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University of Notre Dame
University of Notre Dame admits 11 of every 100 applicants — a reach school for nearly everyone applying to University of Notre Dame, whatever the rest of the profile says.
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University of Notre Dame occupies suburban Notre Dame, IN — a private campus quieter than a downtown one, closer to one than a rural seat. The school maintains its Roman Catholic affiliation, which threads through campus life to a degree that varies by program.
Its highest-earning path is Finance and Financial Management Services, where graduates median $160,313 four years out. Faculty pay averages $201,960 a year here — a rough proxy for what the school spends on the teaching itself. With 8,818 undergraduates and a residential core, weekends happen on campus — and 99.1% of first-years come back for a second year.
Submitters admitted here typically landed between 1440 and 1540 — above the IN middle for four-year schools. Put your own practice estimate on University of Notre Dame's range with the SAT calculator, or bring a saved GPA from the grade tools.
Admissions
You can apply to University of Notre Dame without scores. Among admitted students who did submit, the middle half landed between 1440 and 1540; applicants below that range often simply apply without them.
| Score | 25th | 50th | 75th |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Reading & Writing | 710 | 740 | 760 |
| SAT Math | 730 | 760 | 780 |
| ACT Composite | 33 | 34 | 35 |
Percentiles are among students who submitted scores (Fall 2023 admissions cycle).
In the Fall 2023 cycle, University of Notre Dame received 28,353 applications and admitted 3,510 (12.4%), with 2,075 enrolling.
How University of Notre Dame compares
| University of Notre Dame | Indiana median | National median | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance rate | 11.3% | 77.9% | 77.2% |
| Tuition (in-state) | $65,025 | $32,352 | $19,591 |
| Median earnings (10 yr) | $99,980 | $52,071 | $53,781 |
Ten years after enrolling, the median University of Notre Dame student earns $99,980 — 92% above the Indiana median of $52,071 for college-goers.
Cost, size & completion
University of Notre Dame lists tuition at $65,025 for everyone — private schools don't do residency pricing. University of Notre Dame's sticker and net price can differ sharply after aid; treat $65,025 as the ceiling, not the bill.
University of Notre Dame enrolls 8,818 undergraduates — mid-sized, with the trade-offs University of Notre Dame's scale implies: more programs than a small college, more anonymity too.
95.2% of University of Notre Dame students finish a bachelor's within six years — 40.3 points above the national 54.9% — and the single best predictor that the $65,025 price above buys a degree, not just enrollment.
Top majors by earnings at University of Notre Dame
| Bachelor's program | Median earnings, 4 yrs after completion |
|---|---|
| Finance and Financial Management Services | $160,313 |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | $142,970 |
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods | $124,557 |
| Mathematics and Statistics, Other | $123,663 |
| Management Information Systems and Services | $122,821 |
| Economics | $122,637 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $115,909 |
| Chemical Engineering | $113,614 |
| Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering | $112,828 |
| Business/Commerce, General | $111,444 |
| Physics | $110,029 |
| Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical/Space Engineering | $103,022 |
| Biological and Physical Sciences | $102,801 |
| Mechanical Engineering | $99,859 |
| Political Science and Government | $94,297 |
| Mathematics | $92,118 |
| Marketing | $91,088 |
| Civil Engineering | $85,781 |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | $85,619 |
| Design and Applied Arts | $83,414 |
| Architecture | $82,983 |
| Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering | $75,950 |
| Area Studies | $75,832 |
| History | $70,423 |
| Psychology, General | $69,793 |
| Sociology | $69,704 |
| Neurobiology and Neurosciences | $65,458 |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft | $64,880 |
| Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies | $64,152 |
| English Language and Literature, General | $60,998 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $60,369 |
| Health/Medical Preparatory Programs | $58,126 |
| Theological and Ministerial Studies | $54,758 |
Median earnings for these 33 University of Notre Dame programs come from a different federal cohort than the campus-wide $99,980 above — compare rows to each other, not to that 10-year figure. 23 additional University of Notre Dame programs have earnings withheld under federal privacy rules.
Frequently asked questions
What GPA and test scores do you need for University of Notre Dame?
Among admitted students who submitted scores, the middle 50% scored 1440–1540 on the SAT. There's no published GPA cutoff — pair these ranges with the 11.3% admission rate to judge your odds.
What is University of Notre Dame's acceptance rate?
12.4% in the Fall 2023 cycle — 3,510 admitted from 28,353 applicants.
How much does University of Notre Dame cost?
At University of Notre Dame, published tuition is $65,025 — net price after aid usually comes in lower. That number is University of Notre Dame's ceiling, not a quote.
What do University of Notre Dame graduates earn?
Federal data puts median earnings at $99,980 ten years after enrolling. The table above breaks this down by major.
Similar colleges in Indiana
- Oakland City University — 82.5% admitted
- Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology — 76.9% admitted
- University of Saint Francis-Fort Wayne — 96% admitted
- Indiana Wesleyan University-Marion — 88.9% admitted
Run your own numbers
Data: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (Jun 2026), IPEDS ADM2023/HD2024. Retrieved 2026-09-01. Figures reflect the latest federal cohorts, which lag the current admissions cycle.