University of Notre Dame

Notre Dame, IN · Private nonprofit · 4-year · Niche: A+

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Testing policy

Stored testing policy: test-optional. Current-cycle policy has not been verified. Check the university's official first-year admission requirements, applicant type, intended major and scholarship conditions before deciding which scores to send.

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University of Notre Dame reported a 9.0% acceptance rate in its most recent imported IPEDS record. University of Notre Dame is a private nonprofit 4-year institution in Notre Dame, IN, with an SAT reference of 1520 and an ACT reference of 34. The historical average net price is $26,780 per year after financial aid, and it is accredited by Higher Learning Commission.

Source: IPEDS & College Scorecard (U.S. Department of Education). Reporting years vary by field; historical averages describe past cohorts. Review data limitations.

Admissions Statistics

Acceptance Rate

9.0%

35,403 applicants

SAT reference

1520

Combined score

ACT reference

34

Composite score

Avg Net Price

$26,780

After financial aid

SAT & ACT Scores at University of Notre Dame

Historical score references from imported federal records for enrolled first-year score submitters. The SAT total references are a sum of section values, not observed total-score percentiles. The reference midpoint column is not a verified median, and none of these values is an admission cutoff. Reporting years are unavailable for these fields.

Test25th percentileReference midpoint75th percentile
SAT (total, 400–1600)146015201560
ACT (composite, 1–36)333435

Student Outcomes

Graduation Rate

96.0%

Six-year rate, IPEDS cohort

Retention Rate

99.1%

Median Earnings (10yr)

$99,980

Student Body

8,818

Net Price by Family Income

Historical averages for the source's covered student cohorts at University of Notre Dame, not personal aid offers. Residency and eligibility matter; reporting years are unavailable for these imported fields.

Family IncomeAvg Net Price/Year
$0 – $30,000$7,244
$30,001 – $48,000$7,254
$48,001 – $75,000$11,432
$75,001 – $110,000$18,670
$110,000+$45,321

Top Majors at University of Notre Dame

MajorDegrees Awarded
Business, Management & Marketing585
Engineering331
Social Sciences330
Biological & Biomedical Sciences303
Computer & Information Sciences179
Mathematics & Statistics85
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies78
Psychology66
Health Professions62
Visual & Performing Arts55

Financial Aid at University of Notre Dame

About University of Notre Dame

Official website: https://www.nd.edu/

Admissions: https://admissions.nd.edu/

Frequently Asked Questions About University of Notre Dame

What is the acceptance rate at University of Notre Dame?

The stored historical acceptance rate for University of Notre Dame is 9%. the reported applicant count is about 35,403. The reporting year is unavailable for this imported rate. It describes a past campus applicant pool, not an individual admission probability or admission to a particular major.

How hard is it to get into University of Notre Dame?

The historical 9% acceptance rate suggests University of Notre Dame was highly competitive. Selectivity can differ by year, major, residency and applicant type. Admit Coach's reach, target and safety labels are heuristic research aids, not validated personal probabilities or admission guarantees.

What SAT or ACT scores do you need for University of Notre Dame?

The imported historical records for University of Notre Dame include an SAT reference value of 1520 and an ACT reference value of 34. Reference values may be derived from reported score ranges; they are not verified medians or required cutoffs. Federal score ranges describe enrolled first-year students who submitted scores. Verify current testing requirements on the college's official admissions page.

How much does it cost to attend University of Notre Dame?

The stored historical average net price at University of Notre Dame is $26,780 per year after grants and scholarships for the source's covered cohort. the stored share receiving aid is about 70%; the stored average grant or scholarship is $67,855 per year. Reporting years and populations may differ. This is not your aid offer; public-college averages may cover in-state students. Use the official net-price calculator with your household details.

What is the graduation rate at University of Notre Dame?

The six-year graduation rate reported to IPEDS for University of Notre Dame is 96%. its stored first-year retention rate is 99%; stored median earnings 10 years after enrollment are $99,980. These measures describe past source cohorts, not the current student body, and do not predict an individual student's outcomes.

Is University of Notre Dame test-optional?

Stored testing policy: test-optional. Current-cycle policy has not been verified. Check the university's official first-year admission requirements, applicant type, intended major and scholarship conditions before deciding which scores to send.

When is the application deadline for University of Notre Dame?

University of Notre Dame's recorded application deadlines, shown on this cycle's calendar, are Early Decision on November 1, 2026, Regular Decision on January 1, 2027. Aid deadlines: Financial aid February 15, FAFSA June 30. These were recorded from the college's website, mostly during the previous application cycle, and dates can change; confirm on University of Notre Dame's official admissions page. Admit Coach's Deadline Radar counts down to each date and adds them to your calendar.

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