* Undergraduate Students: 8,845
* Graduate Students: 3,111
* Total Students: 11,956
* Faculty: 1,531
* Staff: 2,526
* Campus Size: 1,262 acres
* Academic Buildings: 150+
* Residence Halls: 31
The University of Notre Dame is a private research university in Notre Dame, Indiana, United States. The school was founded in 1842 by the Holy Cross Congregation, and is considered one of the most prestigious Catholic universities in the United States. Notre Dame offers a wide range of undergraduate and graduate degree programs, and is home to a number of nationally recognized research centers and institutes.