College of Notre Dame Domestic Students Acceptance Rate

The College of Notre Dame's acceptance rate for domestic applicants in the most recent application year (2026) is 12.0%, with 2,890 students accepted out of 24,098 applicants. This figure is consistent with the previous year (2025), which had an acceptance rate of 14.6% but saw fewer applicants (20,113) leading to 2,930 acceptances. In the years prior, the acceptance rate has fluctuated, with a high of 13.0% in 2022, indicating a generally competitive admissions landscape. Notably, the acceptance rate has declined from 12.9% in 2026 to stabilize again at 12.0% recently, reflecting the increasing competitiveness for spots at the college.