Is University of Notre Dame a Catholic college?

Yes. University of Notre Dame is a Catholic college in the Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend. Its sponsor is Congregation of Holy Cross.

What is University of Notre Dame’s Compass Score?

92 out of 100 (grade A). It combines faith (75%) and academics (25%), each rated from official sources.

Where is Mass celebrated at University of Notre Dame?

Mass is listed at Crypt Church below the Basilica, Basilica of the Sacred Heart, and Badin Hall chapel. Days and times are on this page; please confirm with the parish or campus ministry before you go.

Is University of Notre Dame Compass Recommended?

Yes. University of Notre Dame meets the Compass Recommended standard for Catholic identity and academics.

Catholic college

University of Notre Dame

LocationNotre Dame, IN
Type and sizePrivate nonprofit · 4-year · 13,174 students
SponsorCongregation of Holy Cross
TraditionHoly Cross

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Compass ScoreCatholic Life Score

Faith 75%Academics 25%

AFaith
90 of 100

AAcademics
100 of 100

Verified Oct. 7, 2026 · How the score works

Honor RollCompass Recommended

The University of Notre Dame is a Catholic research university animated from its origins by the Congregation of Holy Cross. During the academic year Mass is celebrated several times each weekday at the Basilica of the Sacred Heart and other campus chapels, residence halls hold weekly Masses in their own chapels, and confession is scheduled on weekdays and Saturdays. The core curriculum requires two theology courses and one philosophy course, plus a second course in either philosophy or Catholicism and the Disciplines; undergraduate residence halls are single-sex.

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Monday–Friday6:45 AMCrypt Church below the Basilica · During the academic year when classes are in session.
Monday–Friday11:30 AMBasilica of the Sacred Heart · Fall semester schedule.
Monday–Friday5:15 PMBasilica of the Sacred Heart · Fall semester schedule; not held during Fall and Thanksgiving breaks.
Saturday11:30 AMCrypt Church below the Basilica
Saturday5:00 PMBasilica of the Sacred Heart · Vigil Mass.
Sunday10:00 AMBasilica of the Sacred Heart

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Sunday12:00 PMBasilica of the Sacred Heart
Sunday3:30 PMBasilica of the Sacred Heart · Spanish.
Sunday4:00 PMBadin Hall chapel · Residence-hall Mass, open to Notre Dame students and invited guests; academic year.
Sunday4:30 PMDunne Hall chapel; Notre Dame Law School · Academic year, when classes are in session.
Sunday7:30 PMO'Neill Family Hall chapel; UCF · Academic year, when classes are in session.
Sunday8:00 PMHall chapels: Cavanaugh, Duncan, Flaherty, Keenan · Residence-hall Mass, open to Notre Dame students and invited guests; academic year.
Sunday8:30 PMHall chapels: Breen-Phillips, Dillon, Farley, Grojean, Johnson Family, Knott, Lewis, Lyons, McGlinn, Morrissey, Pasquerilla East, Pasquerilla West · Residence-hall Mass, open to Notre Dame students and invited guests; academic year.
Sunday9:00 PMHall chapels: Alumni, Carroll, Keough, Ryan, Walsh, Welsh Family · Residence-hall Mass, open to Notre Dame students and invited guests; academic year.
Sunday10:00 PMHall chapels: Baumer, Coyle, Graham Family, Siegfried, Sorin, St. Edward's, Stanford · Residence-hall Mass, open to Notre Dame students and invited guests; academic year.
Monday–Friday12:05 PMStayer Center · Academic year, when classes are in session.
Monday–Friday12:20 PMJenkins Nanovic Hall · Academic year, when classes are in session.
Monday–Friday12:30 PMMalloy Hall · Academic year, when classes are in session.
Monday–Thursday5:05 PMNotre Dame Law School · Academic year, when classes are in session.
Friday12:30 PMNotre Dame Law School · Academic year, when classes are in session.
Wednesday–Friday8:00 AMStinson-Remick Hall of Engineering · Academic year, when classes are in session.
Monday4:30 PMSt. Edward's Hall chapel · Residence-hall Mass, open to Notre Dame students and invited guests; academic year.
Monday8:00 PMDuncan Hall chapel · Residence-hall Mass, open to Notre Dame students and invited guests; academic year.
Monday8:30 PMDillon Hall chapel · Residence-hall Mass, open to Notre Dame students and invited guests; academic year.
Monday9:00 PMAlumni, Baumer, Cavanaugh, Morrissey, O'Neill Family, Pasquerilla West, and Welsh Family hall chapels; Log Chapel · Residence-hall Mass, open to Notre Dame students and invited guests; academic year.
Monday10:00 PMHall chapels: Coyle, Graham Family, Knott, Siegfried, Sorin, Stanford · Residence-hall Mass, open to Notre Dame students and invited guests; academic year.
Tuesday9:00 PMHall chapels: Alumni, Baumer, Breen-Phillips, Keough, Lewis, Morrissey, O'Neill Family, St. Edward's, Welsh Family · Residence-hall Mass, open to Notre Dame students and invited guests; academic year.
Tuesday10:00 PMHall chapels: Carroll, Dunne, Keenan, Siegfried, Sorin, Stanford · Residence-hall Mass, open to Notre Dame students and invited guests; academic year.
Wednesday8:30 PMLyons Hall chapel · Residence-hall Mass, open to Notre Dame students and invited guests; academic year.
Wednesday9:00 PMHall chapels: Alumni, Badin, Baumer, Farley, Flaherty, Keough, Lewis, O'Neill Family, Pasquerilla East, Ryan, Walsh · Residence-hall Mass, open to Notre Dame students and invited guests; academic year.
Wednesday10:00 PMHall chapels: Carroll, Coyle, Graham Family, Knott, Siegfried, Sorin, Stanford · Residence-hall Mass, open to Notre Dame students and invited guests; academic year.
Thursday9:00 PMBaumer Hall chapel · Residence-hall Mass, open to Notre Dame students and invited guests; academic year.
Thursday10:00 PMHall chapels: Coyle, Dillon, Graham Family, Sorin, Stanford · Residence-hall Mass, open to Notre Dame students and invited guests; academic year.
Friday8:30 AMWelsh Family Hall chapel · Residence-hall Mass, open to Notre Dame students and invited guests; academic year.
Saturday10:00 AMDuncan Hall chapel · Residence-hall Mass, open to Notre Dame students and invited guests; academic year.
Saturday8:00 AMFischer Graduate Residence Chapel · Mass in Mandarin (Matteo Ricci Chinese Catholic Fellowship); times subject to change.

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Monday–Friday11:00 AMBasilica of the Sacred Heart
Monday–Friday4:45 PMBasilica of the Sacred Heart · Not held during Fall and Thanksgiving breaks.
Monday–Thursday7:00 PMBasilica of the Sacred Heart · Not held during Fall and Thanksgiving breaks.
Saturday10:00 AMCrypt Church below the Basilica

Adoration 2

Monday, Wednesday, Friday10:00 AM–5:00 PMColeman-Morse Center chapel · During the academic year.
Tuesday, Thursday10:00 AM–8:00 PMColeman-Morse Center chapel · During the academic year.

Times come only from official parish, chaplaincy, or school pages, and can change with the season. Last verified Oct. 7, 2026.

