University of Notre Dame Admission
Acceptance Rate
11.27%
Yield (Enrollment Rate)
61.71%
Freshmen Enrollment
2,082
SAT Scores
1,520
For the 2024-2025 admission, a total of 29,942 students have applied and 3,374 students have allowed to admit to University of Notre Dame (Acceptance rate: 11.27%). ND's yield, also known as enrollment rate, is 61.71 % where 2,082 students have finally enrolled out of 3,374 admitted students.
ND acceptance rate is lower (tighter to admit) compared to Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Indiana. Compared to similar schools in rankings such as Cornell University and Johns Hopkins University, its acceptance rate is slightly higher than the average (relatively easy to get in) (the average acceptance rate of the schools is 9.94%).
ND enrollment rate (yield) is higher (more admitted-students enrolled) compared to Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Indiana. Compared to similar schools in rankings, its yield is average (average yield is 50.71%).
How to Apply to University of Notre Dame
The following table summarizes the contact and directory information to apply ND. ND offers benefits for veterans, service member, or qualified family members. You may need to prepare certificate of eligibility (COE ) from the Veterans Affairs .
| Admission | admissions.nd.edu/ |
|---|---|
| Online Application | www.commonapp.org/ |
| Financial Aid | financialaid.nd.edu/ |
| Veterans Tuition | registrar.nd.edu/enrollment-registration/veteran-affairs |
| Athletic | sgconsol-ndreg-dcnd.s3.amazonaws.com/srkact_09.pdf |
| Disability Service | supportandcare.nd.edu/ |
Admission Statistics Charts
The following chart visualizes the admission statistics at ND and compares to similar schools by type, level and location.
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS).
Test Scores Comparison
In 2025, the average SAT score at University of Notre Dame is 1,520 and the average ACT score is 34. Compared to similar schools in college rankings, the admission score of University of Notre Dame is comparable to the schools (average score is 1,533). You can check and compare the SAT and ACT scores by subject with tables and charts.
| SAT Average | ACT Average | |
|---|---|---|
| University of Notre Dame | 1,520 | 34 |
| Similarly Colleges in Rankings | 1,533 | 34 |
| All U.S. Colleges | 1,123 | 68 |
| Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges | 1,132 | 69 |
| 4-Years Colleges | 1,124 | 68 |
| Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Indiana | 1,152 | 71 |
SAT/ACT Scores by Subject
At University of Notre Dame, 684 students submitted SAT scores (33% of enrolled students).
The average SAT score is about 1,520 and it is extremely competitive scores than average for Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Indiana. The following table shows the SAT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Evidence-Based Reading and Writing | 720 | 750 | 770 |
| Mathematics | 735 | 770 | 790 |
| Total | 1,455 | 1,520 | 1,560 |
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)(Last update: June 5, 2025)
At University of Notre Dame, 541 students submitted ACT scores (26% of enrolled students).
The average ACT score is about 34 and it is lower than average for Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Indiana. The next table shows the ACT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Composite | 33 | 34 | 35 |
| English | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mathematics | 0 | 0 | 0 |
ND Admission Requirements
The following table summarizes the admission requirement to apply to University of Notre Dame. The school requires 5 items to submit - Secondary school record, Completion of college-preparatory program, Recommendations, TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language), and Legacy status.
6 items are Considered if submitted - Secondary school GPA, Secondary school rank, Formal demonstration of competencies, Admission test scores, Work experience, and Personal statement or essay.
| Secondary school GPA | Considered, if submitted |
| Secondary school rank | Considered, if submitted |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program | Required |
| Recommendations | Required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Considered, if submitted |
| Admission test scores | Considered, if submitted |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | Required |
| Work experience | Considered, if submitted |
| Personal statement or essay | Considered, if submitted |
| Legacy status | Required |