A Notre Dame education is possible for families at all income levels.
What Will You Pay?
Family Household Income & What Our Aid Covers
Most families with income up to $60,000*
Tuition, fees, housing, and food
Up to $150,000*
At least full tuition
Up to $200,000*
At least half tuition
$200,000+*
Full demonstrated need
70%+ of all undergraduates receive some type of financial aid.
*Families with significant 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, home equity, business net worth, other real estate, and any other assets. We exclude qualifying retirement accounts.
You can afford Notre Dame
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.
Testimonials
We invest in you
Notre Dame is one of fewer than 60 schools in the nation that meet 100% of a family’s demonstrated financial need.
Financial aid was huge for my family and me. I thought my only options would be to attend a school in my home state; however I came to realize that Notre Dame would meet 100% of our financial need. They’ll meet you all the way, wherever you are.
Mark Metryoos ’25
A student’s financial situation is not considered when evaluating their application for admission
Notre Dame is one of only 10 U.S. colleges and universities that is need-blind and meets 100% of demonstrated financial need for all undergraduate students.
As a first-generation traditional college student and daughter of a single mother, affordability was a primary concern when considering colleges. Besides earning multiple scholarships, receiving a generous financial aid package solidified my choice to call Notre Dame my home. It’s been the best decision to come to Notre Dame.
Cheyenne Stewart ’26
Every family’s financial picture is different
We take the time to understand your unique circumstances, and then we create your personalized financial aid plan using University scholarships and grants—money that never has to be repaid. Our financial aid offers are 100% loan-free. You don't have to navigate this process alone; we are here to walk alongside your family and support you every step of the way.
A big reason why I chose Notre Dame was because of the financial aid package that I received. I applied to a lot of different schools to see what my options would be. I knew I had to choose a school based on what was financially feasible for my family and me. Notre Dame ended up providing me the most generous offer and I am so grateful that I called Notre Dame my home these last four years.
Savannah Carr ’24
Determining Family Contribution for 2026-2027
Notre Dame will estimate your family's ability to contribute to your education expenses on a yearly basis, based on the financial and household information you provide in your financial aid application. The need analysis formula takes into account many factors, some of which include income, assets (not including retirement assets), certain expenses (e.g., medical expenses), family size, and 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.
The best way to get a sense of how much you’ll actually pay for your education is to apply for financial aid. Families are often surprised at the generous amount of aid available to them.
