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Notre Dame Score Requirements
The University of Notre Dame has an average SAT score of 1510, with a 25th percentile of 1470 and a 75th percentile of 1540. The ACT average score is 34, with the range being 33 for the 25th percentile and 35 for the 75th percentile. For English proficiency tests, the average TOEFL score is 100, with a minimum requirement of 100, while the average IELTS score stands at 7.5, also with a minimum of 7.5. The average GPA is 4.06 (weighted) and 3.8 (unweighted). Additionally, the College allows superscoring for standardized tests and has a test-optional policy.
GPA Requirements
Average Weighted GPA
Average Unweighted GPA
The University of Notre Dame reports a weighted average GPA of 4.06 for undergraduate admissions. The unweighted average GPA stands at 3.8. Data regarding the 25th and 75th percentiles for both weighted and unweighted GPAs is not disclosed.
More DetailsSAT Requirements
1470-1540
Average: 1510
Submitting SAT: 32%
Math: 735-790
Reading: 720-770
The University of Notre Dame reports an average SAT score of 1510, with a 25th percentile score of 1470 and a 75th percentile score of 1540. For the SAT Math component, the 25th percentile is 735, while the 75th percentile is 790. In the Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (ERW) section, the 25th percentile is 720 and the 75th percentile is 770. Notably, 32% of students submitted SAT scores as part of their application.
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33-35
Average: 34
Submitting ACT: 26%
Math: -
English: -
Reading: -
Science: -
The University of Notre Dame has an average ACT score of 34, with a 25th percentile score of 33 and a 75th percentile score of 35. About 26% of students submit ACT scores as part of their application. Specific component scores for math, English, reading, and science are not disclosed.
More DetailsTOEFL Requirements
100-100
Average: 100
Minimum: 100
Listening: -
Reading: -
Speaking: -
Writing: -
The University of Notre Dame requires a minimum TOEFL score of 100 for undergraduate admissions. The average TOEFL score is also 100, with both the 25th and 75th percentiles at 100. Specific component scores for listening, reading, speaking, and writing are not disclosed.
More DetailsSuperscoring Allowed
The University of Notre Dame allows superscoring for undergraduate admissions. Superscoring means that the college considers the highest individual section scores across multiple test dates to create the best possible composite score for applicants. This policy can benefit students who may not perform consistently across all sections of standardized tests, as it allows them to showcase their strongest performances.
More DetailsTest Optional
Self-Reporting Allowed
The University of Notre Dame is test optional, meaning that applicants are not required to submit standardized test scores for admission. Additionally, it allows candidates to self-report their scores, which means students can provide their SAT or ACT results without needing to submit official test reports initially. About 32% of applicants choose to submit SAT scores, while 26% submit ACT scores; the combined percentage exceeds 100% because some students submit both types of scores.
More DetailsIB Requirements
41-43
Average: 42
The University of Notre Dame has an average IB score of 42, with a 25th percentile score of 41 and a 75th percentile score of 43. Recommended higher-level subjects include Math AA, Biology, Chemistry, and Psychology, while recommended standard-level subjects are English B, History, and Physics.
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