by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual’s Best for the Money Rankings compare the quality of a Notre Dame degree with its cost to decide whether the school is asking a fair price. Here is how Notre Dame measures up.
Notre Dame is ranked #2,525 out of 3,211 schools for value nationwide, earning a value grade of C (above average for value). Within Indiana, it ranks #48 of 59 for value.
These Notre Dame majors earned the highest value rankings from College Factual.
| Major | National Value Rank |
|---|---|
| Other Mathematics & Statistics | #4 of 8 |
| Other Statistics | #4 of 8 |
| Mathematics | #4 of 8 |
| Pre-Medicine/Pre-Medical Studies | #18 of 25 |
| Theology | #18 of 27 |
| Theological & Ministerial Studies | #25 of 34 |
| Philosophy and Religious Studies | #25 of 34 |
| Biological & Physical Sciences | #27 of 35 |
| Biological & Physical Science | #27 of 35 |
| Bachelor's Degree | #27 of 35 |
Read the full Notre Dame value report below — how it ranks within its state, how it ranks nationwide, what a degree actually costs, and whether it makes financial sense.
University of Notre Dame is ranked #1 out of #61 in Indiana for quality and #48 out of #59 for Indiana value.
Do you qualify for in-state tuition? Check the Notre Dame financial aid page to be sure.
University of Notre Dame is ranked #2,525 out of 3,211 for value nationwide.
University of Notre Dame is priced appropriately for the quality of education it provides, making it a fair value according to College Factual.
Averaged across all students — those who receive aid and those who pay full price — a year at Notre Dame costs about $48,247. Over a standard four-year bachelor's program, that adds up to an estimated $192,986 for the degree.
| Amount | |
|---|---|
| Sticker Price (before aid) | $83,271 / year |
| Net Price (students receiving aid) | $26,780 / year |
| Average Cost (all students) | $48,247 / year |
| Estimated 4-Year Cost | $192,986 |
*The average cost weights the net price paid by aid recipients against the sticker price paid by everyone else. The 4-year figure assumes the standard bachelor's length; your actual time to graduate and price may differ.
Your price depends heavily on your family income and the aid you qualify for. See the Notre Dame net price page for a fuller breakdown of what you might actually pay.
What Notre Dame costs you depends on how much aid you receive, so few students fit perfectly into averages.
Here is how the estimated 4-year cost of a Notre Dame degree breaks down by aid group, against its national value ranking.
| Nationwide Value by Aid Group | Avg Degree Cost | Value Rank | Value Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students with No Aid | $333,084 | — | — |
| All Students | $192,986 | #2,525 | C |
| Only Students Receiving Aid | $107,120 | — | — |
| In-State Value by Aid Group | Avg Degree Cost | Value Rank | Value Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students with No Aid | $333,084 | — | — |
| All Students | $192,986 | #48 | C- |
| Only Students Receiving Aid | $107,120 | — | — |
*College Factual publishes a single overall value ranking (the All Students row). The cost rows show what each aid group pays toward the same degree.
You can also see how the average net price at Notre Dame shifts with family income:
| Family Income | Avg Net Price / Year |
|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $8,873 |
| $30K–$48K | $6,216 |
| $48K–$75K | $14,841 |
| $75K–$110K | $20,449 |
| Over $110K | $46,879 |
About 62% of Notre Dame undergraduates receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $51,626 per year. Get more details on the Notre Dame financial aid you may qualify for.
College Factual determines value by weighing a school’s average total cost against its educational quality, then comparing it to other schools in the same quality tier. See the Notre Dame net price page for the cost detail.
Read the full Best for the Money Ranking Methodology.