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Costs & Affordability

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We are committed to making a Notre Dame education affordable and accessible for families at all income levels.

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Notre Dame is committed to providing an exceptional education regardless of a family’s financial circumstances. We offer financial aid that meets 100% of every student’s demonstrated financial need regardless of background, socioeconomic status, or the ability to pay for college.

  • 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.

  • No Loan Aid Offers

    Instead of loans, you'll receive grants and scholarships in financial aid offers that do not need to be paid back.

What Will You Pay?

The chart below represents the estimated financial aid support a student may receive and the annual estimated family cost. Eligibility for University grants and scholarships depends not just on income, but also on family size, number in college, and total assets—so aid can vary even among applicants with similar incomes.

Annual Income Percentage Who
Qualify For Aid		 Average Scholarships* Estimated Family Cost
Under $40,000 100% $88,045 $1,200
$40,000 - $65,000 100% $85,745 $3,500
$65,000 - $100,000 98% $79,445 $9,800
$100,000 - $140,000 98% $70,545 $18,700
$140,000 - $180,000 97% $62,445 $26,800
$180,000 - $250,000 95% $50,045 $39,200
$250,000+** 57% $22,645 $66,600

* Includes University Scholarships, Federal Pell, and Supplemental Grants. 
** Most who qualify have two (or more) children in college pursuing their undergraduate degrees.

Average cost of attendance for 2025-2026 academic year: tuition and fees $67,607, room and meals $18,438 for total direct costs of $86,045. The estimated cost for books, personal expenses, and transportation is $3,200.

 

Estimate Your Cost

Alejandro Alex Villalvazo '26

"Financial aid was a huge factor in choosing Notre Dame. They really stood out in terms of the financial aid staff making the process seamless for me, including having one-on-one consultations with my family and me so we understood our financial aid offer. They were willing to help me navigate this process and it really showed me how much they care for the students here."

Alejandro "Alex" Villalvazo ’26

Average Cost of Attendance for 2025-2026

Item Cost
Tuition and Fees $67,607
Housing and Food $18,438
Books and Supplies $1,250
Personal Expenses $1,200
Transportation $750
Total Estimated Cost $89,245

Estimate Your Cost

The best way to get a sense of how much you’ll actually pay for your education is to apply for financial aid. These tools will provide initial estimates as you begin the process.

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