Notre Dame, IN · 8.8k students
Trajecta score
+2.6 since '20Ranked #26 of 2,375
5-year trend
78.4 · #30
2020
77.9 · #52
2021
79.2 · #49
2022
80.3 · #43
2023
81.0 · #40
2024
Academic Profile
91/ 100
Career Outcomes
92/ 100
Student Success
97/ 100
Affordability
58/ 100
Academic Investment
97/ 100
Access & Equity
33/ 100
Academic Profile
91
Career Outcomes
92
Student Success
97
Affordability
58
Academic Investment
97
Access & Equity
33
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Cost / Net Price
$83k / $27k
SAT Avg
1,520
Retention
99%
Grad Rate
96%
Admissions
Test Scores
Scores represent the midpoint of enrolled students, not a cutoff.
Finances
Tuition
In-State Tuition
$65,025
per year
Out-of-State Tuition
$65,025
per year
Aid & Debt
Pell Grant Share
14%
undergraduates receiving Pell
Federal Loan Share
25%
students borrowing
Median Debt
among completers
$19,000
Admissions Factors
Self-reported by the school in its Common Data Set (section C7) — the school's own statement of which application factors matter in its admissions decisions.
Source: Common Data Set 2024-2025, what University of Notre Dame reports weighing in admissions.
| Factor | Very Important | Important | Considered | Not Considered |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rigor of secondary school record | Rigor of secondary school record: Very Important | |||
| Class rank | Class rank: Very Important | |||
| Academic GPA | Academic GPA: Very Important | |||
| Standardized test scores | Standardized test scores: Considered | |||
| Application essay | Application essay: Very Important | |||
| Recommendation(s) | Recommendation(s): Very Important | |||
| Interview | Interview: Not Considered | |||
| Extracurricular activities | Extracurricular activities: Very Important | |||
| Talent/ability | Talent/ability: Very Important | |||
| Character/personal qualities | Character/personal qualities: Very Important | |||
| First generation | First generation: Important | |||
| Alumni/ae relation | Alumni/ae relation: Considered | |||
| Geographical residence | Geographical residence: Considered | |||
| State residency | State residency: Considered | |||
| Religious affiliation/commitment | Religious affiliation/commitment: Important | |||
| Volunteer work | Volunteer work: Very Important | |||
| Work experience | Work experience: Considered | |||
| Level of applicant's interest | Level of applicant's interest: Not Considered |
Supplemental Essays · 2026-27
school's admissions site ↗Short Essay
Required150 wordsEveryone has different priorities when considering their higher education options and building their college or university list. Tell us about your "non-negotiable" factor(s) when searching for your future college home.
Short Answer Option: Faith
RequiredChoose 350-100 wordsHow does faith influence the decisions you make?
Short Answer Option: Personal experiences and development
RequiredChoose 350-100 wordsWhat is distinctive about your personal experiences and development (eg, family support, culture, disability, personal background, community, etc)? Why are these experiences important to you and how will you enrich the Notre Dame community?
Short Answer Option: Service
RequiredChoose 350-100 wordsNotre Dame's undergraduate experience is characterized by a collective sense of care for every person. How do you foster service to others in your community?
Short Answer Option: Compliment
RequiredChoose 350-100 wordsWhat compliment are you most proud of receiving, and why does it mean so much to you?
Short Answer Option: Fight for
RequiredChoose 350-100 wordsWhat would you fight for?
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Methodology
The Trajecta Score (0–100) blends six dimensions of public college data into one comparable number, then nudges it by how much data each school reports. Selectivity tiers are separate — they’re based purely on a school’s admission rate.
Read the full methodologyMedian earnings 10 years out, earnings vs. a high-school grad, and loan repayment.
Admission selectivity and the incoming class’s SAT / ACT scores.
Average net price after aid and the typical debt of graduates.
Graduation rate and first-year retention.
Instructional spending and faculty salaries per student.
Share of Pell-grant students and reliance on federal loans.
Data from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard and IPEDS. Figures are the most recent reported and may lag a year or two. This tool is read-only and not personalized — inside the Trajecta app, scores are tailored to your profile as a fit score.
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