College of Notre Dame Early Action Acceptance Rate

The College of Notre Dame's Early Action (EA) acceptance rate for the application year 2026 stands at 27.8%, with 473 out of 1,701 applicants gaining admission. This figure mirrors the rates from the previous two years, indicating stability in their EA acceptance rate, which has remained consistently at 27.8% since the application year 2024. Notably, this is a significant increase from the 15.0% acceptance rate recorded for the application year 2025, demonstrating a more favorable outlook for early applicants in recent years. Overall, the historical trends reveal a strong and competitive EA process at Notre Dame.