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University of Notre Dame

University of Notre Dame
100 Campus Distribution Center
Notre Dame, IN 46556

Official telephone: (574) 631-5000
Fax number: (574) 631-8865
Website: https://www.nd.edu/
Screen last updated on: December 2024

The admissions information below is valid for the 2024 academic year.

FIRST-TIME FRESHMAN APPLICATION PROCESS & REQUIREMENTS
Is there an application deadline for fall? yes
Final filing date for fall: January 1
Application fee: $75
High school graduation is: required, GED is accepted
Standardized test requirements: SAT I not used, ACT not used, SAT I or ACT considered if submitted
School has formalized early decision program: no
School has early action program: yes
School has concurrent enrollment program for high school: no

FIRST-TIME FRESHMAN SELECTION PROCESS
Academic criteria:
  • secondary school report very important
  • class rank very important
  • recommendations very important
  • standardized test scores considered
  • essay very important
Nonacademic criteria:
  • interview not considered
  • extracurricular activities very important
  • particular talent/ability very important
  • character/personal qualities very important
  • alumni/ae relationship considered
  • geographical residence considered
  • state residency considered
  • religious affiliation/commitment important
  • volunteer work very important
  • work experience considered
Combined ACT middle 50% range: 33 - 35
Percent of accepted applicants who submitted SAT I scores: 54%
Percent of accepted applicants who submitted ACT score: 46%

FIRST-TIME FRESHMAN ENROLLMENT
Number of completed applications received: 28,353
Number of applicants offered admission who enrolled: 3,510
School has a waiting list policy: yes
Number accepting place on waiting list: 1,811
Number of those on waiting list who were enrolled: 90
Percent of freshmen who came from out of state: 93%
Admission may be deferred: yes

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