Notre Dame Historical Acceptance Rate

Historical Acceptance Rates

The University of Notre Dame's overall acceptance rate for the application year 2024 is 11.2%, with 29,942 applicants and 3,374 admitted students, reflecting a slight decline from 12.38% in 2023. Historical trends show a consistent decrease in acceptance rates, dropping from 15.07% in 2021 and 18.98% in 2020. The acceptance rate has notably declined from 19.79% in 2015 to the current rate, indicating increasing competitiveness in the admissions process. Additionally, application numbers have risen significantly over this period, with applicants growing from 18,157 in 2015 to nearly 30,000 in 2024.