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Campus Mass Schedule | Mass Schedule | Pray | Campus Ministry | University of Notre Damecampusministry.nd.edu/pray/mass-schedule/campus-mass-schedule · verified Oct. 7, 2026
“Monday Time | Location | 6:45 a.m. | Crypt Church below the Basilica | 11:30 a.m. | Basilica of the Sacred Heart”
During the academic year, weekday Masses are offered in the Crypt Church at 6:45 a.m. and in the Basilica at 11:30 a.m., among other campus Masses.
“Sunday Time Location 8:00 a.m. Basilica of the Sacred Heart 10:00 a.m. Basilica of the Sacred Heart 12:00 p.m. Basilica of the Sacred Heart 3:30 p.m. Basilica of the Sacred Heart (Spanish) 4:00 p.m. Badin 4:30 p.m. Dunne, Notre Dame Law School 7:15 p.m. Basilica of the Sacred Heart (Vespers) 7:30 p.m. O' Neill Family, UCF 8:00 p.m. Cavanaugh, Duncan, Flaherty, Keenan”
Sunday campus Masses include 4:00 p.m. (Badin), 4:30 p.m. (Dunne, Law School), 7:30 p.m. (O'Neill Family, UCF), and 8:00 p.m. (Cavanaugh, Duncan, Flaherty, Keenan) during the academic year.
“Sunday Time Location 8:00 a.m. Basilica of the Sacred Heart 10:00 a.m. Basilica of the Sacred Heart 12:00 p.m. Basilica of the Sacred Heart 3:30 p.m. Basilica of the Sacred Heart (Spanish) 4:00 p.m. Badin 4:30 p.m. Dunne, Notre Dame Law School 7:15 p.m. Basilica of the Sacred Heart (Vespers) 7:30 p.m. O' Neill Family, UCF 8:00 p.m. Cavanaugh, Duncan, Flaherty, Keenan”
Sunday campus Masses include 4:00 p.m. (Badin), 4:30 p.m. (Dunne, Law School), 7:30 p.m. (O'Neill Family, UCF), and 8:00 p.m. (Cavanaugh, Duncan, Flaherty, Keenan) during the academic year.
“Sunday Time Location 8:00 a.m. Basilica of the Sacred Heart 10:00 a.m. Basilica of the Sacred Heart 12:00 p.m. Basilica of the Sacred Heart 3:30 p.m. Basilica of the Sacred Heart (Spanish) 4:00 p.m. Badin 4:30 p.m. Dunne, Notre Dame Law School 7:15 p.m. Basilica of the Sacred Heart (Vespers) 7:30 p.m. O' Neill Family, UCF 8:00 p.m. Cavanaugh, Duncan, Flaherty, Keenan”
Sunday campus Masses include 4:00 p.m. (Badin), 4:30 p.m. (Dunne, Law School), 7:30 p.m. (O'Neill Family, UCF), and 8:00 p.m. (Cavanaugh, Duncan, Flaherty, Keenan) during the academic year.
“Sunday Time Location 8:00 a.m. Basilica of the Sacred Heart 10:00 a.m. Basilica of the Sacred Heart 12:00 p.m. Basilica of the Sacred Heart 3:30 p.m. Basilica of the Sacred Heart (Spanish) 4:00 p.m. Badin 4:30 p.m. Dunne, Notre Dame Law School 7:15 p.m. Basilica of the Sacred Heart (Vespers) 7:30 p.m. O' Neill Family, UCF 8:00 p.m. Cavanaugh, Duncan, Flaherty, Keenan”
Sunday campus Masses include 4:00 p.m. (Badin), 4:30 p.m. (Dunne, Law School), 7:30 p.m. (O'Neill Family, UCF), and 8:00 p.m. (Cavanaugh, Duncan, Flaherty, Keenan) during the academic year.
“8:30 p.m. Breen Phillips, Dillon, Farley, Grojean, Johnson Family, Knott, Lewis, Lyons, McGlinn, Morrissey, Pasquerilla East, Pasquerilla West 9:00 p.m. Alumni, Carroll, Keough, Ryan, Walsh, Welsh Family 10:00 p.m. Baumer, Coyle, Graham Family, Siegfried, Sorin, St. Edward's, Stanford Monday Time Location”
Sunday residence-hall Masses are also held at 8:30, 9:00, and 10:00 p.m. in the halls listed.
“8:30 p.m. Breen Phillips, Dillon, Farley, Grojean, Johnson Family, Knott, Lewis, Lyons, McGlinn, Morrissey, Pasquerilla East, Pasquerilla West 9:00 p.m. Alumni, Carroll, Keough, Ryan, Walsh, Welsh Family 10:00 p.m. Baumer, Coyle, Graham Family, Siegfried, Sorin, St. Edward's, Stanford Monday Time Location”
Sunday residence-hall Masses are also held at 8:30, 9:00, and 10:00 p.m. in the halls listed.
“8:30 p.m. Breen Phillips, Dillon, Farley, Grojean, Johnson Family, Knott, Lewis, Lyons, McGlinn, Morrissey, Pasquerilla East, Pasquerilla West 9:00 p.m. Alumni, Carroll, Keough, Ryan, Walsh, Welsh Family 10:00 p.m. Baumer, Coyle, Graham Family, Siegfried, Sorin, St. Edward's, Stanford Monday Time Location”
Sunday residence-hall Masses are also held at 8:30, 9:00, and 10:00 p.m. in the halls listed.
“Monday Time Location 6:45 a.m. Crypt Church below the Basilica 11:30 a.m. Basilica of the Sacred Heart 12:05 p.m. Stayer Center 12:20 p.m. Jenkins Nanovic Hall 12:30 p.m. Malloy Hall 4:30 p.m. St. Edward's 5:05 p.m. Notre Dame Law School 5:15 p.m. Basilica of the Sacred Heart 8:00 p.m. Duncan 8:30 p.m. Dillon 9:00 p.m. Alumni, Baumer, Cavanaugh, Log Chapel, Morrissey, O'Neill Family, Pasquerilla West, Welsh Family 10:00 p.m. Coyle, Graham Family, Knott, Siegfried, Sorin, Stanford”
The full Monday campus Mass schedule, including academic-building and residence-hall Masses.
“Monday Time Location 6:45 a.m. Crypt Church below the Basilica 11:30 a.m. Basilica of the Sacred Heart 12:05 p.m. Stayer Center 12:20 p.m. Jenkins Nanovic Hall 12:30 p.m. Malloy Hall 4:30 p.m. St. Edward's 5:05 p.m. Notre Dame Law School 5:15 p.m. Basilica of the Sacred Heart 8:00 p.m. Duncan 8:30 p.m. Dillon 9:00 p.m. Alumni, Baumer, Cavanaugh, Log Chapel, Morrissey, O'Neill Family, Pasquerilla West, Welsh Family 10:00 p.m. Coyle, Graham Family, Knott, Siegfried, Sorin, Stanford”
The full Monday campus Mass schedule, including academic-building and residence-hall Masses.
“Monday Time Location 6:45 a.m. Crypt Church below the Basilica 11:30 a.m. Basilica of the Sacred Heart 12:05 p.m. Stayer Center 12:20 p.m. Jenkins Nanovic Hall 12:30 p.m. Malloy Hall 4:30 p.m. St. Edward's 5:05 p.m. Notre Dame Law School 5:15 p.m. Basilica of the Sacred Heart 8:00 p.m. Duncan 8:30 p.m. Dillon 9:00 p.m. Alumni, Baumer, Cavanaugh, Log Chapel, Morrissey, O'Neill Family, Pasquerilla West, Welsh Family 10:00 p.m. Coyle, Graham Family, Knott, Siegfried, Sorin, Stanford”
The full Monday campus Mass schedule, including academic-building and residence-hall Masses.
“Monday Time Location 6:45 a.m. Crypt Church below the Basilica 11:30 a.m. Basilica of the Sacred Heart 12:05 p.m. Stayer Center 12:20 p.m. Jenkins Nanovic Hall 12:30 p.m. Malloy Hall 4:30 p.m. St. Edward's 5:05 p.m. Notre Dame Law School 5:15 p.m. Basilica of the Sacred Heart 8:00 p.m. Duncan 8:30 p.m. Dillon 9:00 p.m. Alumni, Baumer, Cavanaugh, Log Chapel, Morrissey, O'Neill Family, Pasquerilla West, Welsh Family 10:00 p.m. Coyle, Graham Family, Knott, Siegfried, Sorin, Stanford”
The full Monday campus Mass schedule, including academic-building and residence-hall Masses.
“Friday Time Location 6:45 a.m. Crypt Church below the Basilica 8:00 a.m. Stinson-Remick Hall of Engineering 8:30 a.m. Welsh Family 11:30 a.m. Basilica of the Sacred Heart 12:05 p.m. Stayer Center 12:20 p.m. Jenkins Nanovic Hall 12:30 p.m. Malloy Hall, Notre Dame Law School 5:15 p.m. Basilica of the Sacred Heart”
