Freshman Admission Requirements

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Entrance Difficulty

Moderately Difficult: More than 75% of freshmen were in the top 50% of their high school class and scored over 1010 on the SAT I or over 18 on the ACT; about 85% or fewer of all applicants accepted.

High School Preparation

High School Graduation

High school diploma required and GED is not accepted

High School Program

College preparatory program is recommended

High School Units Required or Recommended

High School Units Required or Recommended

Subject	Required Units	Recommended Units
English	4
Mathematics	3	4
Science	2	4
Foreign Language		2
Social Studies	2	4
History
Academic Electives

Examinations

Examinations

Exam	Required Units	Scores Due in Admissions Office
SAT or ACT	Required	August 15
SAT Only
ACT Only
SAT and SAT Subject Tests, or ACT
SAT Subject Tests Only
SAT Essay Component Policy	Not Reported
ACT Writing Test Policy	Writing component recommended
ACT Writing Test Policy	SAT: Not used ACT: Not used

Applying for Admission

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Admissions Office

Address

54515 State Road 933 North
PO Box 308

City, State, Zip

Notre Dame, IN 46556-0308

Phone

(574) 239-8400

Fax

(574) 239-8323

E-mail

admissions@hcc-nd.edu

Application Dates and Fees

Regular Admisson Deadline

January 15

Application Fee

No fee required

Application Fee Waiver

Not reported

Regular Admission Notification

Rolling

Accept Offer of Admission

By May 1 or within 3 weeks if notified after May 1

Waiting List Used

No

Defer Admission

Student can defer admission

Transfer Admission

Transfer applications accepted

Early Admission

Early Decision Offered

No

Early Decision Deadline

December 15

Early Decision Notification

 

Early Action Offered

No

Early Action Deadline

 

Early Action Notification

 

Application Form

Common Application

Accepted, supplemental forms required

Universal College Application

Not accepted

Electronic Application

Available

Other Application Requirements

Interview

Not Required

Essay or Personal Statement

Recommended for all freshmen

Letters of Recommendation

2 recommended for all freshmen

Other

 

Financial Need

Financial need is not a consideration in the admissions process

Selection of Students

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Selection of Students

Factor	Very Important	Important	Considered	Not Considered
Rigor of Secondary School Record	X
Academic GPA	X
Standardized Tests	X
Class Rank		X
Recommendations			X
Essay		X
Interview			X
Level of Applicant's Interest		X
Extracurricular Activities		X
Volunteer Work			X
Particular Talent/Ability			X
Character/Personal Qualities			X
First Generation to Attend College			X
State Residency				X
Geographic Residence				X
Relation with Alumnus			X
Religious Affiliation/Commitment				X
Ethnicity				X
Work Experience			X

Profile of Fall Admission

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Overall Admission Rate

91% of 638 applicants were admitted

Women

93% of 294 applicants were admitted

Men

89% of 344 applicants were admitted

Students Enrolled

361 (62%) of 578 admitted students enrolled

Women

142 (52%) of 272 admitted students enrolled

Men

219 (72%) of 306 admitted students enrolled

Early Decision Admission Rate

 

Early Action Admission Rate

 

Students Offered Wait List

 

Students Accepting Wait List Position

 

Students Admitted From Wait List

 

Grade Point Average of Enrolled Freshmen (4.0 scale)

Average GPA

3.20

3.75 and Above

18%

3.50 - 3.74

10%

3.25 - 3.49

11%

3.00 - 3.24

22%

2.50 - 2.99

27%

2.00 - 2.49

12%

SAT Scores of Enrolled Freshmen

SAT Math

Not reported

Score of 700 - 800

Not reported

Score of 600 - 700

Not reported

Score of 500 - 600

Not reported

Score of 400 - 500

Not reported

Score of 300 - 400

Not reported

Score of 200 - 300

Not reported

SAT EBRW

Not reported

Score of 700 - 800

Not reported

Score of 600 - 700

Not reported

Score of 500 - 600

Not reported

Score of 400 - 500

Not reported

Score of 300 - 400

Not reported

Score of 200 - 300

Not reported

ACT Scores of Enrolled Freshmen

ACT Composite

22 average
18-24 range of middle 50%

Score of 30 - 36

Not reported

Score of 24 - 29

Not reported

Score of 18 - 23

Not reported

Score of 12 - 17

Not reported

Score of 6 - 11

Not reported

Score of 5 or Below

Not reported

Other Qualifications of Enrolled Freshmen

High School Class Rank

 

National Merit Scholar

Not reported

Valedictorian

Not reported

Class President

Not reported

Student Government Officer

Not reported

Tuition and Expenses

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Cost of Attendance

$39,360

Tuition and Fees

$28,860

Room and Board

$10,500

Books and Supplies

Not reported

Other Expenses

Not reported

Payment Plans

Installment plan

Applying for Financial Aid

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Financial Aid Office

Email

Web Site

Financial Aid Web Site

Net Price Calculator URL

Net Price Calculator URL

Application Process

Application Deadline

Priority deadline March 1

Award Notification

On a rolling basis beginning March 15

Methodology for Awarding Institutional Aid

Federal Methodology

Forms Required	Cost to File
FAFSA Code is 007263	Free

Profile of 2017 - 18 Financial Aid

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Freshman

Financial Aid Applicants

Not reported

Found to Have Financial Need

Not reported

Received Financial Aid

Not reported

Need Fully Met

Not reported

Average Percent of Need Met

Not reported

Average Award

Not reported

Need-Based Gift

Not reported

Need-Based Self-Help

Not reported

Merit-Based Gift

Not reported

Merit-Based Gift

Not reported

All Undergraduates

Financial Aid Applicants

Not reported

Found to Have Financial Need

Not reported

Received Financial Aid

Not reported

Need Fully Met

Not reported

Average Percent of Need Met

Not reported

Average Award

Not reported

Need-Based Gift

Not reported

Need-Based Self-Help

Not reported

Merit-Based Gift

Not reported

Merit-Based Gift

Not reported

Borrowing

2016 Graduates Who Took Out Loans

Not reported

Average Indebtedness of 2016 Graduates

Not reported

Parents of Students Receiving Aid

Not reported

Parents of Students Not Receiving Aid

Not reported

Financial Aid Programs

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Loans

Federal Loans

Federal Perkins loans

State Loans

 

