College of Notre Dame Historical Acceptance Rate

Historical Acceptance Rates

The College of Notre Dame's overall acceptance rate for the Class of 2026 is 12.9%, with 26,506 applicants and 3,412 accepted. In contrast, the Class of 2025 had a higher acceptance rate of 14.6%, admitting 3,446 out of 23,639 applicants. Early Action (EA) rates are notably higher; for instance, EA acceptance was 27.8% for the Classes of 2024, 2023, and 2022, with around 473 students accepted each year. Regular Decision (RD) acceptance rates show a downward trend, decreasing to 11.9% in 2026 from 14.5% in 2025, indicating increasing competition among RD applicants.