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University of Notre Dame Admissions

University of Notre Dame admissions has an acceptance rate of 13% and an early acceptance rate of 20.7%. Half the applicants admitted to University of Notre Dame who submitted test scores have an SAT score between 1420 and 1550 or an ACT score of 32 and 35. However, one quarter of admitted applicants achieved scores above these ranges and one quarter scored below these ranges. The application deadline at University of Notre Dame is Jan. 1.

Admissions officials at University of Notre Dame consider a student's GPA an important academic factor. An applicant's high school class rank, when available, is considered important and letters of recommendation are considered important for admissions officials at University of Notre Dame. To see additional academic factors along with other school data, learn more about College Compass.

University of Notre Dame Admissions Stats

application deadline
Jan. 1
application fee
$75
acceptance rate
13%

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University of Notre Dame Admissions Requirements

Admission interview

Neither required/recommended

Required Standardized Tests

Neither SAT nor ACT

SAT/ACT Scores Must Be Received By

Feb. 28

University of Notre Dame Applications

Application Deadline

Jan. 1

Early Decision Deadline

N/A

Common Application Accepted

Yes

Deadline for housing deposit

May 1

Entering Class Stats

Selectivity

N/A

Acceptance rate

13%

Early Decision Acceptance Rate

N/A

SATs on 1600 scale

N/A

Early action acceptance rate
Acceptance rate (excluding early action and early decision students)

Transfer Students

Accepting applications

Fall, Spring

Minimum credits to apply

27

Minimum required college GPA

3

Guaranteed admission agreement URL

Website

International Students

Application Deadline

  • Fall

    Jan. 1

    Separate Application Form Required

    No

    Conditional admission offered

    No

    Early decision or early action options available

    Early action only

    TOEFL (paper)

    Considered

    TOEFL (internet-based)

    Required of some

    Michigan Test

    N/A

    IELTS

    Required of some

    SAT

    N/A

    ACT

    N/A

    Advance deposit required

    No

    TOEFL accepted instead of SAT or ACT

    No

    Preapplication form required
    Minimum score required (paper test)

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    Admissions FAQs

    Does the University of Notre Dame require the SAT or ACT?

    No, the University of Notre Dame does not require the SAT or ACT, but it considers submitted test scores in admissions decisions.

    Do applicants need to submit a college essay or personal statement for the University of Notre Dame?

    Yes, prospective students should submit an application essay to the University of Notre Dame – it is an important factor in the admissions decision.

    Is GPA an important factor to the admissions department at the University of Notre Dame?

    Yes, GPA is an important factor in getting accepted to the University of Notre Dame.

    Does the University of Notre Dame accept students with average grades?

    No, students with average grades will probably not be accepted to the University of Notre Dame. The rigor of a prospective student’s secondary school record is very important in the admissions process and the school is among the most selective when considering applicants.

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