University of Notre Dame

Notre Dame, IN
PrivateSuburbanWebsite
Acceptance Rate
12%
Enrollment
8,923
Graduation Rate
97%
Student-Faculty Ratio
9:1
Median Earnings (10yr)
$99,980
Retention Rate
98%

Admissions

SAT Range (25th–75th)14401540
8001600
ACT Range (25th–75th)3335
136

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Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition
$62,693
Out-of-State Tuition
$62,693
Avg Net Price
$27,823
Room & Board
$17,378
Total COA
$80,211
Median Debt
$19,000

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30,000
$8,873
$30,001–48,000
$6,216
$48,001–75,000
$14,841
$75,001–110,000
$20,449
$110,001+
$46,879
Pell Grant Rate: 12%
Federal Loan Rate: 26%

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Sticker Price$80,071
Estimated Net Price$27,823 (avg)

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Outcomes

Graduation Rate
97%
Median Earnings (10yr)
$99,980
Retention Rate
98%
Median Debt
$19,000

Top Programs

Business & Marketing
25.4%
Social Sciences
14.6%
Engineering
13.8%
Biology
11.0%
Computer Science
7.3%
Psychology
4.0%
Mathematics & Statistics
3.3%
Visual & Performing Arts
2.9%
Interdisciplinary Studies
2.7%
Health Professions
2.6%

Top Majors

MajorGraduatesEarnings (4yr)
Economics243$100,568
Finance and Financial Management Services235$111,893
Political Science and Government181$68,814
Computer and Information Sciences, General128$118,767
Mathematics and Statistics, Other125$106,786
Mechanical Engineering119$89,369
Neurobiology and Neurosciences107
Accounting and Related Services100$89,081
Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods92
Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics90$65,050
Chemical Engineering84$96,794
Psychology, General84$66,756
Health/Medical Preparatory Programs81$33,478
Biological and Physical Sciences78
Biology, General76$54,374

Demographics

Men 51%Women 49%
White
61.4%
Black
4.6%
Hispanic
13.6%
Asian
5.9%
Two or More
5.6%
International
6.7%

Application Info

Deadlines

EAII2025-11-01
REA2026-01-02
App Fee (Domestic)$85
App Fee (International)$85
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Everyone has different priorities when considering their higher education options and building their college or university list. Tell us about your “non-negotiable” factor(s) when searching for your future college home.

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What is distinctive about your personal experiences and development (eg, family support, culture, disability, personal background, community)? Why are these experiences important to you and how will you enrich the Notre Dame community?

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Notre Dame’s undergraduate experience is characterized by a collective sense of care for every person. How do you foster service to others in your community?

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What compliment are you most proud of receiving, and why does it mean so much to you?

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Data sourced from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Last updated January 2026.