University of Notre Dame acceptance rate, scores and deadlines
Source: Common Data Set 2025–26 · deadlines from Notre Dame's admissions site.
Acceptance rate
Notre Dame acceptance rate by year
3,320 of 35,401 applicants admitted for Fall 2025, against 11.3% for Fall 2024.
Show the numbers
| Entering class | Applied | Admitted | Rate | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2025 | 35,401 | 3,320 | 9.4% | Common Data Set |
| Fall 2024 | 29,942 | 3,374 | 11.3% | IPEDS |
| Fall 2023 | 28,353 | 3,510 | 12.4% | IPEDS |
| Fall 2022 | 26,509 | 3,421 | 12.9% | IPEDS |
| Fall 2021 | 23,642 | 3,562 | 15.1% | IPEDS |
| Fall 2020 | 21,253 | 4,035 | 19.0% | IPEDS |
| Fall 2019 | 22,200 | 3,515 | 15.8% | IPEDS |
| Fall 2018 | 20,371 | 3,608 | 17.7% | IPEDS |
| Fall 2017 | 19,564 | 3,702 | 18.9% | IPEDS |
| Fall 2016 | 19,505 | 3,654 | 18.7% | IPEDS |
| Fall 2015 | 18,157 | 3,595 | 19.8% | IPEDS |
2026–27 applications
Notre Dame deadlines for 2026–27
Apply with Common App or Coalition App (Scoir) or QuestBridge. Checked October 24, 2026 on Notre Dame's admissions site. Dates can change; confirm them there before you submit.
- Restrictive early action Apply by Decisions Mid-December
- Regular decision Apply by Decisions Late March
Early rounds
Early decision and early action at Notre Dame
Notre Dame offers restrictive early action for 2026–27. It does not publish separate early admit rates in its Common Data Set.
Scores and GPA
Test scores and GPA at Notre Dame
Scores are for enrolled students who sent them, not for everyone admitted.
What counts
What Notre Dame weighs
From section C7 of Notre Dame's Common Data Set 2025–26.
Very important
- Course rigor
- Class rank
- GPA
- Essays
- Recommendations
- Activities
- Talent or ability
- Character
- Volunteer work
Important
- Test scores
- First-generation status
- Religious affiliation
Considered
- Alumni relation
- Where you live
- State residency
- Work experience
Waitlist
Notre Dame waitlist
2,186 students were offered a place on the waitlist for Fall 2025, 1,475 accepted it, and 54 were admitted from it (3.7% of those who stayed on).
Cost
What Notre Dame costs
From the College Scorecard. For your own estimate, use Notre Dame's net price calculator.
Compare
Colleges with a similar acceptance rate
Close to Notre Dame's 9.4%, from the same official data.
FAQ
Questions about Notre Dame admissions
What is Notre Dame's acceptance rate?
Notre Dame admitted 3,320 of 35,401 first-year applicants for Fall 2025, an acceptance rate of 9.4%. That is down from 11.3% for Fall 2024. Source: Common Data Set 2025–26.
Is Notre Dame test-optional for 2026–27?
Yes. Notre Dame is test-optional for 2026–27: you can apply with or without SAT or ACT scores.
When are Notre Dame's application deadlines for 2026–27?
Restrictive early action: November 1, 2026; Regular decision: January 4, 2027. Check Notre Dame's admissions site before you apply, as dates can change.
What SAT score do you need for Notre Dame?
There is no cutoff. The middle 50% of enrolled first-years scored 1460–1540 on the SAT (Fall 2025). A score at or above 1540 is in the top quarter of enrolled students.
Where the numbers come from
Sources
- University of Notre Dame Common Data Set 2025–26
- College Scorecard (U.S. Department of Education), IPEDS admissions 2015–2024
- Notre Dame first-year admissions, checked October 24, 2026
Odds are estimates from public data, shown as a range. An estimate, not a guarantee.
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