Notre Dame de Namur University: Review & Facts

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Notre Dame de Namur University is a small four-year, private not-for-profit school with 205 students enrolled. This college was originated in 1851 and is the only college located in Belmont, California.

Notre Dame de Namur University is affiliated with Roman Catholic Church.

Academic Offerings

At Notre Dame de Namur University you can receive your bachelor's degree, master's degree, or doctoral degree.

Majors
Offered
25
NDNU deploys a semester-based curriculum calendar system and offers 25 majors. The most popular concentrations are Medical, Psychology, Education, Business, and Management. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings.

It is important to know student retention and graduation rates before you apply to a school to get your diploma or to engage in a long-term study; high retention and graduation rates are normally a positive sign. However, if you wish to transfer out or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.

Notre Dame de Namur University student retention rate is fair at 71% (close to California average). Taking this statistic into consideration, apparently students like their stay at this school.

Student Retention
71%
Fair
The graduation rate at NDNU is below average: 50%.

Student to faculty ratio at NDNU is good -- 8:1. Learn more information about faculty at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.

Tuition and Loans

Average tuition costs are fairly high - about $15,800 annually. The additional fees at Notre Dame de Namur University not covered by tuition are around $300; which comes to $16,100 per year.

Read the details about Notre Dame de Namur University additional charges as well as availability of loans and likelihood of repaying them upon graduation in the Tuition & Loans report for this college.

Admissions Information

Acceptance
Rate
87%
Easy
According to government data, 1,710 applications were submitted and 1,482 were accepted, so it is easy to get accepted at this school.

This school will consider accepting your dual credits, credits for life experience, and advanced placement credits earned prior to admission.

Learn more about admissions as well applicants' SAT and ACT test scores at Notre Dame de Namur University in the Admissions and Tests report for this college.

Opportunities and Services

Dormatory
Annual Price
$10,000
High
NDNU provides study abroad programs and evening/weekend study opportunity, which is a solid option for those who work full-time.

There are options for on-campus part-time employment at Notre Dame de Namur University, which allows students to cover some of the tuition expenses. Additionally, this school helps students to evaluate their career options and find a full-time job upon graduation.

Safety
Grade
A
Safe
NDNU offers on-campus housing. Dormitory capacity at this college accommodates around 100 students, which provides a viable on-campus housing opportunity. The room price is high: about $10,000 per year.

Air Force ROTC programs are available at Notre Dame de Namur University. Reserve Officers' Training Corps commissioning programs typically imply elective classes in addition to required college curriculum, possible funding for your tuition, and an obligation to serve upon graduation.

ROTC
Available
Yes
It is important to keep in mind that enrolling in a ROTC course does not commit you to serve unless you have obtained a ROTC scholarship, grant, or any other funding.

Based on the college crime information, NDNU appears to be a safe school. Read the details in the Campus Crime report for this college.

Notre Dame de Namur University Location and Address

Postal Address:
Notre Dame de Namur University
1500 Ralston Ave
Belmont, California
94002-1908, USA
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