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University of Notre Dame
Located in Notre Dame, IN, University of Notre Dame is a private university. It is highly selective, admitting about 11% of applicants. The average net price after aid is about $26,780 per year. About 96% of students graduate, and alumni earn a median of about $99,980 ten years after enrolling.
GPA range3.53–4
SAT (middle 50%)1455–1560
ACT (middle 50%)33–35
Test policyTest optional
Computer Science
Data Science / Statistics
Information Systems / IT
Mathematics
Physics
Chemistry
Biology
Environmental Science
96%
graduation rate
99%
freshman retention
$86,210
median earnings, 6yr
$99,980
median earnings, 10yr
What Notre Dame values
Very important
Important
Also considered
From Notre Dame’s Common Data Set. Put your effort where it counts most.
What Notre Dame requires
Required
Considered
From federal IPEDS data — what Notre Dame requires vs considers (not how heavily each is weighed).
- What is University of Notre Dame's acceptance rate?
- University of Notre Dame admits about 11% of applicants.
- How much does University of Notre Dame cost?
- At University of Notre Dame, the average net price after aid is about $26,780 per year, and the full cost of attendance is about $83,271 per year before aid. Your actual price depends on your family's income. Take Blueprint's free Matchmaker for an estimate based on your numbers.
- What SAT or ACT scores do you need for University of Notre Dame?
- The middle 50% of admitted students score 1455–1560 on the SAT and 33–35 on the ACT.
- What are University of Notre Dame's application deadlines?
- University of Notre Dame's deadlines are Early Action around Nov 1, Regular Decision around Jan 4. Always confirm exact dates on the school's official site.
- What does University of Notre Dame value most in applicants?
- In its most recent Common Data Set, University of Notre Dame rates Course rigor, Grades (GPA), Class rank, Application essays, Recommendations, Extracurriculars, Talent / ability, Character / personal qualities, and Volunteer work as "very important" in admissions decisions, and also weighs First-generation status and Religious commitment. Take Blueprint's free Matchmaker to see how your profile lines up.
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