Notre Dame de Namur University

(Belmont, CA)

As you begin to design your future, Notre Dame de Namur University is the perfect place to start. Founded in 1851, we're California's fifth-oldest institution of higher education and a fully accredited, private, Catholic, co-educational university. Here, you'll learn in class and through hands-on internships and community-based learning experiences. Class sizes range from 15 to 25 students, offering unmatched personal attention and allowing you to build strong relationships with advisors, classmates, and faculty. Close to San Francisco and Silicon Valley, NDNU opens the door to learning opportunities that can't be found other places. Whether you are new or transferring, and plan to begin your education in the spring or fall – we're ready when you are.Whatever your interests, you'll find people to share them with. More than 20 organizations span academic, ethnic, sports, social, and community engagement interests and are open to all students. Off-campus, our location in the San Francisco Bay Area offers access to the best cultural, outdoor, recreational, and technology opportunities.

Admissions

79.3%
of Applicants Admitted

GPA

3.07
  • December 01, 2011
  • February 01, 2011
  • Offers Rolling Admission
SAT Required

Test Score Ranges

25th percentile to 75th percentile
  • 1250–1570 SAT Total
  • 390–520 SAT Reading
  • 400–510 SAT Math
  • 410–510 SAT Writing
  • 16–21 ACT Composite
  • 14–22 ACT English
  • 16–21 ACT Math
TOEFL Required for intl students

Cost

$24,450
Annual tuition, fees, books, supplies, room and board
  • $27,110
  • $27,110
  • $15,206
  • $1,560

Will I Like It

855
number of undergraduates
  • Private Non-Profit
  • Rural
  • Catholic
  • 12 to 1 Student to Faculty Ratio
  • 64.41% Women

Areas of Study

Business & Economics

Accounting, General Business

Education

Teaching

Engineering

Computer Science

Health & Medicine

Fitness, Health Administration, Nursing, Pre-Med

Humanities

English Language & Literature, Foreign Languages, History, Liberal Arts, Writing

Journalism & Communication

Communications

Music

General Music & Theory, Keyboard Instruments, Voice & Opera

Performing Arts

Drama & Theatre

Philosophy & Religion

Philosophy, Religion

Politics & Law

Political Science & Government

Public Service

Public Administration

Science & Math

Biology

Social Sciences

Other Social Sciences, Psychology, Sociology

Visual Arts & Design

Art, Graphic Design

Extra Curriculars

American Red Cross, Books, Chess, Choir, Church, Art Club, Band, Big Brothers & Big Sisters, Boy Scouts, Boys & Girls Club, College Democrats, College Republicans, Color Guard, Jogging, Languages, Marching Band, Ensemble, Medicine, FBLA - Future Business Leaders of America Clubs, Fellowship Christian Athletes, Piano, Poetry, Politics, Foreign Language Club, Sports, French Club, Student Council, German Club, Theatre, Girl Scouts, Video Games, Glee Club, Volunteering, Gospel Choir, Habitat for Humanity, Working Out, HOSA - Health Occupation Students of America, Improv Group, Yoga, Investment Club, Junior Achievement, Key Club, NAHS - National Art Honors Society, National Beta Club, Orchestra, Poetry Society, Rotary Club, Science Club, Science Olympiad, Spanish Club, Student Government & Council, Thespian Society, YMCA - Young Men's Christian Association, Young Democrats, YWCA - Young Women's Christian Association

Long Description

Notre Dame de Namur University is a private, church-affiliated, liberal arts unviersity. Founded as a women\'s college in 1851, it adopted coeducation in 1969, and changed its name in 2002. Its 80-acre campus, located in Belmont, is the former summer estate of William C. Ralston and is listed as a National Historic Landmark.

Mailing Address

1500 Ralston Ave
Belmont, CA 94002-1908
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