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
Transfer Students
Accepting applications
Fall, Spring
Minimum credits to apply
27
Minimum required college GPA
3
Guaranteed admission agreement URL
WebsiteInternational 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
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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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