University of Notre Dame
What University of Notre Dame's own numbers say, from its Common Data Set 2025-26.
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InternationalUniversity of Notre Dame
International applicants face 2.2× tougher odds at University of Notre Dame.
4.2% of international applicants are admitted, against 9.4% overall.
Overall9.4%
International4.2%
Source: University of Notre Dame's Common Data Set 2025-26
Getting harderUniversity of Notre Dame
Getting into University of Notre Dame is 1.7× harder than in 2019.
The admit rate fell from 16% (2019-20) to 9.4% (2025-26).
2019-2016%
2025-269.4%
Source: University of Notre Dame's Common Data Set 2025-26
WaitlistUniversity of Notre Dame
University of Notre Dame's waitlist is a long shot: 3.7%.
54 of 1,475 students who stayed on the list got in.
Admitted off the list3.7%
Not admitted96%
Source: University of Notre Dame's Common Data Set 2025-26
ApplicationsUniversity of Notre Dame
Applications to University of Notre Dame are up 74%.
From 20,371 in 2018-19 to 35,401 in 2025-26.
2018-1920,371
2025-2635,401
Source: University of Notre Dame's Common Data Set 2025-26
MoneyUniversity of Notre Dame
University of Notre Dame meets 100% of need.
The average need-based grant is $60,952 a year, against tuition of $69,280.
Average grant$61k
Tuition$69k
Source: University of Notre Dame's Common Data Set 2025-26
5 more things the data says PRO
- The admit rate has moved down steadily, from 15.8% in 2019-20 to 9.4% in 2025-26. If the trend holds, expect about 8.3% in 2026-27.
- Taking out the REA round, regular-decision applicants were admitted at about 7.3% (1,651 of 22,484).
- Applications rose 74% from 2018-19 to 2025-26 (20,371 to 35,401), faster than 83% of colleges here.
- It reports meeting 100% of financial need for first-years who have need.
- 1,475 students stayed on the waitlist and 54 were admitted from it (3.7%).
What students say PRO
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- Admits who posted scores mostly had top ones, about 1500+ SAT or 31+ ACT, with GPAs of 3.9 or higher for most.
- About half of admits who named a round applied early: 16 Restricted Early Action and 4 Early Action, versus 18 Regular Decision.
- Many admits led for years as captain, president, editor or founder in debate, robotics, newspaper, student government or sports.
- Many admits founded or co-founded something, like a nonprofit, club, startup, camp or literary magazine.
- Many admits did steady service or faith-based activity, such as church roles, food banks, hospital or crisis-line volunteering.
- Students report REA decisions split roughly 12-17% admitted, a similar share deferred and most rejected, and several deferred applicants were later admitted in the regular round.
- Students report the waitlist rarely moves: offers come by phone in early to mid May, and a small number may be invited to a second list or to the Holy Cross Gateway program.
- Students report Notre Dame is described as need-blind and meeting need, with some very generous offers, though others got no aid or a big gap.
- Students report the summer leadership program helps mainly in Restricted Early Action, not in regular decision.
- Students report Notre Dame will require test scores again for 2027-28, and that results go beyond scores, as high-1500s were deferred or rejected.
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