University of Notre Dame

Notre Dame, IN · Private nonprofit · Large suburb · Website

Admission rate: 11%; Very selective
Average net price: $25,339; per year, after aid
Graduation rate: 95%
Median earnings: $113,124; 10 years after enrolling

University of Notre Dame is a private nonprofit college in Notre Dame, IN with 8,818 undergraduates. It admits 11% of applicants, and admitted students average 1520 on the SAT. The average net price after aid is $25,339 per year ($8,380 for families earning under $30,000). 95% of students graduate, and graduates earn a median of $113,124 ten years after enrolling.

private nonprofit college

Admissions

Admission rate: 11%; Fall 2024
Testing policy: Test optional; Fall 2024
Applicants: 28,353; Fall 2023
Admitted: 3,510; Fall 2023
Yield: 59%; of admitted students enrolled

Middle 50% of admitted students (Fall 2024). A quarter scored below the band and a quarter above.

SAT Reading & Writing720–770

200800

SAT Math735–790

200800

ACT Composite33–35

136

What University of Notre Dame looks at

As reported by the college to IPEDS (Fall 2023).

High school recordRequired
High school GPAConsidered
College-prep courseworkRequired
Class rankConsidered
Essay or personal statementRequired
RecommendationsRequired
Demonstrated competenciesConsidered
Legacy statusConsidered
Work experienceConsidered
English proficiency testRequired

Cost

Cost of attendance: $86,125; sticker price, per year
Tuition & fees: $67,607

Net price by family income

Average yearly cost after grants and scholarships for students receiving federal aid.

$0–30k$8,380
$30–48k$7,088
$48–75k$13,838
$75–110k$18,966
$110k+$45,146

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Outcomes

Graduation rate: 95%
Freshman retention: 99%
Median earnings: $113,124; 10 yrs after enrolling
Median debt: $19,000; at graduation

Students

Undergraduates: 8,818
Student–faculty ratio: 8:1
Receive Pell grants: 17%

White59%
Hispanic15%
Black5%
Asian6%

University of Notre Dame FAQ

What is University of Notre Dame's acceptance rate?+

University of Notre Dame admits 11% of applicants, which makes it very selective.

What SAT score do you need for University of Notre Dame?+

The middle 50% of admitted students scored 720–770 on SAT Reading and Writing and 735–790 on SAT Math; the average total is 1520.

What ACT score do you need for University of Notre Dame?+

The middle 50% ACT composite range for admitted students is 33–35.

Is University of Notre Dame test optional?+

Test optional (considered if submitted).

How many students apply to University of Notre Dame?+

In Fall 2023, 28,353 students applied to University of Notre Dame and 3,510 were admitted; 2,075 enrolled.

Does University of Notre Dame consider legacy status?+

Yes. University of Notre Dame reported that legacy status is considered in admissions (Fall 2023).

Does University of Notre Dame require an essay?+

University of Notre Dame reported that an essay or personal statement is required for admission (Fall 2023).

How much does University of Notre Dame cost?+

The sticker cost of attendance is $86,125 per year, but the average net price after grants and scholarships is $25,339.

What is University of Notre Dame's graduation rate?+

95% of full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.

Sources

Admission rate, test scores, cost, students, and outcomes: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (Most Recent Institution-Level Data), released 2026-10-15. Admissions figures are for Fall 2024, costs for 2024-25, and earnings are measured in 2023.
Applicants, admitted, yield, and admission factors: IPEDS Admissions survey (ADM2023), Fall 2023.
IPEDS unit ID 152080 · How we use this data