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Paying for Notre Dame

The sticker price is rarely what families pay. Here is what Notre Dame actually costs after aid, broken down by income, with the real numbers and a calculator for your situation.

Free tuition at Notre Dame for families earning under $150,000 a year. Free tuition under $150k (starting 2026-27); full cost covered (tuition+fees+room+board) under $60k; meets 100% of demonstrated need for all admitted students.

Estimate your cost

An estimate from published averages, not an offer. Always run Notre Dame's official net price calculator and file the FAFSA/CSS Profile for your real number.

Average net price by family income

Under $30k$6,200/yr after aid
$30 to 48k$10,500/yr after aid
$48 to 75k$19,000/yr after aid
$75 to 110k$32,000/yr after aid
$110k+$55,000/yr after aid

The full cost

Sticker (cost of attendance)$84,301
Tuition & fees$61,050
Room & board$18,438
Average net price$28,500
Students on aid62%
Financial needMeets 100% of demonstrated need
International studentsNeed-blind for international students, meets full need

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