Notre Dame de Namur University
University Website: www.ndnu.edu
Notre Dame de Namur University — formerly the College of Notre Dame — is a private, Catholic University located in Belmont, California in the San Francisco Bay Area. Notre Dame de Namur University is an accredited university in San Mateo County, and the fifth-oldest university in California. In addition to offering the traditional undergraduate liberal arts programs, NDNU also offers computer information systems and business administration programs capitalizing on its location in the San Francisco Bay Area between Silicon Valley and San Francisco. Its graduate programs includes Master's degrees, teacher credentials, and certificate programs in education, psychology, art therapy, marriage and family therapy, management, public administration, business administration (MBA), music, and English. In addition to traditional undergraduate daytime programs, the school offers undergraduate evening degree completion programs for working adults.
There are three schools: College of Arts and Sciences, School of Business and Management, School of Education and Leadership. Fall 2010 enrollment: 1000 undergraduate and 790 graduate students.
Fast Facts
- Private not for profit, Four or more years
- 1613 students
- $26,830.00 avg tuition
1500 Ralston Ave
Belmont,
CA
94002-1908
(650) 508-3500
Apply online
Admissions:
www.ndnu.edu/admissions/
Financial Aid:
www.ndnu.edu/academics/financial-..
Areas of Study:
- Biological And Biomedical Sciences
- Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services
- Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs
- Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services
- Education
- Engineering
- English Language And Literature/Letters
- Health Professions And Related Programs
- History
- Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities
- Parks, Recreation, Leisure, And Fitness Studies
- Philosophy And Religious Studies
- Psychology
- Public Administration And Social Service Professions
- Social Sciences
- Visual And Performing Arts
Notre Dame de Namur University
| Applied | 998 | |
| Admitted | 791 | 79% |
| Enrolled total | 116 | |
| Full Time: | 116 | |
| Part Time | 0 |
| Test | 25th % | 75th % |
| SAT Reading | 390 | 520 |
| SAT Math | 400 | 510 |
| SAT Writing | 410 | 510 |
| ACT Composite | 16 | 21 |
| ACT English | 14 | 22 |
| ACT Math | 16 | 21 |
| ACT Writing |
| Retention rate | 67% |
| 4-year graduation rate | 50% |
| 6-year graduation rate | 58% |
| Open Admissions Policy | No |
| Secondary School GPA | Required |
| Secondary School Rank | Recommended |
| Secondary School Record | Required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competencies | Required |
| Admission Test Scores | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
| AP Credits | Yes |
| Dual Credit | Yes |
| Credit for Life Experiences | Yes |
Notre Dame de Namur University
| Tuition | In-District | In-State | Out-Of-State |
|---|---|---|---|
| Avg Full-Time Undergraduate Tuition | $26,830.00 | $26,830.00 | $26,830.00 |
| Full-Time Undergraduate Required Fees | $280.00 | $280.00 | $280.00 |
| Part-Time Undergraduate Cost Per Credit Hour | $545.00 | $545.00 | $545.00 |
| Avg Full Time Graduate Tuition | $12,960.00 | $12,960.00 | $12,960.00 |
| Full Time Graduate Required Fees | $70.00 | $70.00 | $70.00 |
| Part-Full Time Graduate Cost Per Credit Hour | $720.00 | $720.00 | $720.00 |
| Expenses | On-Campus |
Off-Campus (without family) |
Off-Campus (with family) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Room and Board | $11,210.00 | ||
| Other Expenses | $3,996.00 |
| Undergraduate Application Fee | $50.00 |
| Graduate Application Fee | $60.00 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,560.00 |
| Percent receiving aid | 90% |
| Percent receiving grant aid | 89% |
| Avg amount of grant aid | $15,787.00 |
| Percent receiving student loan aid | 61% |
| Avg amount of student loan aid | $6,228.00 |
Notre Dame de Namur University
| Programs and majors | Associate's | Bachelor's | Master's | Doctorate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BIOLOGICAL AND BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES | ||||
| Biochemistry | X | |||
| Biology/Biological Sciences, General | X | |||
| BUSINESS, MANAGEMENT, MARKETING, AND RELATED SUPPORT SERVICES | ||||
| Business Administration and Management, General | X | X | ||
| Management Science | X | |||
| COMMUNICATION, JOURNALISM, AND RELATED PROGRAMS | ||||
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | X | |||
| COMPUTER AND INFORMATION SCIENCES AND SUPPORT SERVICES | ||||
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | X | |||
| EDUCATION | ||||
| Curriculum and Instruction | X | |||
| Drama and Dance Teacher Education | X | |||
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | X | |||
| Educational/Instructional Technology | X | |||
| Reading Teacher Education | X | |||
| Social Studies Teacher Education | X | |||
| Special Education and Teaching, General | X | |||
| ENGINEERING | ||||
| Computer Software Engineering | X | |||
| ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE/LETTERS | ||||
| Creative Writing | X | |||
| English Language and Literature, General | X | X | ||
| HEALTH PROFESSIONS AND RELATED PROGRAMS | ||||
| Marriage and Family Therapy/Counseling | X | |||
| HISTORY | ||||
| History, General | X | |||
| LIBERAL ARTS AND SCIENCES, GENERAL STUDIES AND HUMANITIES | ||||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies | X | |||
| PARKS, RECREATION, LEISURE, AND FITNESS STUDIES | ||||
| Kinesiology and Exercise Science | X | |||
| PHILOSOPHY AND RELIGIOUS STUDIES | ||||
| Religion/Religious Studies | X | |||
| PSYCHOLOGY | ||||
| Clinical Psychology | X | |||
| Psychology, General | X | |||
| PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION AND SOCIAL SERVICE PROFESSIONS | ||||
| Human Services, General | X | |||
| Public Administration | X | |||
| SOCIAL SCIENCES | ||||
| Political Science and Government, General | X | |||
| Sociology | X | |||
| VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS | ||||
| Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General | X | |||
| Fine/Studio Arts, General | X | |||
| Graphic Design | X | |||
| Keyboard Instruments | X | |||
| Music, General | X | X | ||
| Voice and Opera | X | |||
Notre Dame de Namur University Scholarships
| Name | Amount | Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| Bonner Leader Program | Varies | Varies |
Schools Near Notre Dame de Namur University
| Name | Distance |
|---|---|
| College of San Mateo | 2.9mi |
| Canada College | 4.8mi |
| Menlo College | 6.4mi |
| Stanford University | 8.7mi |
| Palo Alto University | 10.7mi |
| Institute of Transpersonal Psychology | 11.4mi |
| Life Chiropractic College-West | 12.5mi |
| Skyline College | 12.5mi |
| Heald College-Hayward | 12.5mi |
| Chabot College | 13.2mi |
| Foothill College | 13.9mi |
| Western Career College-San Leandro | 15.3mi |
| California State University-East Bay | 15.7mi |
| Cogswell Polytechnical College | 16.2mi |
| School of Urban Missions | 16.2mi |
