ND Architecture

<p>How many students are typically enrolled in Architecture at ND? Average size of an incoming freshman class for Architecture?</p>

<p>in 2007/08 there were 188 students total meaning that the average class is around 40 - 50 students. I know this is small, but it is in line with the majority of architecture programs. </p>

<p>if you have another questions about ND architecture, i will try to help as I will also be enrolling in it.</p>

<p>hawkswim09 - Do you mind me asking where else you applied for Architecture and why you selected ND? On the architecture major forum there is very little discussion about ND and I was hoping to get a better feel for the program in comparision to say Syracuse or Cornell. There is a fair amount of discussion on Syracuse, Cornell, CMU and other programs but not ND for some reason.</p>

<p>My sophomore daughter is just beginning to explore but doesn’t yet have time to devote to a lot of research and I’m hoping to give a little guidance or to have some knowledge for when she is ready.</p>

<p>i applied to Syracuse, Wentworth, Roger Williams, Philadelphia University, MIT, RPI.</p>

<p>i would say that the decision came down to Syracuse and ND. </p>

<p>Wentworth, Roger Williams, and Philadelphia simply did not have the name recognition that the others had and had little that was unique. </p>

<p>MIT does not have a BArch program and i wanted a school with one. </p>

<p>RPI had a 5 yr but was ranked 20th, and i felt was too technically based (also i heard some not so good things about their grading, etc). </p>

<p>Syracuse and ND are a toss up. my dad emailed an architecture firm (he knows someone there) and one supported syracuse and one ND. </p>

<p>The thing about ND is the college experience. ND is 10 and syracuse is 4 so ranking was not too far apart. ND has the best campus i saw, best school spirit that i saw. The whole experience was what i was looking for. their architecture is about civic responsibility, basically that it is the architects role to provide a building that will be appealing throughout the years. (Syracuse is similar though). MIT is too modern for me. Also, ND sends everyone to Italy for a year and is taught by ND faculty (I am not sure about syracuse). </p>

<p>it was a personal decision because when i visited ND i knew i belonged there (and i really like the sports atmosphere). </p>

<p>I would be please attending either Syracuse and ND. </p>

<p>i would definitely recommend visiting ND, and it might just seal the deal for you too. </p>

<p>if you have any other questions, just ask… i would be happy to explain more.</p>

<p>hawkswim - thanks for the information. Its very helpful. She doesn’t know a lot yet but she did pickup on the year in Italy. My niece (her cousin) will be going to Syracuse (not Barch) so I’m sure both schools will be on her list. Good luck.</p>

<p>My apologies for hijacking</p>

<p>Syracuse does Italy and London in combination of summer and/or third year.</p>