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University of Notre Dame SAT Scores, ACT Scores, Acceptance Rate, and Admissions Requirements

SAT Range1470 to 1540

ACT Range33 to 35

Average GPAN/A

Acceptance Rate11.3%

Notre Dame is test-optional, but its middle 50% scores still give you a concrete target: 1470-1540 on the SAT or 33-35 on the ACT. With an 11.3% acceptance rate, aim for the upper half of that range to maximize your opportunity.

Data on this page is sourced from our college data partners and was last updated on July 9, 2026.

University of Notre Dame facts and stats

Quick Facts

The University of Notre Dame enrolls 8,880 undergraduates in a suburban campus setting. Notre Dame has a 99% freshman retention rate, well above the national average of roughly 70%, and a 95% 6-year graduation rate. The student-to-faculty ratio is 8:1.

Location

Notre Dame, IN

Undergrad Enrollment8,880

Freshman Retention99%

SettingSuburban

Student to Faculty Ratio8:1

Graduation Rate95%

Test PolicyTest-optional

How do your scores compare at Notre Dame?

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Key University of Notre Dame application dates

Key dates

Application deadlines

Regular Decision

January 1

Early Action

November 1

Early Decision

Not offered

Priority Deadline

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Financial aid deadlines

Financial Aid Priority

November 1

Test dates

SAT test dates

August 22, 2026

Registration deadline: August 7, 2026

September 12, 2026

Registration deadline: August 28, 2026

October 3, 2026

Registration deadline: September 18, 2026

ACT test dates

September 19, 2026

Registration deadline: August 14, 2026

October 17, 2026

Registration deadline: September 11, 2026

December 12, 2026

Registration deadline: November 6, 2026

Take tests early for the best outcomes

If you choose to submit scores to test-optional Notre Dame, aim for your first SAT or ACT by spring of junior year so summer and fall of senior year are available for retakes and superscoring. For the November 1 Early Action deadline, an October retake is typically the last fall testing opportunity whose scores can arrive in time.

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What you'll actually pay

Notre Dame’s tuition and fees are $65,025, with the same rate for all students. About 50% of students receive aid, and the average merit award is $22,952. Submit the FAFSA by the November 1 priority deadline to be considered for financial aid.

Tuition and Fees$65,025

Room and Board$17,900

Average Merit Award$22,952

Application Fee$85

Students on Aid50%

Average Aid Package$67,855

Average Debt at Grad$30,400

Notre Dame’s total cost of attendance is about $82,925, including tuition, fees, room, and board. About 50% of students receive aid, with an average aid package of $67,855. Merit awards average $22,952 for students who receive them, which can significantly reduce the listed price. Graduates leave with an average debt of $30,400.