Notre Dame
Faith-based college · Notre Dame, IN · 8,818 undergraduates
Acceptance rate, SAT and ACT scores, cost, and financial aid
Acceptance rate
11%
Very selective
SAT (middle 50%)
1455–1560
ACT (middle 50%)
33–35
Average net price
$25,339
per year, after grants
Cost of attendance
$86,125
per year, before aid
Graduation rate
95%
within 6 years
These numbers haven't been checked against official data yet. Values marked changed a lot or disagree with another source. Costs, aid, and policies change every year — always confirm on the college's website before you decide.
How hard is it to get into Notre Dame?
Notre Dame accepts about 11 of every 100 applicants (11%), which makes it very selective. This number changed a lot in the latest data, so confirm it with the college.
The middle half of admitted students scored between 1455 and 1560 on the SAT. A score at or above 1560 puts you in the top quarter of admitted students; below 1455, your scores are below most.
On the ACT, the middle half scored 33–35.
The latest federal data says Notre Dame is test-optional (scores are considered if you send them), but that data can lag a year or two and several colleges have changed their policies since. Confirm on Notre Dame's admissions website before you decide whether to send scores.
How much does Notre Dame cost?
The full cost of attendance — tuition, fees, housing, food, books, and other expenses — is about $86,125 a year before financial aid.
After grants and scholarships, students who get federal aid pay $25,339 a year on average. Your price depends on your family's income — use the college's net price calculator for an estimate.
Tuition and fees are $67,607 a year.
- Tuition & fees (in-state)$67,607
- Tuition & fees (out-of-state)$67,607
- Room & board$18,438
- Total cost of attendance$86,125
- Average net price after grants$25,339
Popular majors
Business, Engineering, Political Science, Biology.
Notre Dame FAQ
- What is Notre Dame's acceptance rate?
- 11% — very selective.
- What SAT score do you need for Notre Dame?
- Admitted students' middle 50% range is 1455–1560. Aim for 1560 or higher to be above most admitted students.
- What ACT score do you need for Notre Dame?
- Admitted students' middle 50% range is 33–35.
- Is Notre Dame test-optional?
- The latest federal data says Notre Dame is test-optional (scores are considered if you send them), but that data can lag a year or two and several colleges have changed their policies since. Confirm on Notre Dame's admissions website before you decide whether to send scores.
- How much does Notre Dame cost?
- About $86,125 a year before aid; $25,339 on average after grants.
- What is Notre Dame's FAFSA school code?
- 001840. Add it in the "Colleges" section of the FAFSA at studentaid.gov so Notre Dame receives your information.
- What is Notre Dame's graduation rate?
- 95% of students finish within six years.
Colleges similar to Notre Dame
| College | Acceptance rate | SAT (middle 50%) | Avg. net price | Graduation rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston UniversityBoston, MA | 11% | 1420–1530 | $36,503 | 90% |
| Tufts UniversityMedford, MA | 11% | 1470–1560 | $38,797 | 94% |
| University of California, BerkeleyBerkeley, CA | 11% | — | $14,538 | 94% |
| Carnegie Mellon UniversityPittsburgh, PA | 12% | 1500–1570 | $35,780 | 94% |
| Emory UniversityAtlanta, GA | 11% | 1470–1550 | $16,754 | 91% |
| Washington University in St. LouisSt. Louis, MO | 12% | 1500–1570 | $13,360 | 93% |