Costs & Affordability
Your Path to Affordability
We are committed to making a Notre Dame undergraduate education affordable and accessible for families at all income levels.
What Will I Pay?
Family Household Income & What Our Aid Covers
Most families with income up to $60,000*
Up to $150,000*
Up to $200,000*
$200,000+*
70%+ of all undergraduates receive some type of financial aid.
*Families with assets above what is typical for their income level may not qualify for this level of support, but Notre Dame is still committed to funding 100% of demonstrated need. A family's assets might include cash and savings, investments, business net worth, other real estate, home equity, and any other assets. We exclude qualifying retirement accounts.
Affordability
Need-blind Admissions for All Students
Your ability to pay is not considered when evaluating your application for admission.
Meet 100% of Financial Need
100% of your demonstrated financial need is met—covering the gap between the cost of attendance and what your family can reasonably contribute.
Scholarships, Not Loans
While your family may choose to borrow to help fund your education, the University's financial aid offer is composed of only grants and scholarships that do not need to be paid back.
Our 4-Year Commitment to You
Your admission to Notre Dame comes with a four-year commitment. We will continue to invest in you and your education throughout your undergraduate years. You can be confident that as long as your family’s financial circumstances remain substantially the same, your Notre Dame financial aid will remain consistent. If your family's financial situation changes and you require additional assistance, we will review your application and adjust our aid to meet any additional need.
Determining Family Contribution for 2026-2027
Notre Dame estimates your family’s ability to contribute based on the financial and household information in your aid application. Our financial need formula evaluates several factors, including income, assets (excluding retirement assets) and certain expenses such as private or parochial tuition, the cost of living in your area, the size of your family and the number in college.
Estimate Your Family’s Cost
We offer three tools to help estimate what a Notre Dame education might cost. These estimates are a starting point based on basic financial details and may not capture your family's unique circumstances. If you have specific questions, please reach out to us—we're here to help.
Start here for a quick estimate.
Get an instant estimated range of what you might pay to attend Notre Dame.
Now, get a more detailed estimate.
Now that you have a basic idea of what a Notre Dame education might cost, you can get a more personalized cost estimate.
We offer two cost calculators that allow you to provide more detailed financial information. Each asks a series of questions, which will help determine what your expected financial aid offer might be and the amount of need-based scholarships and grants you might receive.
MyinTuition
3-5 minutes to complete
Net Price Calculator
15-20 minutes to complete
Average Cost of Attendance for 2026-2027
| Item | Cost |
|---|---|
| Tuition | $69,280 |
| Mandatory Fees | $514 |
| Housing and Food | $18,992 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,250 |
| Personal Expenses | $1,200 |
| Transportation | $750 |
| Total Estimated Cost | $91,986 |
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