University of Notre Dame
Notre Dame, IN · private nonprofit
Official site ↗Admissions
| Admit rate | 12.4% |
| Applicants | — |
| Middle-50% SAT | 1440–1540 |
| Middle-50% ACT | 33–35 |
| Avg GPA | — |
| Test policy | — |
| Avg net price / yr | $27,823 |
| Grad rate | 97% |
| Median earnings (10 yr) | $99,980 |
| Source | scorecard_bulk · 2025 |
Application requirements
| Restrictive EA | 2025-11-01 |
| Regular / Rolling | 2026-01-02 |
| Application fee | $85 (US) · $85 (intl) |
| Personal essay | Required |
| Portfolio | Via SlideRoom |
| Test policy | never required |
| Teacher recommendations | 1 |
| Counselor recommendation | Required |
| Mid-year report | Required |
Source: Common App first-year Requirements Grid, 2025-26 cycle. Confirm on the college's site — requirements can change mid-cycle.
Supplemental essays
- Briefly share what draws you to the area(s) of study you listed.· ~100 words
- 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.· ~150 words
- How does faith influence the decisions you make?
- 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?
- 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?
- What compliment are you most proud of receiving, and why does it mean so much to you?
- What would you fight for?
Copied verbatim from the school's official admissions page (2025-26 cycle).