Notre Dame
University of Notre Dame · Notre Dame, Indiana · Private
Notre Dame admitted 9.4% of 35,401 applicants (Common Data Set 2025-2026). First-year students who sent the SAT scored 1460–1540 in the middle half. Test scores are optional. 97% of students graduate within six years.
Your chances at Notre Dame
Enter a score to see whether Notre Dame is a reach, target or likely school for you.
It admits 9.4% of applicants, so it’s a reach for everyone, even with perfect scores.
A rough read from the admit rate and test scores only. Grades, courses, essays and activities matter as much or more.
Early decision and early action
Notre Dame offers restrictive early action but didn’t report its early admit rate.
2,186 students were offered a spot on the waitlist, 1,475 took it, and 54 were admitted from it.
What admissions weighs
How Notre Dame rates each part of an application, from its Common Data Set.
Very important
- Course rigor
- Class rank
- GPA
- Essay
- Recommendations
- Activities
- Talent or ability
- Character
- Volunteering
Important
- Test scores
- First generation
- Religion
Considered
- Legacy
- Where you live
- State residency
- Work experience
Not considered
- –
What it costs
Full price with housing is $83,271 a year. After grants, students paid $29,083 on average.
Average price after grants, by family income:
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