Your chances of getting into University of Notre Dame
Admission Rate & Difficulty
Acceptance Rate
The acceptance rate at Notre Dame is 15%. Its admission rate is the lowest in Indiana and the 47th lowest the nation.
Admission Selectivity
How hard is it to get into Notre Dame and can you get accepted?
Notre Dame is a very highly competitive school to get into with a low chance of acceptance for typical applicants. Last year, 3,562 out of the 23,642 who applied were admitted.
The school has exceptionally high admission requirements, generally admitting students who can score in the top 4 percent on standardized admission tests. University of Notre Dame typically accepts and attracts "A-" average high school students with an average GPA around 3.91. Most incoming freshmen graduate in the top ten percent of their high school class or better. Of those applicants who were admitted, 58% enrolled. This indicates that the school is a top choice for many students who apply.
Check if you have the grades and scores to get into Notre Dame and calculate your admission chance.
Admission Requirements in Brief
To have the best chance of getting into to University of Notre Dame you should:
- Have a high school GPA of 3.91 or better
- Earn A- grades in high school
- Score 1480 on the SAT
- Score 33 on the ACT
- Graduate in the top 10% of your high school class
- Submit letters of recommendation from your teachers
Test Optional
Submission of SAT or ACT scores is not required for admission to University of Notre Dame. If you submit test scores, they will be considered with your application, but they are not mandatory. 33% of students submitted SAT scores and 36% submitted ACT scores for admission for the 2021/2022 academic year..
Notre Dame SAT Scores
SAT Requirements & Average SAT Score
| SAT Test | 25th Percentile Score |
|---|---|
| SAT Reading 25th | 700 |
| SAT Math 25th | 710 |
| SAT Composite 25th | 1410 |
| SAT Test | 25th Percentile Score |
|---|---|
| SAT Reading 75th | 760 |
| SAT Math 75th | 790 |
| SAT Composite 75th | 1550 |
| Average SAT Score | 1480
|
SAT Scores you need to get in
What are the SAT requirements for students to be admitted to University of Notre Dame?
University of Notre Dame is a test optional school meaning you are not required to submit SAT scores with your application. The position on SAT scores from the college is "considered but not required".
Students who get into University of Notre Dame score in the top 4 percent of all SAT test takers.. The SAT composite score range for the middle 50% of accepted students is 1410-1550 and the average score is 1480. Notre Dame ranks #1 in the state of Indiana and #31 in the nation for highest average SAT composite score. You should target scoring 1480 or above to be competitive with most other applicants.
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Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2021 starting classChance of Acceptance by SAT Score
The table below outlines your predicted admission chances based on SAT score alone. If you are an average applicant with a score of 1480, you have around a 15% chance of being admitted. A 1480 places you well ahead of most other applicants and gives you about a 25% chance of getting in.
Notre Dame ACT Scores
ACT Requirements & Average ACT Score
| ACT Test | 25th Percentile Score |
|---|---|
| ACT Reading 25th | N/A |
| ACT Math 25th | N/A |
| ACT Composite 25th | 32 |
| ACT Test | 75th Percentile Score |
|---|---|
| ACT Reading 75th | N/A |
| ACT Math 75th | N/A |
| ACT Composite 75th | 35 |
| Average ACT Score | 33
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ACT Scores needed to get accepted
What are the ACT requirements for prospective students to get into Notre Dame ?
University of Notre Dame is test optional. Students are not required to submit ACT scores with their application. The policy on ACT scores is "considered but not required".
Notre Dame regularly accepts students who score 32 and above on the ACT. These students typically score in the top 3 percent nationally. The ACT composite score range for the middle 50% of students is 32-35.
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Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2021 starting classEstimated Chance of Acceptance by ACT Score
Notre Dame GPA
GPA Requirements & Average GPA
What GPA do you need to get into University of Notre Dame?
You are required to have exceptionally good grades to get into Notre Dame . The average high school GPA of the admitted freshman class at University of Notre Dame was 3.91 on the 4.0 scale. This indicates that primarily A- average high school students are accepted and ultimately attend. The school ranks #4 in Indiana for highest average GPA. Meeting these GPA requirements alone is not enough for you to gain admission as Notre Dame is a very selective school.
See additional colleges accepting applicants in the 3.9 GPA range.
*This school has not released high school GPA data for its incoming freshmen. In these cases, CollegeSimply uses an AI algorithm to predict GPA based on this school's test scores and a large sample of college GPA data. 3.91 is a prediction of the school's average incoming freshman GPA.
High School Class Rank
91% of University of Notre Dame freshman were in the top ten percent of their high school graduating class.
| High School Class Rank | Freshmen Within Range |
|---|---|
| Top 10% of class | 91% |
| Top 25% of class | 97% |
| Top 50% of class | 100% |
Applying
Admission Statistics
| Women | Men | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Applied | 12,192 | 11,450 | 23,642 |
| Accepted | 1,717 | 1,845 | 3,562 |
| Acceptance Rate | 14% | 16% | 15% |
| Enrolled | 1,004 | 1,055 | 2,059 |
| Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield) | 58% | 57% | 58% |
Fall 2023 Application Deadline
Applications Due
Days left to Apply
The application deadline for Fall 2023 has passed. Applications were due on Jan 1, 2023.
Application Fee
The cost for prospective students to apply to University of Notre Dame is $75.
Application Requirements
What are the requirements for admission to University of Notre Dame and what student information is used for admission decisions?
| Test Scores | Considered but not required |
| High School GPA | Recommended |
| High School Class Rank | Recommended |
| Completion of College Preparatory Program | Recommended |
| Recommendations | Required |
| Demonstration of Competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
Credits Accepted
| AP Credit | Yes |
| Dual Credit | No |
| Credit for Life Experiences | No |
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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=152080 IPEDS survey data for University of Notre Dame.
FAQs
Does University of Notre Dame prefer SAT or ACT?
33% of students submit their SAT scores to Notre Dame . 36% of applicants send their ACT scores when applying.
What is my chance of getting into University of Notre Dame?
15% of those who apply are granted admission to Notre Dame . Admission competition is very high and the college has elite admission standards. See if your grades and scores are good enough for admission.
What SAT score is required for University of Notre Dame?
The middle 50% of addmitted applicants have SAT scores between 1410 and 1550. 33% of students submit SAT scores when applying. See if your SAT score is good enough for admission.
What ACT score is required for University of Notre Dame?
The middle 50% of addmitted applicants have ACT scores between 32 and 35. 36% of students submit ACT scores when applying. See if your ACT score is good enough for admission.