University of Notre Dame

It is extremely difficult to get into University of Notre Dame. The university admitted 13% of all applicants in 2022. Out of 26,509 applications received in 2023, 3,421 students were offered admission.

If you are planning on applying to University of Notre Dame, the deadline for Fall 2024 admissions is 1/1 and the fee for the application costs $75.

Students who submit their applications to University of Notre Dame for the fall semester should receive an admissions decision no later than April 1.

University of Notre Dame Admissions Stats at a Glance

The following is an overiew of some of University of Notre Dame's admissions stats.

University of Notre Dame 2023	Admissions Statistics
Admitted Students in Top 10% of Graduating Class	91%
Admissions Test Policy	Test Optional
Applicants Who Submit SATs	54%
Applicants Who Submit ACTs	46%
Waitlist	Yes

University of Notre Dame Application Deadlines

These are the application deadlines for University of Notre Dame.

Application Type	Offered	Application Deadline	Notification Deadline
Early Decision I	No	–	–
Early Decision II	–	–	–
Early Action	Yes	November 1	December 15
Regular Decision	Yes	1 1	April 1

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Considering Applying Early to University of Notre Dame?

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University of Notre Dame does not offer early decision but does offer early action.

🗓️ The Early Action deadline is November 1. University of Notre Dame will release EA admissions decisions no later than December 15.

University of Notre Dame accepts around 21% of early action applicants and 13% all applicants for all deadlines. In 2022, University of Notre Dame admitted 1,675 of the 8,81 who applied early action.

Some students apply early to college to help their chances of being offering admission. When you apply early, your application is considered before all the regular decision applicants apply. Applying early may increase your chance of admission, since it shows that you are very interested in a school.

➡️ See a list of some top colleges that admit significantly more applicants during early decision or early action than during regular admission.

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More on University of Notre Dame Admissions

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Is University of Notre Dame Difficult To Get Into?

It is extremely difficult to get into Notre Dame. Notre Dame evaluates applicants carefully based on multiple criteria to decide who to admit, and who to deny or waitlist.

In 2022, Notre Dame accepted 13% of all applicants, around 3,421 from 26,509 applicants.

Schools that are extremely difficult to get into, like Notre Dame, accept fewer than 30% of all applicants. At least 75% of admitted students have GPAs in the top 10% of their high school class and scored over 1310 on the SAT or over 29 on the ACT.

Transferring to University of Notre Dame

Transfer student admissions is extremely difficult.

For Students Waitlisted to University of Notre Dame

University of Notre Dame has not reported data for waitlisted and admitted students.

What Does University of Notre Dame Look For in an Applicant?

Colleges consider a range of factors when determining who to admit for their next incoming class. Each college has a different way of determining which factors are given the most weight when choose which applicants to admit, and which to deny. When assembling your list of schools to apply to, you may want to consider your strengths and any possible weaknesses in your application, and choose schools that prioritize the areas where you stand out.

Admissions Factors at University of Notre Dame

What does University of Notre Dame consider during the admissions process? Take a look at the list below to see which factors are most important during the admissions process.

Admissions Factor	Level
Character/Personal Qualities	Very Important
Rigor of Secondary School Record	Very Important
Class Rank	Important
Application Essay	Important
Extracurricular Activities	Important
Racial/Ethnic Status	Important
Recommendation(s)	Important
Talent/Ability	Important
Volunteer Work	Important
Academic GPA	Important
First Generation	Important
Alumni/ae Relations	Considered
Religious Affiliation/Commitment	Considered
Standardized Test Scores	Considered
Work Experience	Considered
Level of Applicant's Interest	Considered

Make sure to check with University of Notre Dame for more information on admission factors.

University of Notre Dame 2022-2023 Application Requirements

To apply to University of Notre Dame, all applicants must submit the following items. Check with University of Notre Dame's admissions department to confirm all application materials and requirements.

