University of Notre Dame
- United States
- Founded 1842
Overview
The University of Notre Dame du Lac 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.
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Key facts
| Founded | 1842Source: Wikidata (opens in a new tab) |
|---|---|
| Main location | South BendSource: Wikidata. Other campuses may not be listed. (opens in a new tab) |
| Students | 12,946 (2021)Source: Wikidata. Can be out of date. (opens in a new tab) |
| Website | nd.edu (opens in a new tab) |
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| YouTube | Official channel (opens in a new tab) |
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People who studied here
- Condoleezza Rice (opens in a new tab)American diplomat and political scientist (born 1954)
- Nicholas Sparks (opens in a new tab)American writer and novelist
- George Wendt (opens in a new tab)American actor (1948–2025)
- Orson Scott Card (opens in a new tab)American science fiction novelist (born 1951)
- Jacques Maritain (opens in a new tab)French philosopher (1882–1973)
- Eric F. Wieschaus (opens in a new tab)American geneticist
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