The full Friday campus Mass schedule.
“Wednesday Time Location 6:45 a.m. Crypt Church below the Basilica 8:00 a.m. Stinson-Remick Hall of Engineering 11:30 a.m. Basilica of the Sacred Heart 12:05 p.m. Stayer Center 12:20 p.m. Jenkins Nanovic Hall 12:30 p.m. Malloy Hall 5:05 p.m. Notre Dame Law School 5:15 p.m. Basilica of the Sacred Heart 8:30 p.m. Lyons 9:00 p.m. Alumni, Badin, Baumer, Farley, Flaherty, Keough, Lewis, O'Neill Family, Pasquerilla East, Ryan, Walsh 10:00 p.m. Carroll, Coyle, Graham Family, Knott, Siegfried, Sorin, Stanford”
The full Wednesday campus Mass schedule, including academic-building and residence-hall Masses.
“Monday Time Location 6:45 a.m. Crypt Church below the Basilica 11:30 a.m. Basilica of the Sacred Heart 12:05 p.m. Stayer Center 12:20 p.m. Jenkins Nanovic Hall 12:30 p.m. Malloy Hall 4:30 p.m. St. Edward's 5:05 p.m. Notre Dame Law School 5:15 p.m. Basilica of the Sacred Heart 8:00 p.m. Duncan 8:30 p.m. Dillon 9:00 p.m. Alumni, Baumer, Cavanaugh, Log Chapel, Morrissey, O'Neill Family, Pasquerilla West, Welsh Family 10:00 p.m. Coyle, Graham Family, Knott, Siegfried, Sorin, Stanford”
The full Monday campus Mass schedule, including academic-building and residence-hall Masses.
“Monday Time Location 6:45 a.m. Crypt Church below the Basilica 11:30 a.m. Basilica of the Sacred Heart 12:05 p.m. Stayer Center 12:20 p.m. Jenkins Nanovic Hall 12:30 p.m. Malloy Hall 4:30 p.m. St. Edward's 5:05 p.m. Notre Dame Law School 5:15 p.m. Basilica of the Sacred Heart 8:00 p.m. Duncan 8:30 p.m. Dillon 9:00 p.m. Alumni, Baumer, Cavanaugh, Log Chapel, Morrissey, O'Neill Family, Pasquerilla West, Welsh Family 10:00 p.m. Coyle, Graham Family, Knott, Siegfried, Sorin, Stanford”
The full Monday campus Mass schedule, including academic-building and residence-hall Masses.
“Monday Time Location 6:45 a.m. Crypt Church below the Basilica 11:30 a.m. Basilica of the Sacred Heart 12:05 p.m. Stayer Center 12:20 p.m. Jenkins Nanovic Hall 12:30 p.m. Malloy Hall 4:30 p.m. St. Edward's 5:05 p.m. Notre Dame Law School 5:15 p.m. Basilica of the Sacred Heart 8:00 p.m. Duncan 8:30 p.m. Dillon 9:00 p.m. Alumni, Baumer, Cavanaugh, Log Chapel, Morrissey, O'Neill Family, Pasquerilla West, Welsh Family 10:00 p.m. Coyle, Graham Family, Knott, Siegfried, Sorin, Stanford”
The full Monday campus Mass schedule, including academic-building and residence-hall Masses.
“Monday Time Location 6:45 a.m. Crypt Church below the Basilica 11:30 a.m. Basilica of the Sacred Heart 12:05 p.m. Stayer Center 12:20 p.m. Jenkins Nanovic Hall 12:30 p.m. Malloy Hall 4:30 p.m. St. Edward's 5:05 p.m. Notre Dame Law School 5:15 p.m. Basilica of the Sacred Heart 8:00 p.m. Duncan 8:30 p.m. Dillon 9:00 p.m. Alumni, Baumer, Cavanaugh, Log Chapel, Morrissey, O'Neill Family, Pasquerilla West, Welsh Family 10:00 p.m. Coyle, Graham Family, Knott, Siegfried, Sorin, Stanford”
The full Monday campus Mass schedule, including academic-building and residence-hall Masses.
“Monday Time Location 6:45 a.m. Crypt Church below the Basilica 11:30 a.m. Basilica of the Sacred Heart 12:05 p.m. Stayer Center 12:20 p.m. Jenkins Nanovic Hall 12:30 p.m. Malloy Hall 4:30 p.m. St. Edward's 5:05 p.m. Notre Dame Law School 5:15 p.m. Basilica of the Sacred Heart 8:00 p.m. Duncan 8:30 p.m. Dillon 9:00 p.m. Alumni, Baumer, Cavanaugh, Log Chapel, Morrissey, O'Neill Family, Pasquerilla West, Welsh Family 10:00 p.m. Coyle, Graham Family, Knott, Siegfried, Sorin, Stanford”
The full Monday campus Mass schedule, including academic-building and residence-hall Masses.
“Tuesday Time Location 6:45 a.m. Crypt Church below the Basilica 11:30 a.m. Basilica of the Sacred Heart 12:05 p.m. Stayer Center 12:20 p.m. Jenkins Nanovic Hall 12:30 p.m. Malloy Hall 5:05 p.m. Notre Dame Law School 5:15 p.m. Basilica of the Sacred Heart 9:00 p.m. Alumni, Baumer, Breen Phillips, Keough, Lewis, Morrissey, O'Neill Family, St. Edward's, Welsh Family 10:00 p.m. Carroll, Dunne, Keenan, Seigfried, Sorin, Stanford”
The full Tuesday campus Mass schedule, including academic-building and residence-hall Masses.
“Tuesday Time Location 6:45 a.m. Crypt Church below the Basilica 11:30 a.m. Basilica of the Sacred Heart 12:05 p.m. Stayer Center 12:20 p.m. Jenkins Nanovic Hall 12:30 p.m. Malloy Hall 5:05 p.m. Notre Dame Law School 5:15 p.m. Basilica of the Sacred Heart 9:00 p.m. Alumni, Baumer, Breen Phillips, Keough, Lewis, Morrissey, O'Neill Family, St. Edward's, Welsh Family 10:00 p.m. Carroll, Dunne, Keenan, Seigfried, Sorin, Stanford”
The full Tuesday campus Mass schedule, including academic-building and residence-hall Masses.
“Wednesday Time Location 6:45 a.m. Crypt Church below the Basilica 8:00 a.m. Stinson-Remick Hall of Engineering 11:30 a.m. Basilica of the Sacred Heart 12:05 p.m. Stayer Center 12:20 p.m. Jenkins Nanovic Hall 12:30 p.m. Malloy Hall 5:05 p.m. Notre Dame Law School 5:15 p.m. Basilica of the Sacred Heart 8:30 p.m. Lyons 9:00 p.m. Alumni, Badin, Baumer, Farley, Flaherty, Keough, Lewis, O'Neill Family, Pasquerilla East, Ryan, Walsh 10:00 p.m. Carroll, Coyle, Graham Family, Knott, Siegfried, Sorin, Stanford”
The full Wednesday campus Mass schedule, including academic-building and residence-hall Masses.
“Wednesday Time Location 6:45 a.m. Crypt Church below the Basilica 8:00 a.m. Stinson-Remick Hall of Engineering 11:30 a.m. Basilica of the Sacred Heart 12:05 p.m. Stayer Center 12:20 p.m. Jenkins Nanovic Hall 12:30 p.m. Malloy Hall 5:05 p.m. Notre Dame Law School 5:15 p.m. Basilica of the Sacred Heart 8:30 p.m. Lyons 9:00 p.m. Alumni, Badin, Baumer, Farley, Flaherty, Keough, Lewis, O'Neill Family, Pasquerilla East, Ryan, Walsh 10:00 p.m. Carroll, Coyle, Graham Family, Knott, Siegfried, Sorin, Stanford”
The full Wednesday campus Mass schedule, including academic-building and residence-hall Masses.
“Wednesday Time Location 6:45 a.m. Crypt Church below the Basilica 8:00 a.m. Stinson-Remick Hall of Engineering 11:30 a.m. Basilica of the Sacred Heart 12:05 p.m. Stayer Center 12:20 p.m. Jenkins Nanovic Hall 12:30 p.m. Malloy Hall 5:05 p.m. Notre Dame Law School 5:15 p.m. Basilica of the Sacred Heart 8:30 p.m. Lyons 9:00 p.m. Alumni, Badin, Baumer, Farley, Flaherty, Keough, Lewis, O'Neill Family, Pasquerilla East, Ryan, Walsh 10:00 p.m. Carroll, Coyle, Graham Family, Knott, Siegfried, Sorin, Stanford”
The full Wednesday campus Mass schedule, including academic-building and residence-hall Masses.
