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University of Notre Dame

Notre Dame, IN · Suburb · 8,818 students
WebsiteCommon AppForbes rankingScorecard
Nov 1 · Restrictive Early Action · in 30 days
Checked Sep 2026 · admissions.nd.edu
$26,780
Average net priceYour net price
2023-24
<30
30–48
48–75
75–110
110+
By household income — tap a bar
96%
Graduation rate
Entered fall 2017 & 2018
70% typical
$99,980
Earnings 10 years on
Measured 2020 & 2021
$63,395 typical
11%
Acceptance rate
Applied for fall 2024
73% typical · not scored
Accredited by Higher Learning Commission
About

The University of Notre Dame is a world-renowned private Catholic research institution celebrated for its rigorous undergraduate education and powerhouse programs in the Mendoza College of Business, College of Engineering, and pre-health sciences. Distinctive for eschewing Greek life, campus life revolves around a deeply rooted residential hall system where students forge lifelong bonds through hall traditions, service initiatives, and high residential retention. The student experience is defined by exceptional camaraderie, academic dedication, and intense school spirit, epitomized by storied Fighting Irish athletic traditions under the iconic Golden Dome and backed by one of the most passionate alumni networks in higher education.

Wikipedia:The University of Notre Dame du Lac is a private Catholic research university in Notre Dame, Indiana, United States. The university was founded in 1842 by members of the Congregation of Holy Cross, a Catholic religious order of priests and brothers. Its main campus covers 1,261 acres in a suburban setting and has landmarks such as the Golden Dome main building, Sacred Heart Basilica, the Grotto of Our Lady of Lourdes, the Word of Life mosaic mural, and Notre Dame Stadium.

Location
Notre Dame, IN, 46556 · Suburb campus
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Nearest airport from college
MDW · Chicago Midway
78 mi away
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Cost & aid
Cost of attendance
YoursEveryone
Tuition & fees$65,025
Housing & food (on campus)$17,900
Books & supplies$1,250
Cost of attendance$91,986
Average net price$26,780
Same price for all students
Tuition & fees$65,025
Housing & food (on campus)$17,900
Books & supplies$1,250
Cost of attendance$91,986
Average net price$26,780
Source: U.S. College Scorecard · published total: financialaid.nd.edu
How it’s made up · 2026-27
University of Notre Dame’s own figures for 2026-2027, newer than the 2024-25 federal figures above, so the amounts differ.
Tuition$69,280
Fees$514
Books & supplies$1,250
Personal expenses$1,200
Transportation$750
Total published by the school$91,986
Net price by family income · 2023-24
$0–30k
$7,244
$30–48k
$7,254
$48–75k
$11,432
$75–110k
$18,670
$110k+
$45,321
Merit aid · 2025-26
Awarded without financial need. Students with financial need can get merit awards too; they're counted as need-based aid.
Average award$16,616
Share of first-years who get one2%
Source: University of Notre Dame's Common Data Set — the school's own yearly report of its admissions and aid figures.
Outcomes
Completion
Within 6 yrs
96%
Entered 2017–18
Within 4 yrs
89%
Back for yr 2
99%
Transferred
0%
8 yrs after starting · first-time, full-time students
96% graduated · 4% transferred · none still enrolled or left or unknown
Earnings · measured 2020 & 2021
6 yrs after entry$86,210
10 yrs after entry$99,980
Debt
Median at graduation$19,000
Monthly payment$201
Middle 50% owe$13.5k–$27.3k
90th percentile$33,350
Green marks a figure above the typical Doctoral University: 70% graduate within 6 yrs, $63,395 earned 10 yrs after entry.
Admissions
Getting in · applied for fall 2024
Admit rate
11%
Test policy
Test optional
Checked Sep 2026
SAT average
1520
R 720–770 · M 735–790
ACT midpoint
34
Comp 33–35
SAT middle 50%: 1455–1560
40080012001600
Application deadlines · first-year, fall 2027 entry
Restrictive Early Action
Nov 1 2026
in 30 days
Not binding, but it limits where else you can apply early. Check the school’s rules.
Regular Decision
Jan 4 2027
in 94 days
Not binding: the standard deadline.
Checked Sep 2026 · admissions.nd.edu · Confirm on the school's site before you apply.

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Essay prompts
From University of Notre Dame (admissions.nd.edu) · The page doesn't state a year · checked Sep 28, 2026
  • Everyone has different priorities when considering their higher education options and building their college or university list. Tell us about your "non-negotiable" factor(s) when searching for your future college home.
    150 words max
  • Choose two of four
    • How does faith influence the decisions you make?
      50–100 words
    • What is distinctive about your personal experiences and development (eg, family support, culture, disability, personal background, community)? Why are these experiences important to you and how will you enrich the Notre Dame community?
      50–100 words
    • Notre Dame's undergraduate experience is characterized by a collective sense of care for every person. How do you foster service to others in your community?
      50–100 words
    • What would you fight for?
      50–100 words

Quoted from University of Notre Dame's own page; answered in the Common Application or Coalition Application. The application itself is the final word.

The personal essay is separate: see the Common App essay prompts.

Student Body
Gender
Men 51%Women 49%
Who enrolls
Faculty ratio
8 : 1
Pell grant
14%
First-gen
10%
Family income
$112,232
Independent
1%
Age at entry
19.0
Part-time
0%
Race & ethnicity
White
59%
Hispanic
15%
Black
5%
Asian
6%
Two or more
6%
Non-resident
7%
Unknown
2%
Varsity sports
NCAA Division I-FBS · EADA 2024-25
  • Baseball
    Men's
  • Basketball
    Men's · Women's
  • Fencing
    Men's · Women's
  • Football
    Men's
  • Golf
    Men's · Women's
  • Ice Hockey
    Men's
  • Lacrosse
    Men's · Women's
  • Rowing
    Women's
  • Soccer
    Men's · Women's
  • Softball
    Women's
  • Swimming and Diving (combined)
    Men's · Women's
  • Tennis
    Men's · Women's
  • Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)
    Men's · Women's
  • Volleyball
    Women's
Programs & Earnings
Bachelor's degrees by annual completions · 4yr national median earnings
Median earnings, all programs · measured 2020 & 2021
After 6 yrs
$86,210
After 10 yrs
$99,980
Finance and Financial Management Services271
Economics256
Political Science and Government175
Computer and Information Sciences, General162
Neurobiology and Neurosciences136
Mathematics and Statistics, Other120
Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods115
Psychology, General112
Mechanical Engineering101
Health/Medical Preparatory Programs85
Biology, General80
Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics74
Marketing71
Chemical Engineering70
Accounting and Related Services70
Biological and Physical Sciences61
Type your major above to highlight and detail relevant programs.
Institutional
Resources
Endowment
$18.2B
Full-time faculty
88%
Faculty salary
$16,830/mo
Teaching spend
$38,658
per student
Federal loans
25%
Classification
Carnegie type
Doctoral University
Research activity
R1 — very high research
$346M research spending · 279 research doctorates a year
Undergraduate profile
Four-year, more selective admissions

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