Area	Required	Recommended	Required for Some	Details (If Any)
Transcript(S) of College Record	–	–	–	–
Statement of Good Standing From Prior Institution(S)	–	–	–	–
Letter(s) of Recommendation	1	–	–	–
Written Essay or Personal Statement	√	–	–	–
Transcript of High School Record	√	–	–	–

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GPA and Testing

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What GPA Do I Need To Get Into University of Notre Dame?

University of Notre Dame has not provided an information about GPAs of accepted students. Any questions regarding applicant expectations should be addressed directly with the school. At University of Notre Dame 91% of students ranked in the top 10% of their graduating class in high school, 97% were in the top 25% and 100% were in the top 50%.

GPAs of Admitted Students

At University of Notre Dame, student GPAs fall in the following ranges.

GPA	Percent of Students
4.0 GPA	–
3.75 and 3.99	–
3.50 and 3.74	–
3.25 and 3.49	–
3.00 and 3.24	–
2.50 and 2.9	–
2.00 and 2.49	–

This chart depicts the percentage of all enrolled, degree-seeking, first-time, first year (freshmen) students who had high school grade point average within the given ranges.

Note: Some schools choose not release this information. If you have any questions regarding missing numbers, be sure to reach out to University of Notre Dame directly.

About GPAs

Your high school grade point average (GPA) is a number that highlights your high school academic performance. A weighted GPA or an unweighted GPA are the two possible GPA scores considered by colleges.

An unweighted GPA is an average of your scores from each class on a four-point scale. Unweighted GPAs range from 4.0 to under 1.0. A weighted GPA considers your average grade and the difficulty of your classes. A weighted GPA boosts your average by adding extra points for honors or Advanced Placement courses.

Standardized Test Scores

University of Notre Dame has a test optional admissions policy. Test optional schools allow students to choose if they want to submit ACT or SAT scores with their applications or not.

In 2022, 54% of University of Notre Dame's first-year students submitted their SAT scores with their application. 46% of admitted applicants sent ACT scores.

On the SAT Math Section, 25% of University of Notre Dame students scored 790 or higher and 75% of students scored 700 or higher. On the SAT Critical Reading section (formerly called the Verbal section), 25% of University of Notre Dame students scored 760 or higher, and 75% scored a 700 or higher.

To be most competitive at University of Notre Dame, you should strive to earn between 32 and 35 on the ACT.

An ACT score of 35 means you fall in the 75th percentile for University of Notre Dame's admitted students. One out of every four students scored above a 35, and three out of four students scored lower than 35 on the ACT.

A 32 on the ACT is the 25th percentile for University of Notre Dame students. Only one out of every four students scored below 32.

More Information on Transferring to University of Notre Dame

For transfer students, it is extremely difficult to get admitted to University of Notre Dame.

For transfer students wishing to start in the fall, the deadline to apply is March 15. Applicants should hear back by June 1.

Transfer students can enroll in University of Notre Dame during the following terms:

• Fall Term

• Winter Term

• Spring Term

• Winter Term

• Summer Term

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University of Notre Dame Admissions FAQs

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Can I defer my acceptance to University of Notre Dame?

✅ Yes, admitted students can defer their admission to University of Notre Dame.

Does University of Notre Dame accept transfer credits?

✅ University of Notre Dame accepts eligible transfer credits from accredited institutions.

Does University of Notre Dame accept Advanced Placement (AP) or International Baccalaureate (IB) credits?

✅ University of Notre Dame accepts International Baccalaureate credits (IB) credits.

Do I have to submit test scores to University of Notre Dame?

❌ No, University of Notre Dame is test optional, so you can make the call whether to submit your ACT or SAT scores. If you have higher than average scores, you probably want to include them. If you scored lower than a school's average, you it might make sense to leave them out of your application.

What is University of Notre Dame's acceptance rate?

✅ University of Notre Dame has an acceptance rate of 13%.

What is the early decision acceptance rate at University of Notre Dame?

❌ University of Notre Dame does not offer early decision.

What is the early action acceptance rate at University of Notre Dame?

✅ The early action acceptance rate at University of Notre Dame was 21% in 2021.

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