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University of Notre Dame

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Sticker Price vs What You Actually Pay

12% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating Notre Dame enrolls a meaningful share of lower-income students.

Full Cost Breakdown

Room & Board	$17,378
Total Cost of Attendance	$83,271

What You'll Actually Pay (Net Price by Income)

After financial aid, the real cost depends on your family's income. These are average net prices for students receiving aid.

Family Income	Annual Net Price	4-Year Total
$0-30k	$7,244	$28,976
$30-48k	$7,254	$29,016
$48-75k	$11,432	$45,728
$75-110k	$18,670	$74,680
$110k+	$45,321	$181,284

Financial Aid & Student Debt at University of Notre Dame

12.0%

Pell Grant Recipients

$19,000

Median Debt at Graduation

Is University of Notre Dame Worth the Cost? (ROI Analysis)

$99,980

Median Earnings (10yr)

$19,000

Median Debt

5.3x

Earnings-to-Debt Ratio

A ratio above 2x generally means the investment pays off. University of Notre Dame — 5.3x ratio is excellent — graduates earn well relative to their debt burden.

University of Notre Dame True Cost by Family Income

12% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating Notre Dame enrolls a meaningful share of lower-income students.

Family Income	Annual Net Price	4-Year Total
$0-30k	$7,244	$28,976
$30-48k	$7,254	$29,016
$48-75k	$11,432	$45,728
$75-110k	$18,670	$74,680
$110k+	$45,321	$181,284

Cost Breakdown

Room & Board	$17,378
Total Cost of Attendance	$83,271

Financial Aid & Student Debt

12.0%

Pell Grant Recipients

Students from low-income families

$19,000

Median Debt at Graduation

Federal loans only

$86,210

Median Earnings (6yr)

6 years after enrollment

University of Notre Dame Tuition & Cost FAQs

How much does University of Notre Dame actually cost per year?

University of Notre Dame's sticker price (cost of attendance) is $83,271/yr — that includes tuition, room and board, and fees. After financial aid, the average family pays just $17,984/yr, a 78% discount off sticker price.

Does University of Notre Dame offer good financial aid?

12% of University of Notre Dame students receive Pell Grants (federal need-based aid). Most US colleges including University of Notre Dame also award institutional grants on top of federal aid — apply via FAFSA, plus the CSS Profile if University of Notre Dame requires it.

What income bracket pays the least at University of Notre Dame?

Families earning under $30,000/yr typically pay around $7,244/yr at University of Notre Dame after financial aid, while families earning over $110,000/yr pay closer to $45,321/yr. The full breakdown by income bracket is in the True Cost table above.

Is University of Notre Dame worth the cost?

University of Notre Dame graduates earn a median of $99,980 10 years post-graduation. Against a 4-year sticker cost of about $333,084 (less for most families with aid), grads typically recoup the investment within several years of work.