PrivateSuburbanUniversity of Notre Dame
Notre Dame
Notre Dame, Indiana 46556
Data last updated: August 29, 2026
Highly selective — top graduate earnings
University of Notre Dame is a private institution in Notre Dame with particular strength in business and engineering. With an average SAT of 1510, the school attracts a competitive applicant pool.
A mid-sized campus of 8.9K undergraduates with a 9:1 student-faculty ratio. The suburban location offers a balance of campus life and nearby amenities.
97% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $99,980 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $27,823.
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History & Fun Facts
- •Sorin arrived on the site with eight Holy Cross brothers from France and Ireland on November 26, 1842 and began the school using Badin's old log chapel.
- •After enrolling two students, Sorin erected more buildings, including the Old College, the first church, and the first main building.
- •The university was originally all-male; the Sisters of the Holy Cross founded the female-only Saint Mary's College near Notre Dame in 1844.
- •Early history The college awarded its first degrees in 1849.
- •The brief presidency of Patrick Dillon (1865–1866) saw the original main building replaced with a larger one that housed the university's administration, classrooms, and dormitories.
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Admissions
SAT Score Ranges
Average: 1510
ACT Score Range
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.
Deadline Calendar
Typical Application Requirements
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Net Price by Family Income
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.
Debt & Aid Detail
Graduate w/ Zero Debt
74.0%
Median Debt at Grad
$19,000
Programs (157)
Outcomes
Median Earnings After Graduation
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.
Student Life
Student Satisfaction
Retention Rate
98%
Student Body
Race & Ethnicity
Campus Safety
Total Incidents (2024)
63
Peer Average
92
3-Year Trend
Emergency System
Campus police, emergency alert system, blue-light phones
Incident Breakdown (2024)
Burglary
Aggravated Assault
Robbery
Motor Vehicle Theft
Sex Offenses
Arson
Drug Arrests
Liquor Arrests
Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).
Location & Lifestyle
Cost of Living
Estimated from IN state average + suburban adjustment