College Roadmap · Family ROI Report
UNIVERSITY · CDS 2024-2025
University of Notre Dame
Prepared for Sample Student · Notre Dame, IN
Best-case 4-yr offset
$166,401
AP savings + Stamps Scholars Program
Typical 4-yr offset
$166,401
AP + avg merit × 4 · 3% receive merit
Need-based (if eligible)
up to $198,300 / 4 yrs
Admissions Reality
11.3%
Yield 61.7% · Test Required
Annual Sticker Cost
$91,986
Net after avg aid: $42,411
AP Tuition Saved
$66,401
23 credits · 1.5 semester(s)
Admissions Profile
SAT Total (mid 50%)
1455–1560
ACT Composite
33–35
GPA
Not reported
Decision Plans
REA · Rolling
92% of enrolled in top 10% of HS class; School does not report GPA.
Cost Breakdown
Tuition$69,280
Fees$514
Room & board$18,992
Cost of Attendance (sticker)$91,986
Average need-based aid− $49,575
Net price (avg)$42,411
Merit Scholarship Opportunity
Stamps Scholars ProgramFull ride
Highly competitive
Awarded to top applicants, covers full tuition and fees, and includes a discretionary fund for enrichment activities.
$25,000 /yr
AP Investment & Return
Based on Notre Dame's AP credit policy (min score 4, capped at 32 credits).
Edit AP profile
Calculus BC
+8 credits · $23,096
5
Chemistry
+4 credits · $11,548
5
Biology
+8 credits · $23,096
5
English Language
+3 credits · $8,661
4
US History
This school requires a 5 on this exam (you scored 4).
4
Credits
23
Sem. saved
1.5
Saved
$66,401
College Board Recognition
AP Scholar with Distinction
Average score of 3.5 on all AP exams taken, and scores of 3+ on 5 or more exams.
Say to the parent
"Notre Dame offers a world-class education in a faith-filled community that will challenge your child to grow intellectually, spiritually, and personally. They will be surrounded by a supportive network of faculty, staff, and peers who are committed to their success."
Say to the student
"At Notre Dame, you'll get a top-ranked education while being part of a close-knit community that feels like family. You'll have the opportunity to explore your faith, get involved in service, and make a real difference in the world."
College Admissions Co-pilot · Sourced from CDS 2024-2025 + official school financial aid & AP credit policy pagesUpdated 2026-04-22