Notre Dame of Maryland University campus
Notre Dame of Maryland University logo

Notre Dame of Maryland University

Type 4 year, Private
Business Model Non Profit
Campus locale City: Large
Degrees offered Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system Semester
Student body size Small
Common app member Yes
Dormitory capacity 337
Religious affiliation Catholic
Student to faculty ratio 7 to 1
Acceptance rate 65%
Students retention rate 75%
On-time graduation rate 59%

Located in Baltimore, Maryland, NDMU is a private, non profit institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

Notre Dame of Maryland University is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 7-to-1, NDMU emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

NDMU boasts an impressive student retention rate of 75% , indicating that the majority of students choose to continue their education at the institution. This number surpasses both the state and national averages of 76% and 74%, respectively.


  • Accredited by: Middle States Commission on Higher Education
  • The institution provides on-campus housing
  • Women online

Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

65.1%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$39,745

Cost of attendance at Notre Dame of Maryland University in 2022 for students from Maryland.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Maryland's average $9,814
National average $30,235

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$39,745

Cost of attendance at Notre Dame of Maryland University in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Maryland's average $22,808
National average $30,238

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 100 of freshman students at Notre Dame of Maryland University received on average $32,700 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$32,700
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 43 61% $4,702 $202,190
Other Federal Grant 58 82% $6,260 $363,063
State Grant/Scholarships 30 42% $7,732 $231,972
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 70 99% $24,667 $1,726,699
Total Grant & Scholarships 71 100% $32,700 $2,321,734

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Notre Dame of Maryland University students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Notre Dame of Maryland University students is 59.1%.

59.1%

  • asian 87.5% 7 students
  • African American 52.0% 13 students
  • white 62.5% 20 students
  • unknown 50.0% 4 students
  • hispanic 66.7% 8 students
  • Mixed Race 40.0% 2 students

Sport Conferences

  • Basketball Colonial States Athletic Conference
  • Track and Cross Country Colonial States Athletic Conference

Athletic Associations

  • NCAA
    National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

Service Offerings

Notre Dame of Maryland University provides the following additional services to its students
  • On-campus day care for students' children
  • Placement services for graduates
  • Academic/career counseling services
  • Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Notre Dame of Maryland University offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.
  • Academic

Special Learning Opportunities

  • Weekend/evening classes
  • Study abroad
  • Teacher certification
  • ROTC - Army

Veteran Services

  • Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
  • Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
  • Credit for military training
  • Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)

Compare Similar Colleges

The list of suggested college comparisons provided below is generated automatically by our system, utilizing statistics gathered from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) and various online sources. If you don't find the colleges you wish to compare, please visit our comparison page. There, you can search for the specific colleges and initiate your comparison.