Other Loans

Alternative loans

Scholarships and Grants

Need-Based Available

Federal Pell grants, SEOG, State scholarships, Institutional scholarships, Private scholarships

Non-Need–Based Available

None

Non-Need Awards

Academic Interest/Achievement Award Areas

Not reported

Number of Awards

Not reported

Top Areas (By Money Awarded)

 

Creative Arts/Performance Award Areas

Not reported

Number of Awards

Not reported

Top Areas (By Money Awarded)

 

Special Achievements/Activities Award Areas

Not reported

Number of Awards

Not reported

Top Areas (By Money Awarded)

 

Special Characteristics Award Areas

Not reported

Number of Awards

Not reported

Top Areas (By Money Awarded)

 

Employment

Work-Study Programs

Federal work study available

Average Earnings from On-Campus Employment

Not reported

Academic Calendar System

Semester

Summer Session

Offered

General Catalog/Bulletin

Online Catalog

Undergraduate Education

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Undergraduate Majors

Most Popular Disciplines

Business/marketing, Psychology, Communication/journalism

Combined Liberal Arts/Professional Degree Programs

None

Special Programs

Student-designed major, Double major, Honors program, Independent study, Internships, Study abroad, Summer session

Study Abroad

Offered

Online Degrees

No online degree programs

Curriculum and Graduation Requirements

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General Education/Core Curriculum

Required

Computer

Students not required to own/lease a computer

Foreign Language

Not required

Math/Science

Required for all students

Faculty and Instruction

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Full-Time Faculty

23

Part-Time Faculty

50

Full-Time Faculty with Ph.D./Terminal Degree

22%

Regular Class Size

Not reported

Discussion Section/Lab Class Size

Not reported

Advanced Placement

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International Baccalaureate

Accepted

Advanced Placement (AP) Examinations

Not accepted for placement and credit

Sophomore Standing

Not available

Academic Resources

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Library Available on Campus

Yes

Holdings

31,787

Computer Ownership

Students not required to own/lease a computer

Computers Available on Campus

60

Internet/E-mail Access

Not reported

Academic Support Services

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Remedial Instruction

Offered

Tutoring

Available

Services for Learning Disabled Students

Available

Services for Physically Disabled Students

Wheelchair access

Graduate/Professional School Education

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Master's Degrees Offered

Not reported

Master's Programs of Study

Doctoral Degrees Offered

Not reported

Doctoral Programs of Study

Location and Setting

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Notre Dame Population

107,789

Nearest Metropolitan Area

Chicago, Indianapolis

Campus Size

150 acres

Weather

Temperature

16 average low in January, 80 average high in September

Rain

132 rainy days per year

Getting Around

Campus Map

Map

Nearest Bus Station

3 miles from campus in South Bend

Nearest Train Station

9 miles from campus in Niles

Housing

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College Housing

College offers housing to students

Types of Housing

Men only housing, women only housing

Students in College Housing

67% of all students

Housing Requirements

Freshmen and sophomores are required to live on campus

Freshman Housing Guarantee

Freshmen are guaranteed housing

Students Living Off Campus/Commuting

33%

Off-Campus Housing Assistance

 

Security

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24-Hour Emergency Phone/Alarm Devices

Available

24-Hour Security Patrols

Not available

Late-Night Transport/Escort Services

Available

Electronically Operated Housing Entrances

Available

Other

 

Personal Support Services

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Health Service

Offered

Personal Counseling

Offered

Child Care

Not offered

Sports and Recreation

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Intercollegiate Athletics

Athletic Conferences

National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics

Mascot

Saints

School Colors

Cardinal and white

Intercollegiate Sports Offered

Women's Club Sports

crew, equestrian sports, rowing, rugby

Men's Club Sports

crew, equestrian sports, ice hockey, lacrosse, rowing, rugby

Recreational Sports

Intramural Sports

basketball, cheerleading, football, softball, table tennis, ultimate Frisbee, volleyball, weight lifting

Student Activities

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Activities and Organizations

choral groups, marching band, drama theatre, student government association, campus ministry, intramural athletics, commuter student organization, sage

Sororities

 

Fraternities

 

ROTC

Army ROTC is offered off campus, Air Force ROTC offered off campus

Student Body

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Coeducational

Yes

All Undergraduates

601

Women

264 (43.9%)

Men

337 (56.1%)

Full-Time Undergraduates

541

Ethnicity of Students from U.S.

0.7% American Indian/Alaskan Native
1.7% Asian
10.6% Black/African-American
9.9% Hispanic/Latino
3.6% Multi-race (not Hispanic/Latino)
0.2% Native Hawaiian/ Pacific Islander
67.9% White
5.4% Unknown

International Students.

4.0% from 12 countries

Average Age

 

All Graduate Students

Not reported

Undergraduate Retention and Graduation

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First-Year Students Returning

65.0%

Students Graduating Within 4 Years

38.6%

Students Graduating Within 5 Years

40.7%

Students Graduating Within 6 Years

40.7%

After Graduation

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Graduates Offered Full-Time Employment Within 6 Months

75%

Average Starting Salary

75%

Graduates Pursuing Advanced Study Directly

Not reported

Disciplines Pursued

Not reported