Explore graduation rates.
• Will a degree land you a job? Ask how many graduates were employed full time a year after finishing.

Explore Further into University of Notre Dame

Follow the links below for a deeper look at a specific part of academic life:

• Majors & Degree Programs at University of Notre Dame — every major and degree program offered
• Faculty Composition at University of Notre Dame — the full faculty and class-size breakdown
• Graduation and Retention at University of Notre Dame — graduation and first-year retention rates
• Online Learning at University of Notre Dame — what online and distance learning is available
• Accreditation Detail at University of Notre Dame — regional and program accreditation status