More selective than 100% of Indiana colleges we cover. U.S. median 77%.
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class
29% of enrolled first-years sent SAT scores, 29% sent ACT scores.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Called “yield.” A high yield means many admitted students choose ND over other offers.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Applicants, admits and enrollment
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class (first-time, degree-seeking undergraduates). Newer counts arrive with the next IPEDS release.
ND SAT and ACT scores
Scores of enrolled first-year students who submitted them, Fall 2024. A quarter scored below the 25th percentile and a quarter above the 75th. If your score is above the 75th, ND is likely within reach on scores alone; below the 25th, it is a reach.
| Test | 25th percentile | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT reading & writing | 720 | 770 |
| SAT math | 735 | 790 |
| ACT composite | 33 | 35 |
| SAT total (approx.) | 1455 | 1560 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class (reported to IPEDS). SAT total adds the two section scores, an approximation.
ND admissions year over year
| Entering class | Acceptance | SAT reading | SAT math | ACT | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2024 | 11% | 720–770 | 735–790 | 33–35 | College Scorecard |
| Fall 2023 | 12% | 710–760 | 730–780 | 33–35 | IPEDS |
Score ranges are the 25th–75th percentiles. Each year is kept as published; we add a year with every federal release.
How selective is ND compared with other Indiana colleges?
ND has the lowest acceptance rate of 42 Indiana colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Acceptance | Graduation | Avg. net price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | University of Notre Dame | 11% | 95% | $26,780 |
| 2 | Purdue University | 50% | 83% | $14,600 |
| 3 | DePauw University | 57% | 75% | $22,264 |
| 4 | Wabash College | 63% | 77% | $24,336 |
| 5 | University of Indianapolis | 67% | 56% | $21,602 |
| 6 | Indiana University-East | 67% | 40% | $8,134 |
| 7 | Franklin College | 70% | 60% | $22,855 |
| 8 | Indiana Institute of Technology | 70% | 48% | $23,206 |
| 9 | Manchester University | 71% | 46% | $18,805 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class. All Indiana colleges →
Who enrolls at ND
College Scorecard; IPEDS
ND admissions questions
What is the ND acceptance rate?
University of Notre Dame accepts 11% of applicants, about 1 in 9. For the Fall 2023 entering class, 3,510 of 28,353 applicants were admitted.
Does ND require the SAT or ACT?
University of Notre Dame considers SAT or ACT scores but does not require them (test-optional), according to its federal admissions report for Fall 2023. 29% of enrolled first-year students submitted SAT scores and 29% submitted ACT scores.
What SAT score do you need for ND?
The middle 50% of University of Notre Dame enrolled first-year students scored 1455–1560 on the SAT and 33–35 on the ACT. A score above the upper number puts you in the top quarter of enrolled students; below the lower number puts you in the bottom quarter.
How many admitted students enroll at ND?
59% of admitted students enrolled in Fall 2023 (2,075 of 3,510).
Is ND getting harder to get into?
University of Notre Dame accepted 11% of applicants for Fall 2024, compared with 12% for Fall 2023.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS Admissions; years shown with each figure. “Colleges we cover” means colleges awarding bachelor's degrees to at least 100 undergraduates. Back to University of Notre Dame overview