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Notre Dame of Maryland University

Notre Dame of Maryland University

Baltimore, MD · City · 709 students
4
Year
Private Non-profit
City
Small (<3k)
Accredited by Middle States Commission on Higher Education
About

Established in Baltimore as the nation's first Catholic college to award baccalaureate degrees to women, Notre Dame of Maryland University (NDMU) is now a fully coeducational institution renowned for its foundational commitment to social justice, leadership development, and compassionate service. NDMU is academically distinguished by its premier healthcare and professional programs, housing highly regarded and state-of-the-art Schools of Nursing and Pharmacy alongside respected majors in education and the liberal arts. On its scenic, wooded 58-acre campus, students experience a tight-knit and supportive community that offers NCAA Division III athletics, active student organizations, and collaborative learning environments. A truly defining feature of the NDMU experience is its strong emphasis on service-learning and global advocacy, which prepares graduates to become ethical leaders who make a tangible impact in their local and global communities.


Wikipedia:Notre Dame of Maryland University is a private Catholic university in Baltimore, Maryland, United States. NDMU offers certificate, undergraduate, and graduate programs for women and men.

Location
Baltimore, MD, 21210-2476 · City campus
Nearest airport from college
BWI · Baltimore
12 mi away
Cost
Cost of attendance
$59,320
Avg net price
$19,169
Room & board
$14,000
Tuition
$43,360
Books & supplies
$1,500/yr
Average net price by family income
$0–30k
$11,843
$30–48k
$17,637
$48–75k
$17,882
$75–110k
$21,409
$110k+
$24,990
Admissions
Admit rate
82%
Test policy
Not required

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Essay Requirements

Notre Dame of Maryland University accepts the Common Application. All Common App schools require the personal statement essay. Some schools also require supplemental essays — check the school's page on Common App for current prompts and word limits.

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Outcomes
Graduation rate
51%
4-yr on-time completion
43%
1st-yr retention
73%
Transfer-out rate
39%
8-year outcomes
Graduated
60%
Transferred
15%
Still enrolled
0%
Dropped out / unknown
25%
Median earnings (6yr)
$63,918
Median earnings (10yr)
$65,344
Median debt
$22,666
Monthly loan payment
$240
Debt range (25th–75th)
$11,250$27,000
Debt (90th percentile)
$37,075
Student Body
Men 21%Women 79%
9
:
1
Student : Faculty ratio
Students   Faculty
Pell grant recipients
36%
First-generation
41%
Median family income
$45,320
Independent students
54%
Avg age at entry
27.0
Part-time students
16%
Race & ethnicity
White
28%
Hispanic
13%
Black
37%
Asian
5%
Two or more
2%
Non-resident
4%
Unknown
11%
Programs & Earnings
Bachelor's degrees by annual completions · 4yr national median earnings
Median earnings for graduates across all programs
6 years after entry
$63,918
10 years after entry
$65,344
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing151
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities36
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other12
Biology, General9
Communication and Media Studies3
Psychology, General3
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions3
Business Administration, Management and Operations3
Information Science/Studies2
Chemistry2
Political Science and Government2
Philosophy1
Physics1
Criminology1
International Relations and National Security Studies1
Fine and Studio Arts1
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Institutional
Endowment
$52M
Classification
Master's (Large)
Undergraduate profile
Four-year, selective admissions
Full-time faculty
44%
Avg faculty salary
$7,645/mo
Instructional spend/student
$14,980
Federal loan rate
49%

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