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BA American Studies at University of Notre Dame

University of Notre Dame, United States

Programme overview

American Studies uses a wide variety of methods to explore the cultures, societies and politics of the United States and the changing definition of Americanness. It is a student-centred interdisciplinary major that does not limit students to a single method or perspective.

Faculty: College of Arts and Letters  |  Department: American Studies  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Notre Dame, IN, United States

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Application information

Entry requirements

Admission is to the University of Notre Dame through undergraduate admissions; the major is not a separate admission.

USD 69,280 a year (2026-27). Full-time undergraduate tuition for 2026-27 (12 or more credit hours); one rate for all undergraduate programmes and all students. Excludes mandatory fees ($514), housing and food. Source

First-year applicants apply for Fall entry; applications become available August 1.

Notre Dame Law School admits new Juris Doctor students for the fall term only.

First-year applications: Restrictive Early Action closes November 1 (supporting documents November 15); Regular Decision closes January 4 (supporting documents January 15); confirmation deadline May 1. Applications are accepted through the Common Application, the Coalition Application on Scoir or the QuestBridge application. Notre Dame is test-optional through the 2026/2027 cycle and reinstates an ACT or SAT requirement beginning with the 2027-2028 admissions cycle. Financial aid priority date is November 15 for REA applicants and January 15 for RD applicants (FAFSA, CSS Profile, IDOC).

Apply through the official page: https://admissions.nd.edu/apply/

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