SAT Scores for Notre Dame

I really want to go to Notre Dame, but I'm not sure if my SAT score is competitive enough. Does anyone know what the average SAT score for admitted students is?

Sure, I can shed some light on that! For the most recent class admitted to Notre Dame, the middle 50% SAT range was between 1450 to 1550. This means that 25% of admitted students scored below 1450, 50% scored between 1450 and 1550, and 25% scored above 1550.

Keep in mind that these are just averages, and Notre Dame, like many other schools, does consider other factors in their admissions process beyond test scores. They review your application holistically, considering factors such as your high school coursework, grade trend, GPA, extracurricular activities, essays, and, if applicable, an optional alumni interview (a way to demonstrate interest at Notre Dame).

If your SAT score falls below the middle 50% range, don't be discouraged. There are many students with scores below the range who are admitted because of other strong components in their application. Focus on the parts of your application that you can still improve, like your essays and supplement responses. These are a great way to highlight your unique qualities and experiences, and you might want to spend more time refining them, especially if your SAT score isn't exactly where you'd like it to be.