The University of Notre Dame seeks to cultivate in its students not only an appreciation for the great achievements of human beings, but also a disciplined sensibility to the poverty, injustice, and oppression that burden the lives of so many. The aim is to create a sense of human solidarity and concern for the common good that will bear fruit as learning becomes service to justice.
University of Notre Dame is a private, religious school in the suburb of Notre Dame, Indiana. Notre Dame was founded in 1842. The college enrolls around 13,139 students per year, including 8,973 undergraduate students.
It is extremely difficult to get into Notre Dame. The acceptance rate at Notre Dame is 15%. In 2022, 23,642 students applied to Notre Dame and 3,562 were admitted.
University of Notre Dame Admissions Facts At-A-Glance | |
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Overall Acceptance Rate | 15% |
Early Decision Acceptance Rate | ED not offered |
Early Action Acceptance Rate | 24% |
Test Optional | May require tests |
Applicants Submitting ACT scores | 24% |
Applicants Submitting SAT scores | 48% |
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University of Notre Dame is locatedin the town of Notre Dame, Indiana, in the suburbs of Chicago.
If you would like to see Notre Dame for yourself, plan a visit. The best way to reach campus is to take Interstate 80 to Notre Dame, or book a flight to the nearest airport, South Bend International.
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First-Year Applications are Due
Transfer Applications are Due
The deadline for Fall first-year applications to Notre Dame is Jan 1.
The deadline for Fall transfer applications to Notre Dame is Mar 15.
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32 to 35
32 and Less
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Tuition & Fees
$75,147
In State$75,147
Out-of-StateWondering what life at Notre Dame is like? There are approximately 13,139 students enrolled at Notre Dame, including 8,973 undergraduate students and 4,166 graduate students. 99% percent of students attend school full-time, 11% percent are from IN and 89% percent of students are from other states.
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Part Time11%
In State89%
Out-of-StateData Source: IPEDs and Peterson's Databases © 2022 Peterson's LLC All rights reserved
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