Expected Family Contribution
Families are often surprised at how affordable a Notre Dame education can be. To give you an idea of the financial aid resources you may receive and the remaining cost to your family, see the chart below. This shows the need-based University scholarship, student loan, and employment offered, and the estimated annual out-of-pocket cost to your family.
2022 Incoming First-year Class
2022-2023 Academic Year Tuition and Fees: $60,301 + Room and Meals: $16,710= $77,011
The estimated cost for books, personal expenses, and transportation is $3,220 for a total of $80,211.
Parent Income |
Student |
Scholarships & Grants |
Loan and/or Student Employment |
Family Cost |
---|---|---|---|---|
Under $40,000 | 181 | $76,750 | $1,000 | $2,450 |
$40,000 - $65,000 | 122 | $74,700 | $2,150 | $3,350 |
$65,000 - $80,000 | 60 | $70,300 | $3,700 | $6,200 |
$80,000 - $100,000 | 79 | $66,500 | $2,950 | $10,750 |
$100,000 - $140,000 | 156 | $60,100 | $4,450 | $15,650 |
$140,000 - $180,000 | 143 | $51,850 | $4,700 | $23,650 |
$180,000 - $250,000 | 174 | $39,050 | $2,900 | $38,250 |
$250,000+* | 155** | $19,100 | $2,900 | $58,200 |
Summary | 1,071 | $59,000 | $2,900 | $18,300 |
The figures above include median need-based University Scholarships, Federal Pell, and Supplemental Grants. *Most who qualify have two (or more) children in college and average assets. |
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Current student Bailey Jordan explains the Expected Family Contribution.