University of Notre Dame
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Academic Information
Acceptance Rate: 12%
Average High School GPA: 3.9
Standardized Test Policy: Test-Optional
SAT Range: 1440-1540
ACT Range: 33-35
Sources: University Website, U.S. News Best Colleges, Niche.com, Wikipedia.com, Bigfuture (collegeboard.org), UniversityLiving.com, Prepscholar.com, Petersons.com
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Demographics & Costs
Undergraduate Population: Approximately 8,968
Public or Private: Private
University Religious Affiliation: Catholic
Political Leaning: Moderate
In-State Tuition: $65,025
Out-of-State Tuition: $65,025
Sources: U.S. News Best Colleges, Niche.com, Forbes America’s Top Colleges, Wikipedia
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Location & Setting
City, State: Notre Dame, Indiana
Setting: Costal Suburban
U.S. Region: Midwest
Average Winter Temperature: January daily average is 27°F (-3°C)
Average Summer Temperature: July daily average is 72°F (22°C)
Average Annual Precipitation: Approximately 41 inches (1,041mm)
Nearest Airport: South Bend International Airport (SBN) — Approximately 4 miles (15-minute drive) from campus
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Social Media
Instagram:@notredame
Swim team instagram: @ndswimdive
Twitter:@NotreDame
Facebook:University of Notre Dame
LinkedIn:University of Notre Dame
YouTube:University of Notre Dame
TikTok: @ndadmissions
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University Athletics
NCAA Division I
Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC)
Nickname: Fighting Irish
Mascot: Leprechaun
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Swimming & Diving Team
Aquatic Complex: Rolfs Aquatic Center
Head Coach: Kameron Chastain
Men’s Recruiting Questionnaire
Women’s Recruiting Questionnaire
Men’s Swim Team National Rank (SwimCloud): NR
Men’s Swim Team Conference Rank (SwimCloud): NR
Women’s Swim Team National Rank (SwimCloud): #53
Women’s Swim Team Conference Rank (SwimCloud): #12 in ACC
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U.S. News College Rankings
#18 in National Universities (tie)
#43 in Best Undergraduate Engineering Programs (tie)
At schools whose highest degree is a doctorate
#22 in First-Year Experiences (tie)
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Forbes Top Colleges
#1
America's Best Large Employers 2025
#169
America's Dream Employers 2025
#42
#30
In Private Colleges
#35
In Research Universities
#6
In The Midwest
America's Best Employers By State 2024
#40
Best Employers for New Grads 2022
#31
#183
Best Employers for Diversity 2020
#147
America's Best Value Colleges 2019
#51
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Niche Grades
Overall Grade: A+
Academics: A+
Diversity: A-
Athletics: A+
Professors: A+
Dorms: A-
Student Life: A+
Value: A
Campus: A
Party Scene: A
Location: C
Campus Food: A
Safety: B+
Best Colleges for Student-Athletes in America: Ranked #6 of 1,310
Best College for Athletics in America: Ranked #23 of 1,332
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