“Thursday Time Location 6:45 a.m. Crypt Church below the Basilica 8:00 a.m. Stinson-Remick Hall of Engineering 11:30 a.m. Basilica of the Sacred Heart 12:05 p.m. Stayer Center 12:20 p.m. Jenkins Nanovic Hall 12:30 p.m. Malloy Hall 5:05 p.m. Notre Dame Law School 5:15 p.m. Basilica of the Sacred Heart 9:00 p.m. Baumer 10:00 p.m. Coyle, Dillon, Graham Family, Sorin, Stanford”
The full Thursday campus Mass schedule, including academic-building and residence-hall Masses.
“Thursday Time Location 6:45 a.m. Crypt Church below the Basilica 8:00 a.m. Stinson-Remick Hall of Engineering 11:30 a.m. Basilica of the Sacred Heart 12:05 p.m. Stayer Center 12:20 p.m. Jenkins Nanovic Hall 12:30 p.m. Malloy Hall 5:05 p.m. Notre Dame Law School 5:15 p.m. Basilica of the Sacred Heart 9:00 p.m. Baumer 10:00 p.m. Coyle, Dillon, Graham Family, Sorin, Stanford”
The full Thursday campus Mass schedule, including academic-building and residence-hall Masses.
“Friday Time Location 6:45 a.m. Crypt Church below the Basilica 8:00 a.m. Stinson-Remick Hall of Engineering 8:30 a.m. Welsh Family 11:30 a.m. Basilica of the Sacred Heart 12:05 p.m. Stayer Center 12:20 p.m. Jenkins Nanovic Hall 12:30 p.m. Malloy Hall, Notre Dame Law School 5:15 p.m. Basilica of the Sacred Heart”
The full Friday campus Mass schedule.
“Saturday Time Location 10:00 a.m. Duncan 11:30 a.m. Crypt Church below Basilica 5:00 p.m. Basilica of the Sacred Heart (Vigil Mass)”
Saturday campus Masses are at 10:00 a.m. (Duncan Hall), 11:30 a.m. (Crypt Church), and 5:00 p.m. (Basilica vigil).
Mass & Confession Schedule | Prayer & Worship | Basilica of the Sacred Heart | University of Notre Damebasilica.nd.edu/prayer-and-worship/mass-confession-schedule · verified Oct. 7, 2026
“Monday - Friday 11:00 a.m. Confessions 11:30 a.m. Mass Live stream 4:45 p.m. Confessions (excluding Fall break, October 17-25, and Thanksgiving Break, November 25-29) 5:15 p.m. Mass (excluding Fall break: October 17-25 and Thanksgiving Break: November 25-29 7:00 p.m. Confessions *Only Mon-Thur.”
The Basilica offers Mass at 11:30 a.m. and 5:15 p.m. Monday through Friday, with confessions at 11:00 a.m. and 4:45 p.m. weekdays and 7:00 p.m. Monday through Thursday.
“Monday - Friday 11:00 a.m. Confessions 11:30 a.m. Mass Live stream 4:45 p.m. Confessions (excluding Fall break, October 17-25, and Thanksgiving Break, November 25-29) 5:15 p.m. Mass (excluding Fall break: October 17-25 and Thanksgiving Break: November 25-29 7:00 p.m. Confessions *Only Mon-Thur.”
The Basilica offers Mass at 11:30 a.m. and 5:15 p.m. Monday through Friday, with confessions at 11:00 a.m. and 4:45 p.m. weekdays and 7:00 p.m. Monday through Thursday.
“Saturday 10:00 a.m. Confessions in the Crypt Church below the Basilica 11:30 a.m. Mass in the Crypt Church below the Basilica 5:00 p.m. Vigil Mass”
On Saturdays there are confessions at 10:00 a.m., Mass at 11:30 a.m. in the Crypt Church, and a 5:00 p.m. vigil Mass.
“Saturday 10:00 a.m. Confessions in the Crypt Church below the Basilica 11:30 a.m. Mass in the Crypt Church below the Basilica 5:00 p.m. Vigil Mass”
On Saturdays there are confessions at 10:00 a.m., Mass at 11:30 a.m. in the Crypt Church, and a 5:00 p.m. vigil Mass.
“10:00 a.m. Mass Broadcast live on CatholicTV 12:00 p.m. Mass 3:30 p.m. Mass (Spanish)”
Sunday Masses at the Basilica are at 10:00 a.m., 12:00 p.m., and 3:30 p.m. (Spanish).
“10:00 a.m. Mass Broadcast live on CatholicTV 12:00 p.m. Mass 3:30 p.m. Mass (Spanish)”
Sunday Masses at the Basilica are at 10:00 a.m., 12:00 p.m., and 3:30 p.m. (Spanish).
“10:00 a.m. Mass Broadcast live on CatholicTV 12:00 p.m. Mass 3:30 p.m. Mass (Spanish)”
Sunday Masses at the Basilica are at 10:00 a.m., 12:00 p.m., and 3:30 p.m. (Spanish).
“Monday - Friday 11:00 a.m. Confessions 11:30 a.m. Mass Live stream 4:45 p.m. Confessions (excluding Fall break, October 17-25, and Thanksgiving Break, November 25-29) 5:15 p.m. Mass (excluding Fall break: October 17-25 and Thanksgiving Break: November 25-29 7:00 p.m. Confessions *Only Mon-Thur.”
The Basilica offers Mass at 11:30 a.m. and 5:15 p.m. Monday through Friday, with confessions at 11:00 a.m. and 4:45 p.m. weekdays and 7:00 p.m. Monday through Thursday.
“Monday - Friday 11:00 a.m. Confessions 11:30 a.m. Mass Live stream 4:45 p.m. Confessions (excluding Fall break, October 17-25, and Thanksgiving Break, November 25-29) 5:15 p.m. Mass (excluding Fall break: October 17-25 and Thanksgiving Break: November 25-29 7:00 p.m. Confessions *Only Mon-Thur.”
The Basilica offers Mass at 11:30 a.m. and 5:15 p.m. Monday through Friday, with confessions at 11:00 a.m. and 4:45 p.m. weekdays and 7:00 p.m. Monday through Thursday.
“Monday - Friday 11:00 a.m. Confessions 11:30 a.m. Mass Live stream 4:45 p.m. Confessions (excluding Fall break, October 17-25, and Thanksgiving Break, November 25-29) 5:15 p.m. Mass (excluding Fall break: October 17-25 and Thanksgiving Break: November 25-29 7:00 p.m. Confessions *Only Mon-Thur.”
The Basilica offers Mass at 11:30 a.m. and 5:15 p.m. Monday through Friday, with confessions at 11:00 a.m. and 4:45 p.m. weekdays and 7:00 p.m. Monday through Thursday.
“Saturday 10:00 a.m. Confessions in the Crypt Church below the Basilica 11:30 a.m. Mass in the Crypt Church below the Basilica 5:00 p.m. Vigil Mass”
On Saturdays there are confessions at 10:00 a.m., Mass at 11:30 a.m. in the Crypt Church, and a 5:00 p.m. vigil Mass.
Eucharistic Adoration | Pray | Campus Ministry | University of Notre Damecampusministry.nd.edu/pray/eucharistic-adoration · verified Oct. 7, 2026
“During the academic year, Adoration is held in the Coleman-Morse Center chapel at the following times: Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Tuesday and Thursday from 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.”
Eucharistic adoration is held every weekday during the academic year in the Coleman-Morse Center chapel.
“During the academic year, Adoration is held in the Coleman-Morse Center chapel at the following times: Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Tuesday and Thursday from 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.”
Eucharistic adoration is held every weekday during the academic year in the Coleman-Morse Center chapel.
Multicultural Ministries | Get Involved | Campus Ministry | University of Notre Damecampusministry.nd.edu/get-involved/multicultural-ministries · verified Oct. 7, 2026
“Students and Scholars Fellowship: Fridays, 5:30 - 7:30 p.m., Fischer Graduate Residence Community Room • Mass in Mandarin: Saturdays, 8:00 a.m., Fischer Graduate Residence Chapel”
The Matteo Ricci Chinese Catholic Fellowship meets Fridays and has a Saturday 8:00 a.m. Mass in Mandarin in the Fischer Graduate Residence Chapel.

