<p>I know that Notre Dame is a Catholic Institution so most of the people that attend would be Catholic, but I was just wondering how many people aren't. I'm not and I don't want to be completely outnumbered, like 1 to 100. So basically, is almost every person at Notre Dame Catholic, or just the majority?</p>
<p>80 %</p>
<p>Thats taken from Irish's post</p>
<p>"If it helped to be Catholic, wouldn't it also have to hurt to not be Catholic? I know it is hard to get a school that is 80% Catholic by chance, but I also think that is just how our applicant pool is. I could be wrong but I bet the applicant pool actually has a higher percentage of Catholics than 80%." - <a href="http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/showthread.php?t=264071%5B/url%5D">http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/showthread.php?t=264071</a></p>
<p>The percentage is about 80% but there are lots of groups for non-Catholic students. You will know that it is a Catholic atmosphere, but you still can freely practice your faith (and there again are programs through Campus Ministry for other faiths) and not worry about everyone trying to convert you.</p>
<p>While there is always going to be the atmosphere, I think that Notre Dame is as Catholic as you want it to be, if you know what I mean. The main thing is that you know that there are others who aren't Catholic and there are groups to support those students. Let me know if you want more info</p>
<p>You have nothing to worry about Seempand. Catholics are not evangelical by nature; they tend to be very independent (hence the term "Cafeteria Catholic), and quite a bit more ecumenical than a number of other Christian faiths. They may have a very deep personal faith, but typically aren't the type to harass others to sign up for the cause. They are, by and large, a pretty "live and let live" group. </p>
<p>If you are the kind of person who gets offended when a store raking in bucks on pre-December 25 sales dares to post a sign with the word "Christmas" on it, you might have a tough time at ND. If, though, you're just looking to have breathing room to worship as you please, you'll be just fine.</p>
<p>thanks. based off of your responses, i think i would probably get a long just fine at ND.</p>
<p>definitely. catholicism is everywhere on campus, but the only thing anyone forces on you is theology class :)... which can be off-set by some nietzschian philosophy if you are "lucky" enough</p>
<p>everyone is welcome here.</p>
<p>Notre dame says that they're about 85% catholic.</p>
<p>and to the original poster, I'm not trying to influence you one way or the other, but you have to think about whether or not you want such a strong catholic influence. i don't think it's even a matter of being outnumbered, so much as the fact that catholicism is absolutely everywhere on campus- you can't escape it. not that you won't be accepted if you're not catholic, but just warning you that if you don't want to deal with out-loud and widespread catholicism, notre dame might be the right choice. i suggest a campus visit if you are unsure- i was honestly very surprised at how catholic notre dame was. i had been to catholic schools like bc where you'd never know they were catholic. notre dame was completely the opposite...i think the percentage is much less relevant than the pervading effect of the catholicism (but the percentage, if that is the only thing you are concerned about, is very high in itself).</p>
<p>That is because, in my opinion (as someone who has been educated by the Jesuits for 5 years) schools like BC and Georgetown are not Catholic Universities. This, however is a Catholic school and you will notice it, it is impossible to miss. I agree you have to be willing to accept this but I don't think it is a big deal for most people. Know yourself and your values. I agree, a campus visit will tell you a lot!</p>
<p>Sep, you speak of Catholicism as if it were some sort of a plague!</p>
<p>not at all. i myself am catholic. that's one of the reasons i loved nd sooo much. but i personally would be very leery to go to a college with a non-catholic religious presence that is SO dominant, like catholicism is at nd, so i was trying to warn the original poster. it's very catholic. not historically catholic, either, actively and currently catholic, and if you don't feel comfortable with that, don't go there, regardless of percentages.</p>