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Notre Dame SAT Scores

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SAT scores needed to get into University of Notre Dame

Average Score and SAT Requirements

Average SAT Score 1490

The average composite SAT score for admitted University of Notre Dame freshman is 1490 out of 1600. Notre Dame students have the 38th highest average SAT score in the United States. For perspective, a 1490 is in the 99th percentile of all SAT test takers.

SAT Score Range 1440 to 1540

The middle fifty percent of incoming students have SAT composite scores ranging from 1440 to 1540. The 75th percentile score is 1540 while the 25th percentile score is 1440.

Minimum SAT score requirement

The lowest SAT score accepted is not reported by Notre Dame but we estimate it to be around a 1390 total composite SAT score.

Average SAT Math Score 755

The average score for Notre Dame students on the math portion of the SAT is 755 out of 800. The 25th percentile of students score a 730 and the 75th percentile score 780.

Average SAT Reading Score 735

The 25th and 75th percentile range for SAT reading scores range from 710 to 760 and the average score for University of Notre Dame students is 735.

Number of Students Submitting SAT Scores

29 percent of students submit SAT scores with their application to University of Notre Dame

Admission Chances by SAT Score

Below are estimated chances of being accepted at University of Notre Dame based on SAT score ranges and the overall admission rate of 12.4%. These chances assume you have an average GPA for the school, around 3.91.

Can I get into Notre Dame with a 1540 SAT?

  • Score competitiveness Very Good

An SAT score of 1540 or higher is very competitive at Notre Dame and is a better score than three quarters of students who are accepted. While having an above average chance of acceptance, admission is very competitive. The estimated chance of getting in is around 21% or higher.

Can I get into Notre Dame with a 1490 SAT?

  • Score competitiveness Above Average

Scores between 1490 to 1530 are above average giving you an advantage over most applicants. While scores in this range are higher than many who apply, admission is extremely competitive. The estimated chance of being accepted is around 12% to 19%.

Can I get into Notre Dame with a 1440 SAT?

  • Score competitiveness Below Average

SAT scores between 1440 to 1480 are still in the middle range of accepted students a but a little lower than the average. You can get in and have about a 7% to 11% percent chance of being admitted.

Can I get into Notre Dame with a 1390 SAT?

  • Score competitiveness Reach

SAT scores from 1390 to 1430 are on the very low end of the range where students are accepted. Scores in this range are not competitive with most other applicants but you still have a chance. We estimate scores in this range have less than a 6% chance of admission to Notre Dame . SAT scores below 1390 likely fall out of the range where students are regularly accepted.

Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2023 starting class
Admission chances to University of Notre Dame by SAT score
SAT Score Admission Chances
1600 36%
1590 33%
1580 30%
1570 28%
1560 25%
1550 23%
1540 21%
1530 19%
1520 17%
1510 15%
1500 13%
1490 12%
1480 11%
1470 10%
1460 8%
1450 8%
1440 7%
1430 6%
1420 5%
1410 5%
1400 4%
1390 4%
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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=152080 IPEDS survey data for University of Notre Dame.