University of Notre Dame

Private College · Located in Notre Dame, IN · VetLink Partner since 2016

Admissions Numbers

• 10 VetLink applicants matriculated

• Notre Dame is test-optional through at least 2025-26, meaning you are not required to submit scores from ACT and/or SAT exams when you apply. This policy applies to both first-year and transfer students.

• 30-60% veterans applied first year*

• 40-70% veterans applied as transfer*

• 3.85 Average GPA of VetLink applicants*

  (*applicant reported)

How to Apply

Application available on Common App and Apply Coalition with SCOIR

• Notre Dame Writing Supplement

• Official transcript(s)

• Letters of evaluation from teacher

• Counselor evaluation (Recommended)

• Standardized test scores (Optional)

• Application fee (Waiver available)

Admissions Deadlines

• Restrictive Early Action Deadline: November 1

• Regular Decision Application Deadline: January 3

• Transfer Spring Enrollment Deadline: October 1

• Transfer Fall Enrollment Deadline: March 15

Demographics

8,874 enrolled undergraduate students

52% Males // 48% Females

18.7% First generation & low socioeconomic

Academics

75 Degree programs

9:1 student-faculty ratio

90% of classes have fewer than 50 students

Top Academic Programs

Econometrics and Quantitative Economics

Finance

Political Science and Government

Accounting

Computer and Information Sciences

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Financial Aid & Scholarships

• $83,271 Cost of attendance for full time Undergraduate programs

• Need-Blind Admissions

• Notre Dame participates in the Yellow Ribbon Program with eligible undergraduates qualifying for support that covers the remaining tuition that the GI Bill doesn't cover

• Notre Dame is one of only nine universities that is need-blind for all admitted students, domestic and international, covering 100% of financial need of every admitted undergrad who qualifies for assistance

• 100% demonstrated financial need met

• 70% of all undergraduates received some type of financial aid in 2021-22

• $55,100 median need-based scholarship awarded to incoming first-year students

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Veterans Campus Life

• Warrior-Scholar Project - 1-2 week academic preparatory program

• ND Office of Military & Veterans Affairs - responsible for making the Notre Dame experience robust, inclusive, and vibrant for military-connected students

• Meruelo Family Center for Career Development - learn and discover meaningful careers to be a force for good in the world

• 500+ recognized student groups

Knowledge in Action

33% undergraduates participate in original research; $244M in record-breaking research awards

66%+ of the University’s undergraduates participate in a study abroad program through nearly 50 international study programs & a network of 11 Global Gateways & centers

89% of students participate in internships or research projects

Alumni & Outcomes

151,415 Active Alumni Worldwide

96% Graduation Rate

98% of students are successful in finding career opportunities (jobs, graduate school, or volunteer work) within six months of graduation

25%+ of Notre Dame seniors pursue graduate school as a first destination

~84% of Notre Dame pre-med students are admitted to medical school

90% law school acceptance rate

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