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Notre Dame, INTest-optional~11.3% admit rate

University of Notre DameSAT & ACT Scores

The middle 50% of admitted students scored 1470–1540 on the SAT and 33–35 on the ACT.

Admitted-student score ranges

Each bar shows the middle 50% (25th–75th percentile) of admitted students. Aim for the upper end to be comfortably competitive.

SAT total1470 – 1540
40080012001600

The middle 50% of admitted students scored between 1470 and 1540 on the SAT total.

ACT composite33 – 35
1122436

The middle 50% of admitted students scored between 33 and 35 on the ACT composite.

Test25th percentile75th percentile
SAT total14701540
ACT composite3335

What the “middle 50%” actually means

These are not cutoffs. The 25th percentile (1470 SAT / 33 ACT) means a quarter of admitted students scored at or below it, and the 75th percentile (1540 SAT / 35 ACT) means a quarter scored at or above it. Half of admitted students land inside the range — and students are admitted both below and above it every year, because scores are only one part of the application.

University of Notre Dame is test-optional

University of Notre Dame does not require an SAT or ACT score, but will consider one if you submit it. Because the range below reflects students who chose to submit, a score at or above the 25th percentile (1470 SAT / 33 ACT) generally strengthens your application — while a lower score is usually better left off.

Frequently Asked Questions

Honest answers about SAT and ACT scores for University of Notre Dame, from the data above.

What SAT score do I need for University of Notre Dame?+
There is no fixed cutoff. The middle 50% of recently enrolled University of Notre Dame students scored between 1470 and 1540 on the SAT, so a competitive target is around 1540 (the 75th percentile). A score near 1510 would sit close to the middle of admitted students.
Is a 1470 SAT good enough for University of Notre Dame?+
A 1470 sits at roughly the 25th percentile — about a quarter of enrolled students scored at or below it, so it is within range but on the lower end. Admitted students at that level typically stand out in other ways (grades, rigor, essays, activities). Aiming closer to 1540 gives you more margin.
What ACT score do I need for University of Notre Dame?+
The middle 50% of recently enrolled students scored 33–35 on the ACT. A composite around 35 would place you near the top of that range; 33 is roughly the 25th percentile.
Is University of Notre Dame test-optional or test-required?+
University of Notre Dame does not require an SAT or ACT score, but will consider one if you submit it. Because the range below reflects students who chose to submit, a score at or above the 25th percentile (1470 SAT / 33 ACT) generally strengthens your application — while a lower score is usually better left off.

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Score ranges describe the middle 50% of University of Notre Dame’s admitted students (Fall 2024 entering class (CDS 2024–2025)); they are not admission cutoffs or guarantees. Notre Dame has reaffirmed test-optional admissions through at least 2026–27, diverging from peers that reinstated requirements. Figures are compiled from official Common Data Set and college sources and may differ slightly from the most recent cycle — always confirm with University of Notre Dame’s admissions office.

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