University of Notre Dame Acceptance Rate & Tuition (2026)

Last updated: June 29, 2026 Source: College Scorecard

University of Notre Dame (Notre Dame) is a selective private research university in Notre Dame, Indiana, serving roughly 8,818 students. Admission is selective for first-time degree-seeking undergraduates reporting admissions data to the Education Department. The acceptance rate is about 11.27% in the latest College Scorecard admissions data. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $99,980 among students who received federal aid.

Key Facts

  • 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $65,025
  • 2024 Average Net Price: $26,780 After Financial Aid
  • 2024 Acceptance Rate: 11.27% Selective
  • 2024 Enrolled Students: 8,818 99.9% Full-Time
  • 2024 Graduation Rate: 95.17%
  • Carnegie Classification: Doctoral Universities: Very High Research Activity
  • First-Generation Students: 10.2%
  • Tuition trend: In-state tuition increase of 4.0% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
  • Net price trend: Average net price decrease of 7.2% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
  • Full-Time Faculty: 88.1%
  • Average SAT Score: 1520
  • Undergraduate Enrollment: 9,073
  • Applicants (IPEDS): 28,353
  • Room & Board: $17,900 annual estimate

University of Notre Dame: what the data shows

Common questions about University of Notre Dame, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.

Where is University of Notre Dame?

University of Notre Dame is located in Notre Dame, IN (ZIP 46556).

NCES locale classification: Rural fringe.

Is University of Notre Dame public or private?

University of Notre Dame is a Private Non-profit institution.

How much does University of Notre Dame cost?

Published tuition: $65,025.

Average net price after aid: $26,780.

Family income bandAvg. net price
Family income $0–$30,000$7,244
$30,001–$48,000$7,254
$48,001–$75,000$11,432
$75,001–$110,000$18,670
$110,001+$45,321

Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $260,100.

How hard is it to get into University of Notre Dame?

Admission rate: 11.27%.

Among enrollees who submitted scores: average SAT 1520 and midpoint ACT 34.

Scorecard does not publish admitted-student GPA for most institutions.

How big is University of Notre Dame?

Total enrollment: 8,818 students.

Undergraduate enrollment: 9,073 students.

Graduate enrollment: 4,162 students.

About 100% enroll full-time in our extract.

What is the graduation rate at University of Notre Dame?

150%-time completion rate: 95.17%.

First-year retention: 99.1%.

What do graduates of University of Notre Dame earn?

Median earnings: $86,210 six years after entry; $99,980 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).

How much debt do students have?

Median federal loan debt among completers: $19,000.

13.74% of students receive Pell grants.

What is University of Notre Dame known for?

Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:

See ROI & Programs for more.

Is University of Notre Dame a good school?

We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show admission rate 11.27%; completion rate 95.17%; median earnings $99,980 at 10 years; net price $26,780. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.

Tuition & Cost

Tuition Costs

$65,025
2024 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2024, the cost of tuition at University of Notre Dame was $65,025.

Tuition comparison with similar institutions.

Average Net Price

$26,780
2024 Value

In 2024 University of Notre Dame had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $26,780.

Average net price comparison with similar institutions.

Total Cost of Attendance

$107,120 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost

$26,780 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)

$260,100 4-Year Tuition

$17,900 Room & Board (annual, on-campus estimate)

$1,250 Books & Supplies (annual estimate)

$84,175 Estimated Annual Sticker (tuition + room/board + books)

$336,700 Estimated 4-Year Sticker (before aid)

4-year total cost breakdown for University of Notre Dame.

Financial Aid by Income Level

13.74% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

24.67% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

Financial aid distribution by income level.

Student Loan Default Rate

0.00%
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)

The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at University of Notre Dame was 0.00%.

Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.

Tuition tracker

Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for University of Notre Dame in that year.

Reporting years in the table below: 2013–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).

Year In-state tuition & fees Out-of-state tuition & fees Average net price
2013$44,605$44,605$27,845
2014$46,237$46,237$29,368
2015$47,929$47,929$29,727
2016$49,685$49,685$29,313
2017$51,505$51,505$28,768
2018$53,391$53,391$32,096
2019$55,553$55,553$33,025
2020$57,699$57,699$31,101
2021$58,843$58,843$32,369
2022$60,301$60,301$29,974
2023$62,693$62,693$27,823

Sticker tuition and net price over time

Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.

College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).

Net price by family income

Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).

Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.

Acceptance Rate & Admissions

Acceptance Rate

11.27% Acceptance Rate

28,353 Total Applicants

3,510 Students Admitted

2,075 First-Time Students Enrolled

59.12% Yield (enrolled ÷ admitted)

This institution is highly selective, accepting fewer than 3 in 10 applicants.

Acceptance rate compared to national average.

Test Scores

SAT Average: 1520

ACT Average: 34

Average SAT and ACT scores for admitted students.

Academic Requirements

Estimated GPA Range: 3.9 - 4.0

Estimated Median GPA: 4.00

Note: GPA requirements are estimated based on admission selectivity and test scores. Actual requirements may vary.

Estimated GPA and test score ranges.

Enrollment & Student Demographics

University of Notre Dame reported total enrollment of about 8,818 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 51% male and 49% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes White (59.4%), Hispanic or Latino (15.3%), and Non-Resident Alien (6.9%). About 13.74% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 10.2% of students are first-generation college students.

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

99.9% Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at University of Notre Dame in 2024 is 8,818 students.

