Regular Decision
Fall 2026
University of Notre Dame
Notre Dame, IN, US🇺🇸
Stories from students at University of Notre Dame
University of Notre Dame 🇺🇸
Notre Dame, US
From a Small Peruvian City to “Welcome Home”: My Journey to Notre Dame
by Dana from Peru 🇵🇪
University of Notre Dame 🇺🇸
Notre Dame, US
How My "tripod" of family, faith, and voice Led Me to the University of Notre Dame
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by Vicente from Chile 🇨🇱
University of Notre Dame 🇺🇸
Notre Dame, US
Full Ride at Notre Dame: My Journey of Faith, Science, and Perseverance
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by João from Brazil 🇧🇷
University of Notre Dame 🇺🇸
Notre Dame, US
From Paraguay to a full scholarship at Notre Dame
by Cecilia from Paraguay 🇵🇾
University of Notre Dame 🇺🇸
Notre Dame, US
MUN Simulations & Rio de Janeiro: My Path to Earning a Full Ride at the University of Notre Dame
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by Raphael from Brazil 🇧🇷
Location & Campus
Gender Distribution
Fall 2023 undergraduate% of International Students
2024-2025 undergraduateUniversity of Notre Dame is located in Large Suburb of Notre Dame, IN, US🇺🇸
Admissions
Deadlines
Acceptance Rate
Fall 2024 undergraduateInternational
Overall
Test Scores SAT/ACT
Test Policy for Fall 2026: SAT/ACT Optional
SAT
Evidence-Based Reading and Writing
710760
Math
730780
ACT
Composite
3335
Relative Importance of Factors in Admission Decisions
Academic Factors
| Factor | Very Important | Important | Considered | Not Considered |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rigor of secondary school record | ✓ | |||
| Class rank | ✓ | |||
| Academic GPA | ✓ | |||
| Standardized test scores | ✓ | |||
| Application essay | ✓ | |||
| Recommendation(s) | ✓ |
Non-Academic Factors
| Factor | Very Important | Important | Considered | Not Considered |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Interview | ✓ | |||
| Extracurricular activities | ✓ | |||
| Talent/ability | ✓ | |||
| Character/personal qualities | ✓ | |||
| First generation | ✓ | |||
| Alumni/ae relation | ✓ | |||
| Geographical residence | ✓ | |||
| State residency | ✓ | |||
| Religious affiliation/commitment | ✓ | |||
| Volunteer work | ✓ | |||
| Work experience | ✓ | |||
| Level of applicant’s interest | ✓ |
Costs & Aid
$83,271Total Cost (On Campus)
$20,468Average Cost After Aid (On Campus)
| Estimated expenses | Academic year 2023-24 |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate tuition and fees | $62,693 |
| Books and supplies | $1,250 |
| On-campus housing | $17,378 |
| On-campus other expenses | $1,950 |
| Total | $83,271 |
Rankings
#18U.S. News Best National University Rankings 2025
#=196Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2025
#=316QS World University Rankings 2025
Fields of Study
Students graduated in 2022-2023