University of Notre Dame
Catholic university in South Bend, IN known for business and engineering. Founded in 1842 by priests of the Congregation of Holy Cross, the Golden Dome and Basilica of the Sacred Heart form the iconic center of the Notre Dame campus. The Mendoza College of Business is consistently top-ranked, and nearly all undergraduates live on campus within a dorm-based social system rather than Greek life. Strong sense of community and shared Catholic values, alongside a storied football tradition behind the Fighting Irish.
Source: College Scorecard, U.S. Department of Education. Figures reflect the most recently published class — always confirm current-cycle numbers on Notre Dame's official admissions site before applying.
📊 What SAT/ACT Scores Do Admitted Students Have?
The middle 50% of Notre Dame's admitted students scored within these ranges:
Source: College Scorecard, U.S. Department of Education (25th–75th percentile of admitted students). Get your own personalized chance estimate →
🎲 Will You Get Into Notre Dame?
This estimate compares the test score you enter against Notre Dame's real published middle-50% band (1455–1560 SAT, 33–35 ACT) and its 12.0% acceptance rate to produce a Safety, Target, or Reach label. It intentionally does not use GPA — no institution publishes real per-school GPA distribution data, so we don't invent one.
A SAT score of 1510 falls within Notre Dame's middle-50% range of 1455–1560 (SAT 1455–1560), making Notre Dame a target school.
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📝 Required Supplements
- Common App
- Notre Dame Supplement
- School Report
- Teacher Evaluation
✍️ What Should Your Notre Dame Essay Focus On?
- Show how your values align with Notre Dame's Catholic identity
- Demonstrate you understand the concept of "faith serving the world"
- Be specific about academic interests
- Show you'll contribute to the community
🎯 What Is Notre Dame Looking For in Applicants?
- Academic excellence matched to strengths in business and engineering
- Genuine alignment with the Catholic mission and Congregation of Holy Cross roots, not just tolerance of it
- Character and integrity, reflected in how an applicant treats teammates and community, not just achievements
- A real fit with the dorm-based, non-Greek social system, where residence hall community matters most
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