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Notre Dame, IN · Private · Medium · Suburban
Admitted students who enroll
Of enrolling students
How much the school says contact matters
Deadlines, fees, testing policy, and recommendation requirements come from the Common App 2026-2027 First-Year Deadlines, Fees and Requirements file published August 28, 2026. Schools can still change a date after publication, so confirm anything you are close to with the school.
Rated Very important in the 2024-2025 Common Data Set this school published.
Tuition, housing, food, and fees
Sticker figures. What a family actually pays depends on income and aid, which is what the financial aid tools are for.
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Common App personal statement (650 words) + 3 supplementals
For exact prompts, check the school's admissions page or the Common App once writing opens (Aug 1).
Typical: 1 counselor + 2 teacher recommendations
Most selective colleges follow this pattern. Confirm exact requirements on the school's admissions site - some require a specific subject teacher (e.g., STEM programs may want a math/science rec).
This school does not consider interest. Don't burn time on it - focus on the application itself.
Per the school's own Common Data Set, applicant interest is rated considered.
$85
Fee waivers available if you qualify (Common App fee waiver, school waiver, or counselor request).
If a parent attended, mention it on the application. Some schools have ended this practice - verify with current admissions guidance.
Sticker price means almost nothing. Notre Dame's Net Price Calculator estimates what you'll actually pay after merit and need-based aid. Takes 10 minutes; needs household income and assets, plus a few academic numbers.We don't have a confirmed URL for this school - the link below opens a search that almost always lands on the right page.
Open Notre Dame's Net Price CalculatorRead from Notre Dame's own admissions page on 2026-08-30 for the 2026-2027 cycle (source). Schools can still revise a prompt after publishing, so confirm before you submit.
One required 150-word essay, then two of the short-answer options at 50-100 words each.
Non-negotiables
Required150 words“Everyone has different priorities when considering their higher education options and building your college or university list. Tell us about your “non-negotiable” factor(s) when searching for your future college home.”
Start essay with this prompt →Faith and decisions
Optional100 wordsChoose two of these“How does faith influence the decisions you make?”
Start essay with this prompt →Personal experiences
Optional100 wordsChoose two of these“What is distinctive about your personal experiences and development (eg, family support, culture, disability, personal background, community)? Why are these experiences important to you and how will you enrich the Notre Dame community?”
Start essay with this prompt →Service to others
Optional100 wordsChoose two of these“Notre Dame's undergraduate experience is characterized by a collective sense of care for every person. How do you foster service to others in your community?”
Start essay with this prompt →What would you fight for
Optional100 wordsChoose two of these“What would you fight for?”
Start essay with this prompt →Last verified 2026-08-30 · Cycle 2026-2027 · For the current cycle, double-check the school's admissions writing page.
This school explicitly does not consider demonstrated interest in admissions decisions. Don't spend time visiting, opening every email, or following on social purely for admissions. Those things won't move the needle here.
Where to spend time instead: the application itself. Strong essays, tight activities list, recommendations from teachers who know you well.
Research University
Yes
Co-op / Internship
Limited
Est. Net Price (You)
$62,693
Based on "none" need
Sticker tuition
$62,693
Before aid
Total Estimated 4-Year Cost
$250,772
Out-of-state pricing with estimated aid
Greek Life
No
Study Abroad
40%
Religious Affiliation
Catholic
Football Conference
Independent
Debt-to-Income
24.0%
Average debt against 10-year earnings
Est. 10-Year ROI
$664,228
(10yr earnings x 10) - 4yr cost
This school gives legacy preference. If a parent or grandparent attended, highlight it.
This school is test-optional. Submit scores only if they strengthen your application.
Deadline / RD: January 4, 2027
113 days remaining (RD)
Application Platform: Common App
Supplemental Essays: 3
Interview: Not Offered
Recommendation letters needed
Test optional
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