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University of Notre Dame

Notre Dame

Notre Dame, Indiana 46556

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Business-focusedSuburban

Highly selective — top graduate earnings

University of Notre Dame is a private institution in Notre Dame with particular strength in business and engineering. With an average SAT of 1510, the school attracts a competitive applicant pool.

A mid-sized campus of 8.9K undergraduates with a 9:1 student-faculty ratio. The suburban location offers a balance of campus life and nearby amenities.

97% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $99,980 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $27,823.

Established
1842
Motto
Vita Dulcedo Spes
Mascot
Leprechaun
Type
Private research university

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12%Acceptance
1510SAT Avg
8,923Students
9:1Student:Faculty
97%Grad Rate
$99,980Earnings 10yr
$27,823Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

University of Notre Dame Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions

Acceptance Rate12.4%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1510

Reading & WritingMid: 730
710760
MathMid: 750
730780

ACT Score Range

CompositeMid: 34
3335

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

12.4%

Trend

SAT Avg

1510

Yield Rate

35.0%

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition$62,693
Room & Board$17,378
Books & Supplies$1,250
Total Cost of Attendance$80,211
Average Net Price$27,823
Median Debt at Graduation$19,000
Monthly Payment (10yr)$201

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$8,873
$30–48K$6,216
$48–75K$14,841
$75–110K$20,449
$110K+$46,879

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$27,823

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

7400.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$19,000

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

63

Peer Average

92

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus police, emergency alert system, blue-light phones

Programs (157)

Student Life

Student Body

Undergrads
8,923
Gender Split
49% / 51%
Women / Men
First Generation
10%
Pell Grant Recipients
12%

Race & Ethnicity

White 61%
Black 5%
Hispanic 14%
Asian 6%
Two+ 6%
Int'l 7%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate96.8%
Freshman Retention98.2%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$86,210
8 Years$94,844
10 Years$99,980

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women
$81,300
Men
$112,600

Rankings

U.S. News
#20
Wall Street Journal
#29
Washington Monthly
#38

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History & Fun Facts

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

93Average

Estimated from IN state average + suburban adjustment

Climate (School Year)

Snowfall: 30"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 125

Nearest Cities

Chicagopop. 2.7M
73 mi(127 min)
Milwaukeepop. 570K
126 mi(218 min)
Indianapolispop. 880K
134 mi(232 min)

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