University of Notre Dame
Admissions
Interested in attending University of Notre Dame?
On this page, you'll learn how difficult it is to get into University of Notre Dame, we'll dig into high school grades and test scores, and you'll find out the factors the school considers when reviewing applications.
Admission Rates
Is it difficult to get into University of Notre Dame?
Using the most up-to-date data on record, Notre Dame accepted 12% of applicants. We classify this as very selective.
In the most recent year, 28,353 people applied and 3,510 were accepted.
Applied/Accepted
Acceptance rates at colleges can change over time, with some becoming more competitive and others accepting more students. Here’s a look at the acceptance rate trend for the past 3 years at University of Notre Dame:
Acceptance rates at schools can vary depending on if the student is in-state, out-of-state, or international.
Of those accepted, 59% ended up enrolling at University of Notre Dame, making their yield rate Very High. The yield rate is the percentage of accepted students who enroll at the school. You can use the yield rate to find out how coveted a school is for the students who apply to it.
Application Factors
You can increase your chances of getting into University of Notre Dame by looking at what the school considers during the application process.
Here are the things Notre Dame considers:
Very Important
- Character/Personal Qualities
- Rigor of Secondary School Record
Important
- Academic GPA
- Application Essay
- Class Rank
- Extracurricular Activities
- First Generation
- Recommendation(s)
- Talent/Ability
- Volunteer Work
Considered
- Alumni/AE Relation
- Level of Applicant's Interest
- Religious Affiliation/Commitment
- Standardized Test Scores
- Work Experience
Not Considered
- Geographical Residence
- Interview
- State Residency
Grades & Testing
Do you have the grades and test scores to get into University of Notre Dame?
Grades
92% of freshmen who attended Notre Dame were in the top 10% of their graduating high school class, and 99% were in the top 25% of their graduating high school class.
Notre Dame is Test Optional. This means scores are considered if they are submitted, but applicants do not need to submit scores.
Applicants submitting SAT Scores
Applicants submitting ACT Scores
SAT Math Scores
SAT Verb Scores
SAT Composite Scores
Application Deadlines
These are the deadlines for applying to University of Notre Dame. Application deadlines are subject to change, so please verify all deadlines with the school.
Regular Admissions
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