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University of Notre Dame admitted student profile
- Acceptance rate: 11.3%
- SAT (middle 50%): 1455-1560
- ACT (middle 50%): 33-35
University of Notre Dame is highly selective. Strong stats put you in contention, but they never guarantee admission, and the rest of your application decides it.
What you need to get into University of Notre Dame
Aim to land inside or above the middle 50% range. A SAT around 1560 or an ACT around 35 puts you in the top quarter of admitted students and makes University of Notre Dame a stronger bet. Below 1455, you are below the typical admit and the rest of your application, essays, rigor, and activities, has to carry more of the decision.
Is University of Notre Dame a reach, target, or safety for you?
Run your numbers through the calculator above and it will tell you. As a rule: if your stats sit above University of Notre Dame's range and it is not highly selective, it is a safety. If you are in range, it is a target. If you are below range, or the school admits fewer than one in four applicants, it is a reach for almost everyone. A smart college list balances all three, so pair University of Notre Dame with schools in each tier.
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Frequently asked questions
What are the chances of getting into University of Notre Dame?
University of Notre Dame has a 11.3% acceptance rate, but that is an average across all applicants, not your personal odds. Your real chances depend on how your GPA and test scores compare to admitted students, plus your essays, rigor, and activities. Use the calculator above to estimate your odds from your own profile.
What SAT score do you need to get into University of Notre Dame?
The middle 50% of admitted students at University of Notre Dame scored 1455-1560 on the SAT. Scoring above 1560 puts you in the top quarter of admits; scoring below 1455 means you are below the typical admitted student and will need the rest of your application to carry more weight.
What ACT score do you need to get into University of Notre Dame?
The middle 50% of admitted students at University of Notre Dame scored 33-35 on the ACT. Above 35 is strong, below 33 is below the typical admit.
Is University of Notre Dame a reach, target, or safety school?
It depends on your profile. If your stats are above University of Notre Dame's admitted range and its acceptance rate is high, it is a safety. If you are in range, it is a target. If you are below range, or the school is highly selective, it is a reach. The calculator above tells you which, based on your numbers.