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University of Notre Dame: Acceptance Rate and SAT Scores

University of Notre Dame admits about 11.3% of applicants. The reported SAT middle-50% range is 1455–1560 (sum of the section 25th/75th percentiles reported to College Scorecard). That SAT range concords to roughly a 33–35 ACT Composite under the official 2018 College Board/ACT concordance table.

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Acceptance rate 11.3%
SAT range 1455-1560
Net price $25,339
Graduation rate 95.4%

University of Notre Dame At a Glance

LocationNotre Dame, Indiana
TypePrivate Nonprofit
Undergraduate Enrollment8,818
Acceptance Rate11.3%
SAT Range (Reading & Writing)720-770
SAT Range (Math)735-790
SAT Range (Combined, approx.)1455-1560
Average SAT (Combined)1520
ACT Range33-35
Average Net Price$25,339/yr
Tuition (In-State)$67,607/yr
Tuition (Out-of-State)$67,607/yr
4-Year Graduation Rate95.4%
Full-Time Retention Rate99.1%
Median Earnings, 10 Years After Entry$113,124
Median Debt at Completion$19,000

How University of Notre Dame Compares

University of Notre Dame is more selective than about 96% of the 254 schools in this list with a published acceptance rate.

With about 8,818 students, it is larger than about 6% of the 265 schools in this list.

Similar Colleges

Purdue University West Lafayette, IN — 50% acceptance Indiana University-Indianapolis Indianapolis, IN — 76% acceptance Indiana University-Bloomington Bloomington, IN — 78% acceptance Ball State University Muncie, IN — 86% acceptance Boston University Boston, MA — 11% acceptance University of California-Berkeley Berkeley, CA — 11% acceptance

Frequently Asked Questions

What is University of Notre Dame's acceptance rate?

University of Notre Dame's acceptance rate is about 11.3%, based on the most recent data reported to the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.

What SAT score do you need for University of Notre Dame?

Admitted students at University of Notre Dame typically report a combined SAT score between 1455 and 1560 (the reported 25th to 75th percentile range).

Does University of Notre Dame require the SAT?

Test-optional and test-required policies change from year to year and are not part of the College Scorecard data used on this page. Check University of Notre Dame's own admissions site for its current testing policy, linked below.

What is the average cost of University of Notre Dame?

The average net price reported for University of Notre Dame is $25,339 per year, after grant and scholarship aid.

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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Figures reflect the most recent data available via the College Scorecard API — see also University of Notre Dame's official site.