Educating the Mind, Body, and Spirit: Undergraduate Admissions and Financial Aid

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Educating the Mind, Body, and Spirit

Notre Dame is a global Catholic research university that empowers exceptional leaders who are motivated to be a force for good in the world.

Academics and Research

75+ Undergraduate Majors

8,880 Undergraduate Students

90% participate in internships and research

4,162 Graduate/ Professional Students

The Flatley Center for Undergraduate Scholarly Engagement (CUSE) helps Notre Dame undergraduates:

• identify or create opportunities for experiential, research-based learning

• secure funding to support students’ endeavors

• prepare competitive applications for national fellowships cuse.nd.edu

TOP 20 BEST NATIONAL UNIVERSITY RANKING by U.S. News &

“One key factor in my decision to attend Notre Dame was the incredible academic opportunities. I entered college unsure of what I wanted to pursue, but the programs I joined helped me explore various interests and discover my passions. Notre Dame met me where I was and has supported me every step of the way. Each day, I am challenged to pursue what I believe in and continue growing.”

Connor Klimek ’27 | Louisville, KY

UNIVERSITY OF NOTRE DAME SOUTH BEND, INDIANA

students live in on-campus residence halls that foster personal growth and a vibrant campus community

• 50+ Chapels

• 70+ C.S.C. priests living in residence halls and in community on campus

• 150 Masses celebrated weekly

• One of the nation’s largest campus ministry organizations serving students from all faith backgrounds

The Institute for Social Concerns is a global leader in community-based learning and service. Its ND Bridge program places students within more than 300 community organizations worldwide.

“Whether it’s through a future career in public service, advocacy, or education, I want to use my education to uplift others with compassion, justice, and humility—values deeply rooted in my Catholic faith. At Notre Dame, I saw a community where faith and learning go hand in hand, and I knew this was the kind of environment where I could continue growing into the person God is calling me to be."

Lizbeth Cordova Lopez ’26 | Sylmar, CA

Post Graduation

CLASS OF 2024

PLACEMENT RATE

Within six months after graduation, Notre Dame student plans include:

SAMPLING OF NOTRE DAME EMPLOYERS

Amazon

Bank of America

Deloitte

FedEx

Ford Motor Company

General Motors

Goldman Sachs

Google

McKinsey & Company

Microsoft

NBC/Universal

Peace Corps

Procter and Gamble

PwC

Walt Disney

Zimmer Biomet

$80,080 TOP 3 Median salary university-wide (self-reported)

80% of Notre Dame pre-med graduates are admitted into medical school (nearly twice the national average)

Among national universities in alumni satisfaction

90% Law school acceptance rate

THE

NOTRE DAME

FAMILY

Rooted in faith and fellowship, Notre Dame’s global network of clubs is one of the most extensive in higher education. It’s where lifelong friendships are formed, hearts are united in purpose, and connections grow into forces that change the world.

150,000+ alumni around the world

224 domestic clubs

50+ international clubs

"Notre Dame exposed me to people from around the U.S. and the world, each with their own individual life stories that blessed me with new knowledge, new perspectives, and new friendships to take with me in my career. I look forward to meeting more Notre Dame alumni both in New York and now in Seattle for my job. I can’t wait to see what the Notre Dame network will expose me to!"

Dominick Blanco ’24 | New York, NY

Aid and Affordability

Average Cost of Attendance for 2025-2026

NEED-BLIND ADMISSIONS

Notre Dame is need-blind for all applicants, which means that a student’s financial situation is not considered when evaluating their application for admission.

MEET 100% OF FINANCIAL NEED

100% of a student's demonstrated financial need is met—covering the gap between the cost of attendance and what a family can reasonably contribute.

NO LOAN FINANCIAL AID OFFERS

Instead of loans, students receive grants and scholarships in financial aid offers that do not need to be paid back.