Catholic churches nearby

CampusCatholic church (numbered below)Open a street map ›

Basilica of the Sacred Heart — 0.1 mi
Our Lady of Fatima House and Shrine — 0.5 mi
Little Flower Church — 1.1 mi
Church of Our Lady of Loretto — 1.1 mi
St. Joseph Roman Catholic Church — 1.7 mi
Saint Patrick Catholic Church — 2.3 mi · 309 South Taylor Street, South Bend

Within 3 miles, as mapped by OpenStreetMap contributors. The map may be incomplete. Confirm with the parish or diocese.

Faith scorecard

Each line is one thing we looked for. A check means yes, a half means partly, a dash means no. “Not enough information” means official sources did not say.

Sacramental life

100 of 100 points on what we could document.

Yes:
Weekday Mass on campus during the academic yearEvery weekday (5 or more weekdays) (Monday-Friday Masses at 6:45 a.m. (Crypt Church), 11:30 a.m. and 5:15 p.m. (Basilica), plus other campus chapels.)
Sources (2)
1. Campus Mass Schedule | Mass Schedule | Pray | Campus Ministry | University of Notre Damecampusministry.nd.edu/pray/mass-schedule/campus-mass-schedule · verified Oct. 7, 2026
  “Monday Time | Location | 6:45 a.m. | Crypt Church below the Basilica | 11:30 a.m. | Basilica of the Sacred Heart”
  During the academic year, weekday Masses are offered in the Crypt Church at 6:45 a.m. and in the Basilica at 11:30 a.m., among other campus Masses.
2. Mass & Confession Schedule | Prayer & Worship | Basilica of the Sacred Heart | University of Notre Damebasilica.nd.edu/prayer-and-worship/mass-confession-schedule · verified Oct. 7, 2026
  “Monday - Friday 11:00 a.m. Confessions 11:30 a.m. Mass Live stream 4:45 p.m. Confessions (excluding Fall break, October 17-25, and Thanksgiving Break, November 25-29) 5:15 p.m. Mass (excluding Fall break: October 17-25 and Thanksgiving Break: November 25-29 7:00 p.m. Confessions *Only Mon-Thur.”
  The Basilica offers Mass at 11:30 a.m. and 5:15 p.m. Monday through Friday, with confessions at 11:00 a.m. and 4:45 p.m. weekdays and 7:00 p.m. Monday through Thursday.
Yes:
Sunday Mass on campus (including Saturday vigil)Two or more weekend Masses (Saturday 5:00 p.m. vigil and Sunday Basilica Masses, plus Sunday evening residence-hall Masses.)
Sources (2)
1. Mass & Confession Schedule | Prayer & Worship | Basilica of the Sacred Heart | University of Notre Damebasilica.nd.edu/prayer-and-worship/mass-confession-schedule · verified Oct. 7, 2026
  “Saturday 10:00 a.m. Confessions in the Crypt Church below the Basilica 11:30 a.m. Mass in the Crypt Church below the Basilica 5:00 p.m. Vigil Mass”
  On Saturdays there are confessions at 10:00 a.m., Mass at 11:30 a.m. in the Crypt Church, and a 5:00 p.m. vigil Mass.
  “10:00 a.m. Mass Broadcast live on CatholicTV 12:00 p.m. Mass 3:30 p.m. Mass (Spanish)”
  Sunday Masses at the Basilica are at 10:00 a.m., 12:00 p.m., and 3:30 p.m. (Spanish).
2. Campus Mass Schedule | Mass Schedule | Pray | Campus Ministry | University of Notre Damecampusministry.nd.edu/pray/mass-schedule/campus-mass-schedule · verified Oct. 7, 2026
  “Monday Time | Location | 6:45 a.m. | Crypt Church below the Basilica | 11:30 a.m. | Basilica of the Sacred Heart”
  During the academic year, weekday Masses are offered in the Crypt Church at 6:45 a.m. and in the Basilica at 11:30 a.m., among other campus Masses.
Yes:
Scheduled confession on campusThree or more scheduled times per week (Monday-Friday 11:00 a.m. and 4:45 p.m., Monday-Thursday 7:00 p.m., and Saturday 10:00 a.m. at the Basilica/Crypt Church.)
Sources (1)
1. Mass & Confession Schedule | Prayer & Worship | Basilica of the Sacred Heart | University of Notre Damebasilica.nd.edu/prayer-and-worship/mass-confession-schedule · verified Oct. 7, 2026
  “Monday - Friday 11:00 a.m. Confessions 11:30 a.m. Mass Live stream 4:45 p.m. Confessions (excluding Fall break, October 17-25, and Thanksgiving Break, November 25-29) 5:15 p.m. Mass (excluding Fall break: October 17-25 and Thanksgiving Break: November 25-29 7:00 p.m. Confessions *Only Mon-Thur.”
  The Basilica offers Mass at 11:30 a.m. and 5:15 p.m. Monday through Friday, with confessions at 11:00 a.m. and 4:45 p.m. weekdays and 7:00 p.m. Monday through Thursday.
  “Saturday 10:00 a.m. Confessions in the Crypt Church below the Basilica 11:30 a.m. Mass in the Crypt Church below the Basilica 5:00 p.m. Vigil Mass”
  On Saturdays there are confessions at 10:00 a.m., Mass at 11:30 a.m. in the Crypt Church, and a 5:00 p.m. vigil Mass.
Yes:
Eucharistic adorationEvery weekday or more often, or perpetual adoration (Monday-Friday during the academic year in the Coleman-Morse Center chapel (page headed 'Daily Eucharistic Adoration'); not listed for weekends.)
Sources (1)
1. Eucharistic Adoration | Pray | Campus Ministry | University of Notre Damecampusministry.nd.edu/pray/eucharistic-adoration · verified Oct. 7, 2026
  “During the academic year, Adoration is held in the Coleman-Morse Center chapel at the following times: Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Tuesday and Thursday from 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.”
  Eucharistic adoration is held every weekday during the academic year in the Coleman-Morse Center chapel.
Yes:
Priests serving studentsAt least one full-time priest chaplain (or a resident community of priests serving campus ministry) (Several Holy Cross priests are listed on the Campus Ministry staff, including staff chaplains.)
Sources (1)
1. Contact Us | Campus Ministry | University of Notre Damecampusministry.nd.edu/contact · verified Oct. 7, 2026
  “Fr. Michael Mathews, C.S.C. Staff Chaplain”
  Campus Ministry lists Holy Cross priests as staff chaplains among more than 30 staff members.
Yes:
Chapel open for prayer on campusYes
Sources (1)
1. Visits and Tours | About | Basilica of the Sacred Heart | University of Notre Damebasilica.nd.edu/about/visit-and-tours · verified Oct. 7, 2026
  “The Basilica of the Sacred Heart is open to the public year round.”
  The Basilica of the Sacred Heart on campus is open year round.
Yes:
Published weekly schedule of Mass, confession, and adoration30 or more times a week (85 weekly times documented: 65 Mass, 15 confession, 5 adoration.)Computed from the verified Mass, confession, and adoration times listed on this page (each day a time is offered counts once).

Theology and core curriculum

77 of 100 points on what we could document.

Partly:
Theology or religious studies courses required of all bachelor's studentsTwo courses
Sources (1)
1. Our Core Curriculum | Core Curriculum | University of Notre Damecorecurriculum.nd.edu/our-core-curriculum · verified Oct. 7, 2026
  “Four Courses Exploring Explicitly Catholic Dimensions of the Liberal Arts Theology 1: Foundational Theology 2: Developmental Philosophy 1: Introductory Philosophy 2 or CAD: Philosophy elective or Catholicism and the Disciplines”
  The core requires two theology courses, one introductory philosophy course, and a second course in philosophy or Catholicism and the Disciplines.
Yes:
Required theology includes explicitly Catholic content (Scripture, Catholic tradition, sacraments)At least one required course is explicitly Catholic theology (The required foundational theology course must focus on Scripture and Tradition as the 'permanent foundation' of theology (citing Vatican II).)
Sources (1)
1. Theology | Ways of Knowing | Core Curriculum | University of Notre Damecorecurriculum.nd.edu/our-core-curriculum/ways-of-knowing/theology · verified Oct. 7, 2026
  “Courses that fulfill the foundation requirement focus on what Vatican II states to be the “permanent foundation” of theology: “the written Word of God taken together with sacred tradition,” i.e. Scripture and Tradition.”
  The required foundational theology course focuses on Scripture and Tradition.
Partly:
Philosophy courses required of all bachelor's studentsOne course (Philosophy 1 is required; the second course may be a philosophy elective or a Catholicism and the Disciplines course.)
Sources (1)
1. Our Core Curriculum | Core Curriculum | University of Notre Damecorecurriculum.nd.edu/our-core-curriculum · verified Oct. 7, 2026
  “Four Courses Exploring Explicitly Catholic Dimensions of the Liberal Arts Theology 1: Foundational Theology 2: Developmental Philosophy 1: Introductory Philosophy 2 or CAD: Philosophy elective or Catholicism and the Disciplines”
  The core requires two theology courses, one introductory philosophy course, and a second course in philosophy or Catholicism and the Disciplines.
Yes:
Core curriculum explicitly draws on the Catholic intellectual traditionYes, stated in the catalog or core description
Sources (2)
1. Our Core Curriculum | Core Curriculum | University of Notre Damecorecurriculum.nd.edu/our-core-curriculum · verified Oct. 7, 2026
  “Four Courses Exploring Explicitly Catholic Dimensions of the Liberal Arts Theology 1: Foundational Theology 2: Developmental Philosophy 1: Introductory Philosophy 2 or CAD: Philosophy elective or Catholicism and the Disciplines”
  The core requires two theology courses, one introductory philosophy course, and a second course in philosophy or Catholicism and the Disciplines.
2. Core Curriculum | University of Notre Damecorecurriculum.nd.edu · verified Oct. 7, 2026
  “Acquire, synthesize, and communicate knowledge by incorporating relevant disciplinary approaches, cultural perspectives, and Catholic intellectual tradition.”
  The core curriculum's learning outcomes name the Catholic intellectual tradition.
Yes:
Theology or religious studies major offeredYes
Sources (1)
1. Undergraduate | Department of Theology | University of Notre Dametheology.nd.edu/undergraduate · verified Oct. 7, 2026
  “Major in Theology Supplemental major in Theology Joint major in Philosophy and Theology”
  Notre Dame offers a major in theology.
Yes:
Publicly affirms Ex Corde Ecclesiae in mission or governance documentsYes
Sources (1)
1. Our Catholic Mission | Mission Engagement and Church Affairs | University of Notre Damemeca.nd.edu/our-catholic-mission · verified Oct. 7, 2026
  “to fulfill the mission of Notre Dame and the expectations of Catholic universities that have been articulated by the Church. These expectations took form in an apostolic exhortation issued by Pope John Paul II in 1990, titled Ex Corde Ecclesiae.”
  The mission office's Catholic mission page cites Ex Corde Ecclesiae as the source of the expectations Notre Dame seeks to fulfill.

Campus culture and residence life

100 of 100 points on what we could document.

