Notre Dame de Namur University: Ranking & Review

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Belmont Rank United States Rank World Rank
1 1528 5483
Top 33%

Notre Dame de Namur University Acceptance rate and Admissions statistics

TotalMenWomen
Acceptance Rate94%91%95%
Applicants1,7565871,169
Admissions1,6445341,110
Enrolled undergraduates17061109
Enrolled total (including graduate students)1,6054801,125

124 students enrolled in some distance education courses.

62 enrolled exclusively in distance education.

Male-Female Ratio

Enrollment by race or ethnicity

Admission requirements

Application fee for undergraduates - $50. Application fee for graduates - $60.

Secondary school GPARequired
Secondary school rankRecommended
Secondary school recordRequired
Completion of the college-preparatory programRecommended
RecommendationsRequired
Formal demonstration of competenciesNeither required nor recommended
Admission test scoresRequired
Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.)Neither required nor recommended
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language)Required

Typical SAT scores

Number of students submitting SAT scores130
Percent of students submitting SAT scores76%
Evidence-Based Reading and Writing
510
Math
500

Typical ACT scores

Number of students submitting ACT scores75
Percent of students submitting ACT scores44%
ACT Composite
18
ACT English
17
ACT Math
18

Notre Dame de Namur University Tuition

Total cost for students livingIn-stateOut-of-state
On-campus $54,354 $54,354
Off-campus $54,452 $54,452
The total cost includes tuition and fees, books, supplies, on-campus room and board payment of $13,886 and other expenses per full academic year.

Notre Dame de Namur University provides on-campus housing with total dormitory capacity of 430 students.

Average Tuition and fees for academic year programs
In-stateOut-of-state
Tuition for Full-time undergraduates $33,926 $33,926
Fees for full-time undergraduates $270 $270
Per credit hour charge for part-time undergraduates $1,094 $1,094
Tuition for Full-time graduates $16,128 $16,128
Fees for full-time graduates $80 $80
Per credit hour charge for part-time graduates $896 $896

Programs and Degrees

ProgramsBachelor'sMaster'sDoctoralTotal
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services 64 39 103
Psychology 40 23 63
Public Administration and Social Service Professions 25 25 50
Education 40 40
Biological and Biomedical Sciences 36 36
Health Professions and Related Programs 23 3 26
Social Sciences 23 23
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs 23 23
Visual and Performing Arts 19 1 20
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities 13 13
English Language and Literature & Letters 4 9 13
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services 10 10
History 2 2
Multi & Interdisciplinary Studies
Philosophy and Religious Studies
Grand Total2591603422

A total of 259 4-year bachelor's degrees conferred across undergraduate programs at Notre Dame de Namur University.

At the master's and doctor's level 163 degrees were conferred in the graduate programs.

TotalMenWomen
Graduation rate48%33%56%
  • Full-time retention rate - 68%
  • Part-time retention rate - 100%

General info

Alternative namesNDNU
Founded1851
MottoOra et Labora
Pray and work
Religious affiliationRoman Catholic
Colorsblue, gold, white
Academic CalendarSemester
Total FTE staff241
Instructional FTE105
Sector of institutionPrivate not-for-profit, 4-year or above
Control of institutionPrivate not-for-profit
Carnegie ClassificationMaster's Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs

Location and Contacts

Official Websitendnu.edu
Address1500 Ralston Ave
Belmont, California, 94002-1908
United States
Urbanization levelSuburb: Large
City population10,000 - 50,000
Phone6505083500
Fax+1 (650) 508 3660

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