MERIT SCHOLARSHIPS

$67,607

$18,438 Tuition & Fees

Housing & Food BILLED EXPENSES

Total Billed Expenses: $86,045

OTHER EXPENSES

$1,250

$1,200

$750 Books & Supplies

Personal Expenses

Transportation

Total Other Expenses: $3,200

Notre Dame awards merit-based scholarships to a limited number of first-year applicants who demonstrate exceptional leadership, service, and intellectual promise. Priority is given to Restrictive Early Action applicants.

WITHIN REACH

The chart below represents the estimated financial aid support a student may receive and the annual estimated family cost. Eligibility for University grants and scholarships depends not just on income, but also on family size, number in college, and total assets—so aid can vary even among applicants with similar incomes.

Global Perspective

Students come from all 50 STATES AND 75 COUNTRIES

of students study abroad, ranking Notre Dame for students studying abroad 87% #3

Average student travels to attend Notre Dame 750+ MILES

IN THE U.S.

“Doing research abroad sounds daunting. But my professors and upperclass mentors encouraged me to apply for an undergraduate research grant in London during my freshman summer. Doing research abroad has taught me essential skills to navigate the world, from arranging logistics for an international trip to adapting to new cultures and finding community amidst unfamiliarity. Above all, it taught me to be independent without being alone: I knew that my Notre Dame connections would always be here to support me.”

Jun Wei Lee ‘26 | Singapore

ACADEMIC YEAR STUDY ABROAD PROGRAMS

AUSTRALIA

São

CHILE

Academic Majors

COLLEGE OF ARTS AND LETTERS

Africana Studies*

American Studies

Anthropology

Arabic

Art History

Chinese*

Classics*

Computer Science

Design

Economics

Education, Schooling, and Society*

English

Film, Television, and Theatre

French*

Gender Studies*

German*

Greek and Roman

Civilization*

History

International Economics

Italian*

Japanese*

Latino Studies*

Mathematics

Medieval Studies*

Music

Neuroscience and Behavior

Philosophy

Philosophy and Theology

Political Science

Pre-Health*

Program of Liberal Studies

Psychology

Romance Languages and Literatures*

Russian*

Sociology

Spanish*

Studio Art

Theology*

SCHOOL OF ARCHITECTURE

Architecture

COLLEGE OF SCIENCE

Applied and Computational Mathematics and Statistics

Biochemistry

Biological Sciences

Chemistry

Environmental Sciences

Mathematics

Neuroscience and Behavior

Physics

Physics in Medicine

Preprofessional Studies

Science-Computing

Science-Education

Statistics

COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING

Aerospace Engineering

Chemical Engineering

Civil Engineering

Computer Engineering

Computer Science

Electrical Engineering

Environmental Engineering

Mechanical Engineering

MENDOZA COLLEGE OF BUSINESS

Accountancy

Business Analytics

Finance

Marketing

Strategic Management

KEOUGH SCHOOL OF GLOBAL AFFAIRS

Global Affairs

Asian Studies**

Peace Studies**

“I never dreamed I’d attend Notre Dame, let alone travel to places like South Korea, my top bucket list destination, where I witnessed history unfold. Through classes, global experiences, and meaningful conversations, I’ve come to pursue my dreams, grow in heart, mind, and body, and share my story as part of a greater purpose.”

Mary Nem ’26 | St. Louis, MO

* Available as a major or supplementary major: Supplementary majors are pursued in addition to a student’s primary major.

** Available as supplementary major only.

“Being a Brazilian student who had never been to ND before the first day, it was a little overwhelming. I had very little idea of what I wanted and what path was right for me. As I met more people, I realized that my choices would appear naturally in this environment, and the people around me would help me go forward. Today, I know I want to be an entrepreneur and improve myself in different ways.”

Eduardo Amaral Viana ’28 | São Paulo, Brazil

IMPORTANT

APPLICATION DEADLINES

QuestBridge National College Match: SEPTEMBER 30

Restrictive Early Action: NOVEMBER 1

Regular Decision: JANUARY 2

Follow @ndadmissions

admissions.nd.edu/apply Office

574-631-7505

admissions@nd.edu admissions.nd.edu

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