Yes:
Campus ministry staffing (chaplains, ministers, and professional staff)Five or more (33 people are listed on the Campus Ministry contact page; about 23 are professional ministry staff (priests, campus ministers, coordinators, and music directors) after excluding administrative, tour, events, and communications staff.)
Sources (1)
1. Contact Us | Campus Ministry | University of Notre Damecampusministry.nd.edu/contact · verified Oct. 7, 2026
  “Fr. Michael Mathews, C.S.C. Staff Chaplain”
  Campus Ministry lists Holy Cross priests as staff chaplains among more than 30 staff members.
Yes:
Retreats offered to students each yearFour or more distinct retreats (Seven retreats listed.)
Sources (1)
1. Retreats | Get Involved | Campus Ministry | University of Notre Damecampusministry.nd.edu/get-involved/retreats · verified Oct. 7, 2026
  “Journey Retreat (All First-Years) Silent Directed Retreat Feb. 20-22”
  Campus Ministry lists seven retreats, including a first-year Journey retreat, a silent directed retreat, and a Paschal Watch retreat.
Yes:
Catholic student organizations and faith-formation groupsThree or more
Sources (1)
1. Faith Sharing Groups | Get Involved | Campus Ministry | University of Notre Damecampusministry.nd.edu/get-involved/faith-sharing-groups · verified Oct. 7, 2026
  “Iron Sharpens Iron Deep Dive Bible Study Dorm Small Groups Compass Encounter Bible Study Lenten Small Groups Ablaze Small Group”
  Campus Ministry lists seven faith-sharing and Bible study groups.
Yes:
Single-sex residence optionsSingle-sex residence halls available
Sources (1)
1. Community Life | Undergraduate Students | Residential Life | University of Notre Dameresidentiallife.nd.edu/undergraduate/community-life · verified Oct. 7, 2026
  “The single-sex, mixed-class, stay-hall system featuring modest-sized halls are critical elements of the residential model”
  Undergraduate residence halls are single-sex.
Yes:
Overnight guest policy in residence hallsOvernight guests of the opposite sex not permitted (Visiting hours for guests of the opposite sex end at midnight Sunday-Thursday and 2 a.m. Friday-Saturday.)
Sources (1)
1. Undergraduate Residence Hall Visitation (Parietals) | Standards of Conduct | Community Standards | du Lac: A Guide to Student Life | University of Notre Damedulac.nd.edu/community-standards/standards/parietals · verified Oct. 7, 2026
  “visiting hours for guests of the opposite sex are not to begin before 9 a.m. on any day and are not to extend beyond 2 a.m. on Friday and Saturday nights, and midnight on Sunday through Thursday nights.”
  Opposite-sex visiting hours in undergraduate halls end at midnight or 2 a.m., so overnight opposite-sex guests are not permitted.
Yes:
Faith life in residence halls (hall chaplains, hall Masses, or faith-based living communities)Yes
Sources (2)
1. Campus Mass Schedule | Mass Schedule | Pray | Campus Ministry | University of Notre Damecampusministry.nd.edu/pray/mass-schedule/campus-mass-schedule · verified Oct. 7, 2026
  “Each of our Residence Halls celebrates the liturgy every week in their own chapel”
  Every residence hall holds a weekly Mass in its own chapel.
2. Residence Halls | Undergraduate Students | Residential Life | University of Notre Dameresidentiallife.nd.edu/undergraduate/residence-halls · verified Oct. 7, 2026
  “Each and every one of our 33 on-campus undergraduate residential communities has its own unique history, set of traditions, rector, chapel, mascot, colors, and signature event.”
  Each of the 33 undergraduate residence halls has its own rector and chapel.
Yes:
Office or senior officer for mission and Catholic identityYes
Sources (1)
1. Mission Engagement and Church Affairs | University of Notre Damemeca.nd.edu · verified Oct. 7, 2026
  “The Office of Mission Engagement and Church Affairs cultivates the University’s Catholic and Holy Cross mission and catalyzes Notre Dame’s service to the Church.”
  Notre Dame has an Office of Mission Engagement and Church Affairs.

Service and Catholic social teaching

82 of 100 points on what we could document.

Yes:
Service or volunteer centerYes (Campus Ministry's Mercy Works service program, with a logistics coordinator; the Institute for Social Concerns also runs community engagement programs.)
Sources (1)
1. Mercy Works: Service in South Bend | Serve | Campus Ministry | University of Notre Damecampusministry.nd.edu/serve/service-in-south-bend · verified Oct. 7, 2026
  “Inspired by themes of Christian spirituality and Catholic Social Teaching, these small groups will give students a chance to reflect on their service experiences”
  Campus Ministry runs the Mercy Works service program, with weekly service and reflection framed by Catholic Social Teaching.
Partly:
Service-learning or community engagement in the curriculumAvailable (courses or programs)
Sources (1)
1. Courses | Institute for Social Concernssocialconcerns.nd.edu/education/undergraduate/courses · verified Oct. 7, 2026
  “This fall break service learning course combines hands-on outdoor work experiences with community living and study in the spirit of Pope Francis’ encyclical, Laudato Si’.”
  The Institute for Social Concerns offers service-learning and community-engaged elective courses.
Partly:
Catholic social teaching in the curriculum (course, minor, center, or core requirement)Offered (course, minor, or center)
Sources (1)
1. Undergraduate | Institute for Social Concernssocialconcerns.nd.edu/education/undergraduate · verified Oct. 7, 2026
  “the institute offers two minors: the Catholic Social Tradition Minor and Poverty Studies Interdisciplinary Minor.”
  A Catholic Social Tradition minor is offered.
Yes:
Pro-life engagement (student pro-life group, support for pregnant and parenting students, or institutional initiatives)Two or more
Sources (2)
1. Right to Life | University of Notre Damerighttolife.nd.edu · verified Oct. 7, 2026
  “We seek to promote and uphold the sanctity of all human life from conception until natural death through prayer, service, and education”
  Notre Dame Right to Life is a pro-life student group.
2. Pregnant & Parenting Student Assistance Fund | Financial Resources | Married and Parenting Student Resources | Family Resource Center | University of Notre Damefrc.nd.edu/married-and-parenting-student-resources/financial/pregnant-parenting-student-assistance-fund · verified Oct. 7, 2026
  “Notre Dame’s Pregnant and Parenting Student Assistance Fund (PPSA) manifests the University’s commitment to life by assisting pregnant and parenting students and their families”
  The university operates a Pregnant and Parenting Student Assistance Fund.
Yes:
Justice and solidarity programs (immersion trips, poverty, migration, or care-for-creation initiatives)Two or more
Sources (2)
1. Pilgrimages & Immersions | Get Involved | Campus Ministry | University of Notre Damecampusministry.nd.edu/get-involved/pilgrimages · verified Oct. 7, 2026
  “Immersions offer students a chance to immerse themselves in a new culture while engaging with justice issues and deepening their faith.”
  Campus Ministry runs justice-focused immersions, including homelessness immersions in South Bend.
2. Programs | Institute for Social Concernssocialconcerns.nd.edu/education/undergraduate/programs · verified Oct. 7, 2026
  “Proximities are one credit S/U seminars for undergraduates to briefly but intensely engage with a question of justice in a specific time and place. They include an immersive experience during spring break.”
  The Institute for Social Concerns offers justice immersion seminars and programs such as Appalachia, Proximities, and NDBridge.
Yes:
Service explicitly rooted in the Catholic mission (run with campus ministry or the mission office, or framed by Catholic social teaching)Yes
Sources (1)
1. Mercy Works: Service in South Bend | Serve | Campus Ministry | University of Notre Damecampusministry.nd.edu/serve/service-in-south-bend · verified Oct. 7, 2026
  “Inspired by themes of Christian spirituality and Catholic Social Teaching, these small groups will give students a chance to reflect on their service experiences”
  Campus Ministry runs the Mercy Works service program, with weekly service and reflection framed by Catholic Social Teaching.

Grades come from the documented indicators under the published rubric. “Not enough information” does not mean the school lacks it.

Strengths

Mass is celebrated on campus several times every weekday during the academic year, and each residence hall holds a weekly Mass in its own chapel.
Sources (2)
1. Campus Mass Schedule | Mass Schedule | Pray | Campus Ministry | University of Notre Damecampusministry.nd.edu/pray/mass-schedule/campus-mass-schedule · verified Oct. 7, 2026
  “Monday Time | Location | 6:45 a.m. | Crypt Church below the Basilica | 11:30 a.m. | Basilica of the Sacred Heart”
  During the academic year, weekday Masses are offered in the Crypt Church at 6:45 a.m. and in the Basilica at 11:30 a.m., among other campus Masses.
  “Each of our Residence Halls celebrates the liturgy every week in their own chapel”
  Every residence hall holds a weekly Mass in its own chapel.
2. Mass & Confession Schedule | Prayer & Worship | Basilica of the Sacred Heart | University of Notre Damebasilica.nd.edu/prayer-and-worship/mass-confession-schedule · verified Oct. 7, 2026
  “Monday - Friday 11:00 a.m. Confessions 11:30 a.m. Mass Live stream 4:45 p.m. Confessions (excluding Fall break, October 17-25, and Thanksgiving Break, November 25-29) 5:15 p.m. Mass (excluding Fall break: October 17-25 and Thanksgiving Break: November 25-29 7:00 p.m. Confessions *Only Mon-Thur.”
  The Basilica offers Mass at 11:30 a.m. and 5:15 p.m. Monday through Friday, with confessions at 11:00 a.m. and 4:45 p.m. weekdays and 7:00 p.m. Monday through Thursday.
Confession is scheduled at the Basilica twice each weekday, on Monday-Thursday evenings, and on Saturday mornings.
Sources (1)
1. Mass & Confession Schedule | Prayer & Worship | Basilica of the Sacred Heart | University of Notre Damebasilica.nd.edu/prayer-and-worship/mass-confession-schedule · verified Oct. 7, 2026
  “Monday - Friday 11:00 a.m. Confessions 11:30 a.m. Mass Live stream 4:45 p.m. Confessions (excluding Fall break, October 17-25, and Thanksgiving Break, November 25-29) 5:15 p.m. Mass (excluding Fall break: October 17-25 and Thanksgiving Break: November 25-29 7:00 p.m. Confessions *Only Mon-Thur.”
  The Basilica offers Mass at 11:30 a.m. and 5:15 p.m. Monday through Friday, with confessions at 11:00 a.m. and 4:45 p.m. weekdays and 7:00 p.m. Monday through Thursday.
  “Saturday 10:00 a.m. Confessions in the Crypt Church below the Basilica 11:30 a.m. Mass in the Crypt Church below the Basilica 5:00 p.m. Vigil Mass”
  On Saturdays there are confessions at 10:00 a.m., Mass at 11:30 a.m. in the Crypt Church, and a 5:00 p.m. vigil Mass.
The core curriculum requires two theology courses, the first focused on Scripture and Tradition, plus introductory philosophy.
Sources (2)
1. Our Core Curriculum | Core Curriculum | University of Notre Damecorecurriculum.nd.edu/our-core-curriculum · verified Oct. 7, 2026
  “Four Courses Exploring Explicitly Catholic Dimensions of the Liberal Arts Theology 1: Foundational Theology 2: Developmental Philosophy 1: Introductory Philosophy 2 or CAD: Philosophy elective or Catholicism and the Disciplines”
  The core requires two theology courses, one introductory philosophy course, and a second course in philosophy or Catholicism and the Disciplines.
2. Theology | Ways of Knowing | Core Curriculum | University of Notre Damecorecurriculum.nd.edu/our-core-curriculum/ways-of-knowing/theology · verified Oct. 7, 2026
  “Courses that fulfill the foundation requirement focus on what Vatican II states to be the “permanent foundation” of theology: “the written Word of God taken together with sacred tradition,” i.e. Scripture and Tradition.”
  The required foundational theology course focuses on Scripture and Tradition.
Undergraduate residence halls are single-sex, and opposite-sex visiting hours end at midnight on weeknights and 2 a.m. on weekends.
Sources (2)
1. Community Life | Undergraduate Students | Residential Life | University of Notre Dameresidentiallife.nd.edu/undergraduate/community-life · verified Oct. 7, 2026
  “The single-sex, mixed-class, stay-hall system featuring modest-sized halls are critical elements of the residential model”
  Undergraduate residence halls are single-sex.
2. Undergraduate Residence Hall Visitation (Parietals) | Standards of Conduct | Community Standards | du Lac: A Guide to Student Life | University of Notre Damedulac.nd.edu/community-standards/standards/parietals · verified Oct. 7, 2026
  “visiting hours for guests of the opposite sex are not to begin before 9 a.m. on any day and are not to extend beyond 2 a.m. on Friday and Saturday nights, and midnight on Sunday through Thursday nights.”
  Opposite-sex visiting hours in undergraduate halls end at midnight or 2 a.m., so overnight opposite-sex guests are not permitted.

