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Admissions

Do more than dream about the future. Fight for it.

Notre Dame attracts brilliant, energetic thinkers who are motivated to change the world.

Admissions at Notre Dame is about character, curiosity, and commitment to something greater than yourself. Our students care about their communities. They wrestle with life’s biggest questions. They consider how faith informs their lives. And they want to use their education to do good in the world. We see their potential as students, citizens, and leaders who want to make an impact, here and beyond.

Affordable for all

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Pathways to Notre Dame removes financial barriers for families from all socioeconomic backgrounds—because a transformative Notre Dame education should be within reach for every admitted student.

Costs and Affordability

  • Need-blind admissions for all applicants
  • 100% of demonstrated need met, without loans
  • No-loan aid offers that translate to less debt
  • 70% of all students receive financial aid

Undergraduate admissions

Our admissions process considers academic preparedness, test scores, extracurriculars—and your capacity for empathy, humility, and growth.

Notre Dame students are intellectually curious and inspired by a sense of purpose. They seek more than a degree. They seek to become a force for good.

Undergraduate Admissions

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2029 Enrolled Class Profile

  • 82% Catholic
  • 20% First-generation or Pell grant recipients
  • 52% Receive need based financial aid
  • 70% Receive some form of financial aid
  • 8% International

Graduate admissions

Your research matters. Our futures depend on it.

Notre Dame attracts graduate students who want to ask big questions, tackle urgent challenges, and lead with both intellect and integrity. We offer nationally recognized programs, world-class mentorship, and a global network—all rooted in values that never go out of style.

Graduate Admissions

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Notre Dame Graduate School

  • #2 in the US for student Fulbright winners
  • $6M+ in competitive fellowships awarded annually
  • 97% of grads in careers aligned with their goals
  • 50+ countries where grads conduct on-site research

International admissions

From South Bend to the world, and back again.

Notre Dame is a Catholic, global research university with a community that spans continents. Our commitment to international students is unwavering: need-blind admissions, meet 100% of demonstrated financial need, and support that starts before you arrive and lasts long after graduation.

Since 1842, more than 36,000 international students have called Notre Dame home. We can’t wait to meet the next generation.

International Admissions

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Need-blind for undergraduate applicants

  • 30k+ international students at ND since 1842
  • 8% of the fall 2025 incoming first-year class
  • 80+ nations represented