I'm curious about how many undergrads there are at Notre Dame. Would anyone know whether the undergrad program is particularly large or smaller, compared to other schools? Trying to get a feel for the campus vibe!
Notre Dame has a moderate-sized undergraduate population. As of the latest data, Notre Dame has approximately 8,600 undergraduate students. This falls in the middle between larger universities, which often have tens of thousands of undergraduates, and smaller liberal arts colleges, which usually have 2,000 students or fewer in total.
The number of undergraduates does contribute to the campus culture. Having a moderate-sized student body tends to create an environment that can offer deeper connections with your peers and potentially more intimate class settings while also providing a wider array of student clubs, resources, and opportunities than smaller schools might offer. However, it's always best to explore a college further (via online resources, virtual tours, speaking with alumni or current students, etc.) to gain a more accurate understanding of its campus vibe.
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