Concerns

Only one philosophy course is required of all students; the second requirement can be met with a Catholicism and the Disciplines course instead.
Sources (1)
1. Our Core Curriculum | Core Curriculum | University of Notre Damecorecurriculum.nd.edu/our-core-curriculum · verified Oct. 7, 2026
  “Four Courses Exploring Explicitly Catholic Dimensions of the Liberal Arts Theology 1: Foundational Theology 2: Developmental Philosophy 1: Introductory Philosophy 2 or CAD: Philosophy elective or Catholicism and the Disciplines”
  The core requires two theology courses, one introductory philosophy course, and a second course in philosophy or Catholicism and the Disciplines.
Service-learning is offered through elective courses and programs but is not required of all undergraduates.
Sources (1)
1. Courses | Institute for Social Concernssocialconcerns.nd.edu/education/undergraduate/courses · verified Oct. 7, 2026
  “This fall break service learning course combines hands-on outdoor work experiences with community living and study in the spirit of Pope Francis’ encyclical, Laudato Si’.”
  The Institute for Social Concerns offers service-learning and community-engaged elective courses.
Catholic social teaching is available through a minor and elective courses but is not a required part of the core.
Sources (2)
1. Our Core Curriculum | Core Curriculum | University of Notre Damecorecurriculum.nd.edu/our-core-curriculum · verified Oct. 7, 2026
  “Four Courses Exploring Explicitly Catholic Dimensions of the Liberal Arts Theology 1: Foundational Theology 2: Developmental Philosophy 1: Introductory Philosophy 2 or CAD: Philosophy elective or Catholicism and the Disciplines”
  The core requires two theology courses, one introductory philosophy course, and a second course in philosophy or Catholicism and the Disciplines.
2. Undergraduate | Institute for Social Concernssocialconcerns.nd.edu/education/undergraduate · verified Oct. 7, 2026
  “the institute offers two minors: the Catholic Social Tradition Minor and Poverty Studies Interdisciplinary Minor.”
  A Catholic Social Tradition minor is offered.

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Campus ministry home

Campus Ministry, Coleman-Morse Center

Address: 116 Coleman-Morse Center, Notre Dame, IN 46556
Location: On campus
Facilities: chapel, student lounge, prayer room, offices

Source: campusministry.nd.edu, verified Oct. 7, 2026, campusministry.nd.edu, verified Oct. 7, 2026, campusministry.nd.edu, verified Oct. 7, 2026, campusministry.nd.edu, verified Oct. 7, 2026

Catholic clubs and student life

49 groups and regular activities · 37 on campus, 10 off campus, 2 location not published

Faith formation 12

SEEK conference tripOff campus
January
Campus Ministry coordinates a group to attend the FOCUS SEEK conference over Christmas break.
campusministry.nd.edu
CompassOn campus
Weekly during the academic year
Weekly student-led faith-sharing small groups for first-year and transfer students.
campusministry.nd.edu
Deep Dive Bible StudyOn campus
Tuesdays and Wednesdays 8:00-9:15 PM
Staff-led Bible study with lecture and small groups (Exodus and Matthew) in the Coleman-Morse lounge.
campusministry.nd.edu
Ablaze Small GroupOn campus
Wednesdays 7:30-8:30 PM (fall)
Weekly small group on devotion to the Sacred Heart.
campusministry.nd.edu
Lenten Small GroupsOn campus
Lent
Five-week small groups during Lent led by campus ministers and student interns.
campusministry.nd.edu
Residence-hall small groupsOn campus
Campus Ministry helps students join or start faith small groups in their residence halls.
campusministry.nd.edu

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OCIA and Short CourseOn campus
Sundays
Preparation for students becoming Catholic or being confirmed, with Sunday formation sessions and Mass at the Basilica.
campusministry.nd.edu
Beloved Women's Discernment GroupOn campus
Women's group for prayer and vocational discernment.
campusministry.nd.edu
Holy Cross vocations discernmentOn campus
Congregation of Holy Cross vocations office offers discernment opportunities for men.
campusministry.nd.edu
Asian Student Ministry Bible StudyOn campus
Bible study within Asian Student Ministry.
campusministry.nd.edu
Maritain FellowsOn campus
Maritain Center fellowship for studying philosophy in conversation with faith.
campusministry.nd.edu
Sorin FellowsOn campus
De Nicola Center for Ethics and Culture student fellowship program.
campusministry.nd.edu

Other 2

Campus Ministry pilgrimagesOff campus
Pilgrimages to Mexico City and the Camino de Santiago (May 2026), Rome and Assisi (October 2026), and World Youth Day 2027.
campusministry.nd.edu
Need to Talk drop-in hoursOn campus
Monday-Thursday 5:00-7:00 PM
A campus minister is available without appointment in Coleman-Morse 113.
campusministry.nd.edu

Retreats 8

Journey RetreatOff campus
October 2-3, 2026
Overnight retreat for all first-year students at Pretty Lake Camp in Mattawan, Michigan.
campusministry.nd.edu, campusministry.nd.edu
Asian First-Year RetreatOff campus
August 28-29, 2026
Overnight first-year retreat with Multicultural Student Programs and Services at Lake James Christian Camp, Angola, Indiana.
campusministry.nd.edu
The Plunge: Black First-Year RetreatOff campus
August 28-29, 2026
Overnight first-year retreat with Multicultural Student Programs and Services at Lake James Christian Camp, Angola, Indiana.
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Latino First-Year RetreatOff campus
August 28-29, 2026
Overnight first-year retreat with Multicultural Student Programs and Services at Lake James Christian Camp, Angola, Indiana.
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Silent Directed RetreatOff campus
February 5-7, 2027
Weekend silent retreat with daily spiritual direction and Mass at Moreau Seminary, next to campus.
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Paschal Watch RetreatOn campus
Holy Week
On-campus retreat built around the Triduum liturgies at the Basilica, from Holy Thursday to Easter Monday.
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LGBTQ Retreat
Annual retreat hosted with the Gender Relations Center for LGBTQ students and allies; location not stated.
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NASAND Retreat
Native American Student Ministry retreat open to undergraduate and graduate students; date and location not stated.
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Service 3

March for Life pilgrimageOff campus
January 22, 2027
Notre Dame Right to Life pilgrimage to the March for Life in Washington, D.C.
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Catechist AcademyOff campus
Trains students to serve as catechists and youth ministers in local parishes.
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Mercy WorksOff campus
Weekly
Campus Ministry service program: weekly service with a South Bend nonprofit, biweekly reflection groups, and monthly dinners.
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Clubs and groups 13

