School Information

54.7
Total Enrollment 1,613
Student-to-Faculty Ratio 11 : 1

Notre Dame de Namur University

http://www.ndnu.edu
1500 Ralston Ave, Belmont, California 94002-1908
(650) 508-3500

Founded upon the values of the Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur and rooted in the Catholic tradition, Notre Dame de Namur University serves its students and the community by providing excellent professional and liberal arts programs in which community engagement and the values of social justice and global peace are integral to the learning experience. NDNU is a diverse and inclusive learning community that challenges each member to consciously apply values and ethics in his or her personal, professional, and public life.

General Information
Institution Type 4-year, Private not-for-profit
Special Learning Opportunities Teacher certification
Study abroad
Student Services Remedial services
Academic/career counseling service
Employment services for students
Placement services for completers
Credit Accepted Dual credit
Credit for life experiences
Advanced placement (AP) credits
Religious Affiliation Roman Catholic
Federal Aid Eligible students may receive Pell Grants and other federal aid (e.g. Direct Loans).
Degrees/Certificates Offered Bachelor's degree
Postbaccalaureate certificate
Master's degree
Campus Setting Suburb: Large
Disability Services Student 4%
 
School Costs

At Notre Dame de Namur University, 90.0% percent of first-time undergrads receive financial aid, 60.0% receive grants and/or scholarships (an average of $14,637), and 59% receive loans ($8,575 on average). On-campus room and board costs about $11,210.

Taking into account total living expenses and financial aid, the average net cost of attending Notre Dame de Namur University is $26,119 per year.

 
Enrollment & Graduation Rates

In Fall 2009, 998 people applied to Notre Dame de Namur University. Of the applicants, 79.0% were admitted (73.0% male & 82.0% female ) and 15.0% accepted (16.0% male and 14.0% female)

Of the 875 undergraduate students at Notre Dame de Namur University, 40.0% are part-time. A majority (61.0%) of the undergrad students are under 25 years of age. And 73.0% of the 738 graduate students are part-time.

Percent of In-State Undergrads     69.0%
Full Time Retention Rate     67.0%
Four-Year Graduation Rate     50.0%
Six-Year Graduation Rate     58.0%
Overall Graduation Rate     58.0%
 
Admissions
Yearly Application Deadline February 1
Admissions Office Phone (800) 263-0545
Admissions Office Email admiss@ndnu.edu
Admissions Office Address 1500 Ralston Avenue, Belmont, CA 94002
Admissions Transfer URL http://www.ndnu.edu/admissions/freshmen-transfers/admission/transfer-admissions.aspx
Admissions Website http://www.ndnu.edu/admissions/ (find financial aid info here)
Application Fee $50

In order to be accepted to Notre Dame de Namur University, you should have:

  • A High School GPA
  • A High School Record
  • Completed a college prep course
  • Formal demonstration of competencies
  • SAT and ACT test scores
  • TOEFL
 
Test Scores
Notre Dame de Namur University SAT SCORES
SAT Reading (25th Percentile) 390
SAT Reading (75th Percentile) 520
SAT Math (25th Percentile) 400
SAT Math (75th Percentile) 510
SAT Writing (25th Percentile) 410
SAT Writing (75th Percentile) 510
ACT Composite (25th Percentile) 16
ACT Composite (75th Percentile) 21
ACT English (25th Percentile) 14
ACT English (75th Percentile) 22
ACT Math (25th Percentile) 16
ACT Math (75th Percentile) 21
 
Notre Dame de Namur University Programs
 

Number of Reported Graduates Last Year
(According to the US National Center for Education Statistics)

Program Name Certificate Associate Bachelor Master Doctorate
Biological and biomedical sciences 1 14
Biochemistry 5
Biology/Biological Sciences, General 1 9
Business, management, marketing, and related support services 47 50
Business Administration and Management, General 47 42
Management Science, General 8
Communication, journalism, and related programs 6
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric 6
Computer and information sciences and support services 1
Computer and Information Sciences, General 1
Education 76 39
Curriculum and Instruction 19
Drama and Dance Teacher Education 1
Educational Leadership and Administration, General 5 1
Educational/Instructional Media Design 1
Elementary Education and Teaching 23
Reading Teacher Education 3 1
Secondary Education and Teaching 27
Social Studies Teacher Education 1
Special Education and Teaching, General 18 15
Engineering 2
Computer Software Engineering 2
English language and literature/letters 12 6
Creative Writing 5
English Language and Literature, General 12 1
Health professions and related clinical sciences 1 21
Art Therapy/Therapist 1
Marriage and Family Therapy/Counseling 21
History 1
History, General 1
Liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities 25
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies 25
Parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies 7
Kinesiology and Exercise Science 7
Philosophy and religious studies 0
Religion/Religious Studies 0
Psychology 15 17
Clinical Psychology 17
Psychology, General 15
Public administration and social service professions 24 14
Human Services, General 24
Public Administration 14
Social sciences 12
Political Science and Government, General 6
Sociology 6
Visual and performing arts 12 4
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General 4
Fine/Studio Arts, General 1
Graphic Design 2
Music, General 3 1
Piano and Organ 3
Voice and Opera 2
 
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