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University of Notre Dame

Notre Dame, IN·Private·~11% acceptance

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.

Average cost
$26,780/yr avg net price after aid
Full cost $83,271
Aid cuts ~$56,491/yr on average

Average across all aided students (U.S. College Scorecard). Your actual price depends on your family's income. Take the free Matchmaker for an estimate based on your numbers.

Deadlines
ED
REA
Nov 1, 2026
RD
Jan 2, 2027

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Admissions
GPA range3.53–4
SAT (middle 50%)1455–1560
ACT (middle 50%)33–35
Test policyTest optional
Programs
Computer Science
Data Science / Statistics
Information Systems / IT
Mathematics
Physics
Chemistry
Biology
Environmental Science
Outcomes
96%
graduation rate
99%
freshman retention
$86,210
median earnings, 6yr
$99,980
median earnings, 10yr
Frequently asked questions
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 Restrictive Early Action around Nov 1, 2026, Regular Decision around Jan 2, 2027. Always confirm exact dates on the school's official site.

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