Admissions
It’s not just academic rigor that brings men and women from all walks of life to campus. The University of Notre Dame seeks individuals whose intellect is matched by their capacity and desire to make a meaningful contribution to the world. Our students are leaders in and out of the classroom who understand the benefits of a holistic education of mind, body, and spirit. They seek to ask enduring questions of the world, and of themselves.
Affordable for All
Pathways to Notre Dame reduces financial barriers to a transformative Notre Dame education. Financial aid meets 100% of every student’s demonstrated financial need without loans, so students can focus on what truly matters: an exceptional education that will shape their future.
- Need-blind Admissions means that all students are evaluated independent of financial situation.
- We meet 100% of a student’s demonstrated need
- No Loan Aid Offers means graduating without debt.
- 70% of all students receive some sort of financial aid
Undergraduate Admissions
Admission criteria cover a host of factors, including academic performance, standardized tests, and extracurricular pursuits. Students seeking admission are encouraged to use the Common Application and submit a Notre Dame-specific writing supplement.
2028 Enrolled Class Profile
- 30% domestic students from historically underrepresented groups
- 21% First-generation or Pell grant recipients
- 9% International Students
- 82% Catholic
Graduate Admissions
The Graduate School recruits passionate, engaged students who will bring talent, integrity, and heart to a student population that is already vibrant and diverse. Requirements for admission to graduate programs vary by program.
Notre Dame Graduate School
- #2 in the nation for student Fulbright winners
- $6m+ awarded to graduate students from foundations such as Ford, Mellon, NSF
- 97% of recent graduates report current job aligns with career goals
- 50+ foreign nations hosting graduate students conducting on-site research
International Admissions
Notre Dame is a diverse community that welcomes students and faculty from around the world. A family's ability to pay is not considered when evaluating a student's application for admission and is never a factor or barrier to admission.
Need-blind for International Applicants
- 36k+ international students at ND since 1842
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