Undergraduate enrollment is about 9,073 students. Graduate enrollment is about 4,162 students.

Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.

Retention Rate over Time

99.1%
2024 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall.

Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

The largest enrollment share in our College Scorecard extract is White at 59.4%.

Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).

College Scorecard student demographics.

Graduates & Outcomes

Time to Complete

89.23% 100% Completion Time

95.17% 150% Completion Time

In 2024, 89.23% of students graduating from University of Notre Dame completed their program within 100% "normal time".

Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.

Completions by Sex (Top Programs)

  • Finance, General: 75% male / 25% female
  • Econometrics and Quantitative Economics: 63% male / 37% female
  • Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods, Other: 65% male / 35% female

IPEDS completions by sex for the five largest programs (aggregate CIPs excluded).

Completions by Race & Ethnicity

Combined IPEDS award counts across reported programs; largest group: White.

Summed across program completion records in our extract.

ROI & Programs

Financial value and program information for University of Notre Dame.

Return on Investment

$19,000 Median Student Debt

$99,980 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)

19.00% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio

833.35% Return on Investment

1.9 years Estimated Payback Period

Financial value analysis for University of Notre Dame.

Top Programs by Completions

10 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 90 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).

1. Finance, General: 297 completions

2. Econometrics and Quantitative Economics: 289 completions

3. Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods, Other: 202 completions

4. Management Science: 196 completions

5. Political Science and Government, General: 192 completions

6. Law: 187 completions

7. Computer and Information Sciences, General: 174 completions

8. Mathematics and Statistics, Other: 156 completions

9. Theology/Theological Studies: 149 completions

Most popular programs at University of Notre Dame.

Employment Outcomes

Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.

Earnings outcomes for University of Notre Dame graduates.

Operations

Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for University of Notre Dame from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).

Instructional Resources

  • Full-time faculty share: 88.1%
  • Average faculty salary (Scorecard): $16,830
  • Instructional expenditure per FTE: $38,658

Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.

Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.

About

University of Notre Dame is a private non-profit institution located in Notre Dame, IN, classified as Doctoral Universities: Very High Research Activity. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Finance, General, Econometrics and Quantitative Economics, Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods, Other. Enrollment is approximately 8,818 students. Student body composition includes White (59.4%), Hispanic or Latino (15.3%), Non-Resident Alien (6.9%). It is highly selective, with an admission rate of 11.27%. Average SAT scores for admitted students are 1520. The 150%-time completion rate is 95.17%. Approximately 13.74% of students receive Pell Grants. About 10.2% of students are first-generation college students.

Institution Type

Private Non-profit

Carnegie Classification: Doctoral Universities: Very High Research Activity

Location

Notre Dame, IN 46556

Region: Great Lakes

Insights and Analysis

Exceptional Graduation Rate: With a 95.17% graduation rate, University of Notre Dame demonstrates strong student retention and completion. This rate significantly exceeds the national average, indicating effective academic support and student services.

Strong Career Outcomes: University of Notre Dame graduates report median earnings of $99,980 ten years after entry, placing them among the higher-earning college graduates nationally. This strong earnings potential reflects both the quality of education and the career opportunities available to graduates.

Diverse Program Offerings: With over 90 distinct degree programs, University of Notre Dame provides students with a wide range of academic options. This diversity allows students to explore various fields and find programs that align with their interests and career goals.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Notre Dame located?

University of Notre Dame is located in Notre Dame, IN. The institution is also known as Notre Dame.

What is Notre Dame's acceptance rate?

The acceptance rate at University of Notre Dame (Notre Dame) is 11.3% among first-time degree-seeking students reporting admissions data. IPEDS reports 28,353 applicants and 3,510 admits in the latest admissions cycle in our extract.

How much does Notre Dame cost?

Reported tuition is $65,025 and average net price is $26,780 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $17,900 annually.

What is the student body demographics at Notre Dame?

University of Notre Dame reports undergraduate enrollment of about 9,073 students, White (59.4%), Hispanic or Latino (15.3%) in federal College Scorecard data.

How many first-generation students attend Notre Dame?

About 10.2% of students at University of Notre Dame are first-generation college students.

What test scores do students need for University of Notre Dame?

Among enrolled students who submitted scores, University of Notre Dame reports midpoint SAT about 1520 and midpoint ACT about 34.

What do graduates of University of Notre Dame earn?

Median earnings are $86,210 six years after entry and $99,980 ten years after entry.

What is the graduation rate at University of Notre Dame?

The 150%-time completion rate is 95.2% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.

How much debt do University of Notre Dame students have?

Median federal loan debt among completers is $19,000.

Is University of Notre Dame public or private?

University of Notre Dame is a private nonprofit institution located in Notre Dame, IN.

Is University of Notre Dame an HBCU?

No. University of Notre Dame is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.

Is University of Notre Dame a tribal college?

No. University of Notre Dame is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.

Data Sources

This page uses data from the following sources:

  • Notre Dame, Indiana city profile
  • Great Lakes regional profile
  • All state profiles
  • Regional profiles
  • National benchmarks
  • School directory
  • All schools in Indiana

    • Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.

    Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.

    Methodology

    Data for this profile is sourced from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard dataset, which provides comprehensive information on institutions of higher education in the United States.

    All financial figures are adjusted for inflation and represent the most recent available data. Graduation rates and completion times are calculated according to federal standards.