At a glance
Average net price
$26,780
In-state, after aid
6-year graduation rate
95.2%
Admission rate
11%
Undergrad size
8,818
In-state tuition
$65,025
Out-of-state tuition
$65,025
Cost of attendance
$83,271
Median earnings (10y)
$99,980
Admissions
- SAT average
- 1,520
- ACT midpoint
- 34
- Retention
- 99.1%
- Locale
- Suburb
Programs breakdown
20 program areas reported · Academic mix is led by stem (41%), business (25%), social sciences (18%).
- STEM41%
- Health3%
- Business25%
- Humanities & arts14%
- Social sciences18%
- Business24.8%~2,189 students/yr · BusinessCompare schools
- Engineering14.0%~1,238 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Social sciences14.0%~1,235 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- Biological sciences12.9%~1,134 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Computer science7.6%~669 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Mathematics3.6%~318 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~292 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Psychology2.8%~247 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~232 students/yr · HealthCompare schools
- ~205 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~165 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Architecture1.8%~157 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- English1.6%~138 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Liberal arts1.2%~108 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- History1.2%~105 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~86 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~86 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- Theology0.9%~75 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~71 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~67 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
Share of all degrees and certificates awarded in each broad CIP-2 program area (U.S. Department of Education, latest reporting year). Estimated students/yr = share × undergrad size.
Specific majors offered
40 specific majors with reported completions. Earnings shown are median annual earnings 1 year after graduation; debt is median student-loan debt at graduation.
| Major | Credential | Grads | Median earnings | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Master's | 538 | — | — |
| Finance and Financial Management Services. | Bachelor's | 531 | $84,618 | $19,000 |
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods. | Master's | 530 | — | — |
| Economics. | Bachelor's | 501 | $69,070 | $19,965 |
| Law. | First professional | 376 | $87,638 | — |
| Political Science and Government. | Bachelor's | 352 | $43,036 | $19,000 |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General. | Bachelor's | 302 | $80,593 | $19,000 |
| Neurobiology and Neurosciences. | Bachelor's | 252 | $21,357 | $19,500 |
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods. | Bachelor's | 247 | — | $19,000 |
| Mathematics and Statistics, Other. | Bachelor's | 239 | $74,224 | $19,000 |
| Applied Mathematics. | Master's | 215 | — | — |
| Psychology, General. | Bachelor's | 209 | $38,685 | $19,015 |
| Mechanical Engineering. | Bachelor's | 203 | $72,690 | $19,000 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | Master's | 174 | — | — |
| Health/Medical Preparatory Programs. | Bachelor's | 168 | $15,774 | $18,520 |
| Biology, General. | Bachelor's | 160 | $14,868 | $20,750 |
| Chemical Engineering. | Bachelor's | 148 | $73,118 | $19,000 |
| Theological and Ministerial Studies. | Master's | 141 | $43,183 | — |
| Accounting and Related Services. | Bachelor's | 136 | $66,502 | $19,000 |
| Marketing. | Bachelor's | 135 | $54,502 | $19,000 |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics. | Bachelor's | 130 | $37,909 | $19,250 |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft. | Bachelor's | 129 | $41,882 | $19,000 |
| Biological and Physical Sciences. | Bachelor's | 118 | $40,806 | $19,000 |
| History. | Bachelor's | 106 | $47,439 | $19,000 |
| Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering. | Bachelor's | 105 | $75,696 | $19,000 |
| Engineering Science. | Master's | 102 | $88,113 | — |
| Theological and Ministerial Studies. | Bachelor's | 102 | $20,151 | $19,000 |
| English Language and Literature, General. | Bachelor's | 96 | $39,143 | $19,500 |
| International/Globalization Studies. | Bachelor's | 94 | — | — |
| Philosophy. | Bachelor's | 88 | $23,992 | $20,793 |
| Educational Administration and Supervision. | Master's | 84 | — | — |
| Business/Commerce, General. | Master's | 84 | — | — |
| Sociology. | Bachelor's | 81 | — | $19,800 |
| International/Globalization Studies. | Master's | 80 | — | — |
| Business/Commerce, General. | Bachelor's | 78 | $64,167 | — |
| Mathematics. | Bachelor's | 77 | $64,754 | $19,000 |
| Architecture. | Bachelor's | 75 | $58,141 | $28,419 |
| Civil Engineering. | Bachelor's | 72 | $67,169 | $20,100 |
| Computational Science. | Master's | 68 | — | — |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | Bachelor's | 67 | $34,497 | $18,800 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard Field of Study. Earnings cover graduates who received federal financial aid and are working / not enrolled. Cells marked "—" are not reported or were suppressed for privacy.
About University of Notre Dame
University of Notre Dame is a large institution located in Notre Dame, Indiana, primarily awarding the bachelor's degree. It enrolls roughly 8,818 undergraduate students in a suburb setting. The most popular fields of study include Business, Engineering, Social sciences.
Cost & tuition
The average net price at University of Notre Dame — what a typical student actually pays after grants and scholarships — is $26,780 per year, which is above the national average compared to other U.S. institutions. Published tuition is $65,025 per year before aid. Total cost of attendance, including housing, books, and living expenses, comes to about $83,271 annually.
Graduation & earnings outcomes
The 6-year graduation rate is 95.2%, a strong completion outcome. 99.1% of first-time students return for a second year, a useful proxy for student satisfaction and academic fit. Ten years after enrolling, the median graduate earns $99,980 per year according to U.S. Department of Education earnings tracking.
Programs & majors
University of Notre Dame confers degrees and certificates across 20 broad program areas, with the largest concentrations of completions in Business, Engineering, Social sciences. Grouped into wider academic categories, the mix is led by stem (41% of credentials), business (25% of credentials), social sciences (18% of credentials), which gives a quick read on the school's overall academic profile. Use the programs breakdown below to see every reported area, an estimated number of students per program per year, and links to compare other U.S. colleges in the same field.
Admissions
University of Notre Dame accepts 11% of applicants, making it highly selective. Admitted students have an average SAT score around 1,520. The ACT midpoint for admitted students is roughly 34.
Location & campus
Set in Notre Dame, Indiana (suburb), University of Notre Dame draws students from across Indiana and beyond. Prospective students often weigh proximity, cost of living, and local industry demand when choosing between schools in this area.
Frequently asked questions about University of Notre Dame
Q.How much does University of Notre Dame cost?
The average net price at University of Notre Dame is $26,780 per year after grants and scholarships, with total cost of attendance around $83,271.
Q.What is the graduation rate at University of Notre Dame?
University of Notre Dame has a 6-year graduation rate of 95.2% according to the latest U.S. Department of Education data.
Q.How hard is it to get into University of Notre Dame?
University of Notre Dame admits 11% of applicants, which is considered highly selective.
Q.How much do University of Notre Dame graduates earn?
Ten years after enrolling, the median University of Notre Dame graduate earns $99,980 per year.
Q.What is tuition at University of Notre Dame?
Published tuition is $65,025 in-state. Most students pay less than the sticker price after financial aid.
Q.Where is University of Notre Dame located?
University of Notre Dame is located in Notre Dame, Indiana (ZIP 46556).
Data on this page comes from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and IPEDS, the federal sources colleges are required to report to. Net price, graduation rate, and earnings figures reflect the latest available federal release. Always verify current tuition and program availability directly with University of Notre Dame at their official website.