The acceptance rate for the class of 2028 was a record low of 11.1% compared to an 11.9% acceptance rate for the previous year. In recent years, the acceptance rate has decreased by about one percent each year.

First-year class size has grown in the last two years, but remains consistent from last year. Approximately 2,090 freshmen make up the class of 2028, compared to 2,075 that enrolled in the fall of 2023 for the class of 2027.

Of the students that submitted test scores, the mid 50% range was 1470-1540 for the SAT and 33-35 for ACT. The class of 2027 had an average SAT score of 1500 and ACT score of 34.

The class of 2027 was Notre Dame’s remains most diverse class to date, with roughly 40% of students being students of color or international students. Kidder detailed the diversity of this year’s class.