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Philosophy at University of Notre Dame

36 Bachelor's Degrees
4 Master's Degrees
6 Doctor's Degrees
Philosophy is one of the majors in the philosophy & religious studies program at University of Notre Dame.

We've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, and more. We've also included details on how Notre Dame ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in philosophy.

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Philosophy Degrees Available at Notre Dame

Notre Dame Philosophy Rankings

Notre Dame is in the top 10% of the country for philosophy. More specifically it was ranked #7 out of 101 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #1 in Indiana.

Ranking Type Rank
Best Philosophy Bachelor’s Degree Schools 7
Best Philosophy Schools 7

Popularity of Philosophy at Notre Dame

During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Notre Dame handed out 36 bachelor's degrees in philosophy. This is a decrease of 5% over the previous year when 38 degrees were handed out.

In 2022, 4 students received their master’s degree in philosophy from Notre Dame. This makes it the #66 most popular school for philosophy master’s degree candidates in the country.

In addition, 6 students received their doctoral degrees in philosophy in 2022, making the school the #14 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.

How Much Does a Bachelor’s in Philosophy from Notre Dame Cost?

$62,693 Average Tuition and Fees (In-State)

Notre Dame Undergraduate Tuition and Fees

In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Notre Dame was $2,591 per credit hour for both in-state and out-of-state students. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.

In State Out of State
Tuition $62,186 $62,186
Fees $507 $507
Books and Supplies $1,250 $1,250
On Campus Room and Board $17,378 $17,378
On Campus Other Expenses $1,950 $1,950

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Notre Dame Philosophy Bachelor’s Program Diversity

Of the 36 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in philosophy from Notre Dame in 2022, 72% were men and 28% were women.

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The majority of the students with this major are white. About 61% of 2022 graduates were in this category.

The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Notre Dame with a bachelor's in philosophy.

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Ethnic Background Number of Students
Asian 1
Black or African American 0
Hispanic or Latino 6
White 22
Non-Resident Aliens 4
Other Races 3

Does Notre Dame Offer an Online BA in Philosophy?

Online degrees for the Notre Dame philosophy bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Notre Dame Online Learning page.

Notre Dame Philosophy Master’s Program Diversity

All of the 1 students who graduated with a Master’s in philosophy from Notre Dame in 2022 were men.

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The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at Notre Dame are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 100% of students fell into this category.

The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Notre Dame with a master's in philosophy.

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Ethnic Background Number of Students
Asian 0
Black or African American 0
Hispanic or Latino 0
White 1
Non-Resident Aliens 0
Other Races 0

Philosophy Student Diversity at Notre Dame

Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the philosophy majors at University of Notre Dame.

Majors Similar to Philosophy

Related Major Annual Graduates
Religious Studies 3

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