University of Notre Dame Acceptance Rate
Notre Dame, Indiana · Private not-for-profit · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 28,353
- Admitted
- 3,510
- Yield
- 59.1%
- Test policy
- Test-optional
Latest official IPEDS 2023–24 · Updated July 2026
Acceptance rate & applications over time
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Over the 10 years of federal data, University of Notre Dame's acceptance rate has fallen from 21.1% in 2014–15 to 12.4% in 2023–24. Applications grew from 17,901 to 28,353 (+58%) over that period.
Its 12.4% rate makes University of Notre Dame more selective than about 97% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 40 tracked Indiana schools, it is more selective than about 98%.
University of Notre Dame has been test-optional since 2020–21. Of admitted students, 59.1% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 17,901 | 3,785 | 21.1% | 2,011 |
| 2015–16 | 18,157 | 3,595 | 19.8% | 2,007 |
| 2016–17 | 19,505 | 3,654 | 18.7% | 2,046 |
| 2017–18 | 19,564 | 3,702 | 18.9% | 2,051 |
| 2018–19 | 20,371 | 3,608 | 17.7% | 2,070 |
| 2019–20 | 22,200 | 3,515 | 15.8% | 2,051 |
| 2020–21 | 21,253 | 4,035 | 19% | 2,193 |
| 2021–22 | 23,642 | 3,562 | 15.1% | 2,059 |
| 2022–23 | 26,509 | 3,421 | 12.9% | 2,037 |
| 2023–24 | 28,353 | 3,510 | 12.4% | 2,075 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 14,618 | 1,717 | 11.7% |
| Men | 13,735 | 1,793 | 13.1% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test-optional (considered if submitted).
| Test | 25th–75th percentile | % submitting |
|---|---|---|
| SAT EBRW | 710–760 | 29% |
| SAT Math | 730–780 | |
| ACT Composite | 33–35 | 29% |
How University of Notre compares
Where this school sits among peers of similar selectivity — each dot is a school's current acceptance rate on the same scale.
Frequently asked
What is University of Notre Dame's acceptance rate?
University of Notre Dame's acceptance rate is 12.4% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (3,510 admitted of 28,353 applicants).
Is University of Notre Dame test optional?
University of Notre Dame is test-optional: SAT/ACT scores are considered if submitted but not required.
How many people apply to University of Notre Dame?
University of Notre Dame received 28,353 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 3,510.
What SAT score do you need for University of Notre Dame?
Admitted students at University of Notre Dame typically scored 710–760 on SAT Reading/Writing and 730–780 on SAT Math (middle-50% ranges).
Is University of Notre Dame getting harder to get into?
University of Notre Dame has become harder to get into: its acceptance rate went from 21.1% in 2014–15 to 12.4% in 2023–24.
How this is calculated
Acceptance rate = admitted ÷ applicants, first-time degree-seeking undergraduates, from the U.S. Department of Education's IPEDS Admissions (ADM) survey; institution details from the IPEDS Institutional Characteristics (HD) survey. Data span: 2014–15 to 2023–24. Official site: www.nd.edu/.