Children of MaryOn campus
Weekly
Student group offering weekly liturgies and devotions.
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Sacred Heart Consecration TeamOn campus
Student team organizing the university's consecration to the Sacred Heart.
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Knights of ColumbusOn campus
Notre Dame council of the Knights of Columbus, with activities in its Council Hall on South Quad.
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Notre Dame Right to LifeOn campus
Pro-life student club focused on prayer, service, and education.
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Catholic Graduate CommunityOn campus
Graduate-student group for fellowship, Mass, prayer, and service.
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Communion and Liberation University at Notre DameOn campus
Student group of the Communion and Liberation movement.
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Militia of the ImmaculataOn campus
Marian devotion group.
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EthosNDOn campus
Student-run group on chastity for men.
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Matteo Ricci Chinese Catholic FellowshipOn campus
Fridays 5:30-7:30 PM
Campus Ministry fellowship for students, faculty, and staff from the perspective of Chinese culture; also has a Saturday Mass in Mandarin.
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Multicultural student ministriesOn campus
Latino, Black, Asian, and Native American student ministries with core teams and events.
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Society of Catholic Scientists chapterOn campus
Chapter fostering fellowship among Catholic scientists.
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Technology and Catholicism ClubOn campus
Weekly
Weekly discussions on topics such as AI ethics.
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Theology Club of Notre DameOn campus
Student club for theological discussions and social activities.
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Liturgy and prayer 8

EXALT Praise & Worship AdorationOn campus
Monthly, Friday evenings
Monthly evening of adoration, praise and worship, confession, and a social, held in residence-hall chapels.
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Eucharistic Adoration sign-upsOn campus
Weekdays during the academic year
Students may sign up for weekly 30-minute adoration slots in the Coleman-Morse Center chapel.
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Game Day RosaryOn campus
Home football Saturdays
Rosary in the Basilica on home football game days.
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Liturgical ministersOn campus
Students serve as lectors, Eucharistic ministers, hospitality ministers, and altar servers at the Basilica and residence-hall Masses.
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Magnificat, Liturgical, and Folk ChoirsOn campus
Campus Ministry choirs that sing at the Saturday vigil and Sunday 10 a.m. and noon Basilica Masses.
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Coro Primavera and Basilica ScholaOn campus
Spanish-language choir for the Sunday Spanish Mass, and a sacred-music ensemble at the Basilica.
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Voices of Faith Gospel ChoirOn campus
Student-led gospel choir that sings at prayer services and events.
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Totus TuusOn campus
Student music ministry that leads worship for prayer services, retreats, and EXALT adoration.
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Social life 3

ConviviosOn campus
Select Sundays 4:30-6:00 PM
Monthly dinners in the Coleman-Morse Lounge after the Sunday Spanish Mass.
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Feed Your FaithOn campus
Annually
Annual Campus Ministry fair of ministries and faith-based clubs, with free food.
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Talk Justice, Eat TacosOn campus
Faith & Justice advocacy and discussion events.
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Campus ministry

Sources (9)

Campus Mass Schedule | Mass Schedule | Pray | Campus Ministry | University of Notre Damecampusministry.nd.edu/pray/mass-schedule/campus-mass-schedule · verified Oct. 7, 2026
“Monday Time | Location | 6:45 a.m. | Crypt Church below the Basilica | 11:30 a.m. | Basilica of the Sacred Heart”
During the academic year, weekday Masses are offered in the Crypt Church at 6:45 a.m. and in the Basilica at 11:30 a.m., among other campus Masses.
Contact Us | Campus Ministry | University of Notre Damecampusministry.nd.edu/contact · verified Oct. 7, 2026
“Fr. Michael Mathews, C.S.C. Staff Chaplain”
Campus Ministry lists Holy Cross priests as staff chaplains among more than 30 staff members.
“Campus Ministry 116 Coleman-Morse Center Notre Dame, IN 46556 USA Phone 574-631-7800 ministry@nd.edu”
The Campus Ministry office is at 116 Coleman-Morse Center, Notre Dame, IN 46556; phone 574-631-7800, email ministry@nd.edu.
Retreats | Get Involved | Campus Ministry | University of Notre Damecampusministry.nd.edu/get-involved/retreats · verified Oct. 7, 2026
“Journey Retreat (All First-Years) Silent Directed Retreat Feb. 20-22”
Campus Ministry lists seven retreats, including a first-year Journey retreat, a silent directed retreat, and a Paschal Watch retreat.
Mass & Confession Schedule | Prayer & Worship | Basilica of the Sacred Heart | University of Notre Damebasilica.nd.edu/prayer-and-worship/mass-confession-schedule · verified Oct. 7, 2026
“Monday - Friday 11:00 a.m. Confessions 11:30 a.m. Mass Live stream 4:45 p.m. Confessions (excluding Fall break, October 17-25, and Thanksgiving Break, November 25-29) 5:15 p.m. Mass (excluding Fall break: October 17-25 and Thanksgiving Break: November 25-29 7:00 p.m. Confessions *Only Mon-Thur.”
The Basilica offers Mass at 11:30 a.m. and 5:15 p.m. Monday through Friday, with confessions at 11:00 a.m. and 4:45 p.m. weekdays and 7:00 p.m. Monday through Thursday.
Visits and Tours | About | Basilica of the Sacred Heart | University of Notre Damebasilica.nd.edu/about/visit-and-tours · verified Oct. 7, 2026
“The Basilica of the Sacred Heart is open to the public year round.”
The Basilica of the Sacred Heart on campus is open year round.
Right to Life | University of Notre Damerighttolife.nd.edu · verified Oct. 7, 2026
“We seek to promote and uphold the sanctity of all human life from conception until natural death through prayer, service, and education”
Notre Dame Right to Life is a pro-life student group.
Eucharistic Adoration | Pray | Campus Ministry | University of Notre Damecampusministry.nd.edu/pray/eucharistic-adoration · verified Oct. 7, 2026
“During the academic year, Adoration is held in the Coleman-Morse Center chapel at the following times: Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Tuesday and Thursday from 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.”
Eucharistic adoration is held every weekday during the academic year in the Coleman-Morse Center chapel.
Multicultural Ministries | Get Involved | Campus Ministry | University of Notre Damecampusministry.nd.edu/get-involved/multicultural-ministries · verified Oct. 7, 2026
“Join us for a meal and fellowship in the Coleman-Morse Lounge from 4:30 - 6:00 p.m. after the Spanish Mass for select Sundays.”
Convivios are monthly dinners in the Coleman-Morse Lounge after the Sunday Spanish Mass; the Coleman-Morse Center has a lounge.
Graduate Student Opportunities | Get Involved | Campus Ministry | University of Notre Damecampusministry.nd.edu/get-involved/graduate-student-opportunities · verified Oct. 7, 2026
“Visit the Interfaith Prayer Room located in Coleman-Morse 102, available whenever the building is open.”
The Coleman-Morse Center has a prayer room open whenever the building is open.

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My rating and notes

Academic Excellence

100 of 100

From federal data, on fixed published scales.

Each measure counts for the share shown.

Graduation rate 35% of score95%
First-year retention 20% of score99%
Entering students' test scores 15% of scoreSAT 1,520 · ACT 34
Student-to-faculty ratio 15% of score8 to 1
Instructional spending per student 15% of score$38,658

Bars show points on each measure’s scale. How Academic Excellence is computed.

Source: College Scorecard (College Scorecard, most recent cohorts (data release 06/10/2026))

Cost and value

Federal data, shown separately. Cost, debt, and earnings are never part of any grade.

Value and outcomes
Undergraduate students Fall enrollment (IPEDS)	8,968
Total students	13,174
Average net price (per year) After grants and scholarships, for students receiving federal aid	$26,780
Cost of attendance (per year)	$83,271
Median federal debt at graduation	$19,000
Graduation rate First-time, full-time students finishing within 150% of normal time	95%
First-year retention	99%
Median earnings 10 years after entry	$99,980
Admission rate	11%
Students receiving Pell grants	14%

Admission test scores (middle 50% of admitted students who submitted scores)
Average SAT	1520
SAT reading & writing	720–770
SAT math	735–790
ACT composite	33–35
Test policy	Considered but not required

Value index: 72 / 100 (how it’s computed)

Sources: College Scorecard · IPEDS College Navigator · Net price calculator
College Scorecard, most recent cohorts (data release 06/10/2026); IPEDS 2024-25 directory and institutional characteristics; fall 2023 enrollment.

Local Church

Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend

The Most Reverend Kevin C. Rhoades, Bishop of Fort Wayne-South Bend

Formal address: “Your Excellency”

Source: diocesefwsb.org, verified Oct. 7, 2026.

Diocese determined from the county, using the diocese’s county list (Wikipedia). Confirm with the diocese.

About this school’s data

IPEDS unit ID 152080
Carnegie classification: Doctoral university (very high research)
Accreditation: Higher Learning Commission (U.S. Department of Education DAPIP)
Religious affiliation (IPEDS): Roman Catholic
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Questions families ask

Is University of Notre Dame a Catholic college?: Yes. University of Notre Dame is a Catholic college in the Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend. Its sponsor is Congregation of Holy Cross.
What is University of Notre Dame’s Compass Score?: 92 out of 100 (grade A). It combines faith (75%) and academics (25%), each rated from official sources.
Where is Mass celebrated at University of Notre Dame?: Mass is listed at Crypt Church below the Basilica, Basilica of the Sacred Heart, and Badin Hall chapel. Days and times are on this page; please confirm with the parish or campus ministry before you go.
Is University of Notre Dame Compass Recommended?: Yes. University of Notre Dame meets the Compass Recommended standard for Catholic identity and academics.

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