What's the GPA needed for Notre Dame?

Hi guys, Notre Dame is top of my list and I've been pretty stressed about having the right GPA. What GPA do I need, ballpark?

Notre Dame University is highly competitive and generally, successful applicants have strong academic records. While there isn't a specified minimum GPA Notre Dame requires for admission, the average GPA of admitted students tends to be quite high.

For context, the middle 50% of students admitted to Notre Dame have a weighted high school GPA between 4.00 and 4.44. This indicates that half of the students accepted to Notre Dame have a GPA within this range. In essence, aiming for a GPA of at least a 4.0 on a weighted scale will make you a competitive candidate in terms of GPA.

However, remember that other aspects of your application such as standardized test scores, your essays, and extracurricular involvement are also important factors in the admissions process at Notre Dame. Also, having a GPA below the average does not render you ineligible; if you have unique strengths in other areas, they could offset a slightly lower GPA. This applies vice versa as well — a high GPA alone does not guarantee admission.

As a final note, while it's beneficial to aim for strong academic performance, it's also important to pursue challenging coursework. Taking rigorous classes - such as honors, AP or IB courses - could demonstrate to Notre Dame (and other universities) your dedication, resilience, and readiness for college-level work.