Prepared for College
Four-Year College Prep Program
NDB gets students ahead of the curve by beginning a rigorous college preparation process their freshman year and sustaining growth throughout their four-year career at NDB Over four years, students grow equipped with skills to apply for and gain entrance to competitive colleges across the country.
Acceptance Rates to Esteemed Colleges are Higher for NDB Students
The following reflects acceptance rates of the Class of 2025:
Boston University
NDB Acceptance Rate: 33%
BU Acceptance Rate: 13%
Georgetown
NDB Acceptance Rate: 40%
Georgetown Acceptance Rate: 12%
New York University
NDB Acceptance Rate: 13%
NYU Acceptance Rate: 8%
Northeastern University
NDB Acceptance Rate: 47%
NE Acceptance Rate: 5%
San Diego State University
NDB Acceptance Rate: 49%
SDSU Acceptance Rate: 34%
Santa Clara University
NDB Acceptance Rate: 62%
SCU Acceptance Rate: 47%
UC Los Angeles
NDB Acceptance Rate: 11%
UCLA Acceptance Rate: 9%
UC Santa Cruz
NDB Acceptance Rate: 67%
UC Santa Cruz Acceptance Rate: 65%
University of Miami
NDB Acceptance Rate: 29%
UM Acceptance Rate: 19%

University of San Diego
NDB Acceptance Rate: 59%
USD Acceptance Rate: 52%
University of Southern CA
NDB Acceptance Rate: 21%
USC Acceptance Rate: 10%

Hailey Kockos ‘25 Cognitive Science Student at
UC Berkeley
“Notre Dame has prepared me for my future by giving me a strong academic foundation, while also helping me grow as a leader and a person The supportive community and close relationships with teachers allowed me to challenge myself and step outside of my comfort zone. Being a part of leadership roles here at NDB, I feel ready to step into the world of college and immerse myself in each and every opportunity it has to offer”
