C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - O V E R V I E W Notre Dame de Namur University Belmont, CA 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. Web Site www.ndnu.edu/ Institution Type Private Coeducational Yes Undergraduate Students 1,213 Women 808 (66.6%) Men 405 (33.4%) Graduate Students 817 ADMISSION Entrance Difficulty Overall Admission Rate Early Action Offered Early Decision Offered Regular Admission Deadline Moderately difficult 87% of 1,922 applicants were admitted Yes No Rolling Qualifications of Enrolled Freshmen Average GPA 3.2 SAT Math SAT Critical Reading SAT Writing ACT Composite 487 average 430-560 range of middle 50% 484 average 430-550 range of middle 50% 486 average 430-510 range of middle 50% 21 average 18-22 range of middle 50% Selection of Students Factor Very Important Important Considered Not Considered Academic GPA X Standardized Tests X Essay X Extracurricular Activities X MONEY MATTERS Cost of Attendance $51,410 Tuition and Fees $32,608 Room and Board $13,006 Average Percent of Need Met 66% Average Freshman Award $27,813 Average Indebtedness of 2011 Graduates $31,348
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - O V E R V I E W - 2 ACADEMICS Academic Calendar System General Education/Core Curriculum Full-Time Faculty Teaching Undergraduates 60 Regular Class Size Semester Required 2-9 students: 19% of classes 10-19 students: 48% of classes 20-29 students: 31% of classes 30-39 students: 2% of classes CAMPUS LIFE Belmont Population 26,491 Nearest Metropolitan Area Freshman Housing Guarantee Students in College Housing Athletic Conferences Mascot Sororities Fraternities San Francisco Freshmen are guaranteed housing 8.5E+001% of freshmen, 40% of all students NCAA Division II Argonaut STUDENTS Ethnicity of Students from U.S. International Students First-Year Students Returning 77.0% Students Graduating Within 4 Years 37.5% Graduates Offered Full-Time Employment Within 6 Months Graduates Pursuing Advanced Study Directly 0.7% American Indian/Alaskan Native 12.4% Asian 5.9% Black/African-American 35.3% Hispanic/Latino 4.5% Multi-race (not Hispanic/Latino) 2.7% Native Hawaiian/ Pacific Islander 27.4% White 11.0% Unknown 3.9% from 29 countries
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A D M I S S I O N FRESHMAN ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS Entrance Difficulty Moderately Difficult: More than 75% of freshmen were in the top 50% of their high school class and scored over 1010 on the SAT I or over 18 on the ACT; about 85% or fewer of all applicants accepted. High School Preparation High School Graduation High School Program High school diploma required and GED is accepted College preparatory program is recommended High School Units Required or Recommended Subject Required Units Recommended Units English 4 Mathematics 2 3 Science 1 2 Foreign Language 2 3 Social Studies 2 History 1 Academic Electives 3 Examinations Exam Scores Due in Admissions Office SAT or ACT Required August 1 SAT Only ACT Only SAT and SAT Subject Tests, or ACT SAT Subject Tests Only ACT Writing Test Policy Use of SAT/ACT Essay Writing component recommended SAT: Not used ACT: Not used APPLYING FOR ADMISSION Admissions Office Address 1500 Ralston Avenue City, State, Zip Belmont, CA 94002-1908 Phone (650) 508-3600 Fax (650) 508-3660 E-mail Early Admission Early Decision Offered Early Decision Deadline Early Decision Notification Early Action Offered admiss@ndnu.edu No Yes Early Action Deadline December 1, February 1 Early Action Notification Application Dates and Fees Regular Admission Deadline Rolling Application Fee $50 Application Fee Waiver Regular Admission Notification Accept Offer of Admission Waiting List Used Defer Admission Transfer Admission Available Rolling By May 1 or within 3 weeks if notified after May 1 No Student can defer admission Transfer applications accepted
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A D M I S S I O N - 2 APPLYING FOR ADMISSION - continued Application Form Other Application Requirements Common Application Universal College Application Accepted Not accepted Electronic Application Available Interview Essay or Personal Statement Letters of Recommendation Other Financial Need Not required Required for all freshmen Audition for music programs recommended for some freshmen Financial need is not a consideration in the admissions process SELECTION OF STUDENTS Factor Very Important Important Considered Not Considered Rigor of Secondary School Record X Academic GPA X Standardized Tests X Class Rank X Recommendations X Essay X Interview X Level of Applicant's Interest X Extracurricular Activities X Volunteer Work X Particular Talent/Ability X Character/Personal Qualities X First Generation to Attend College X State Residency X Geographic Residence X Relation with Alumnus X Religious Affiliation/ Commitment X Ethnicity X Work Experience X
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A D M I S S I O N - 3 PROFILE OF FALL ADMISSION Admission Rates Overall Admission Rate Women Men Students Enrolled Women Men Early Decision Admission Rate Early Action Admission Rate Students Offered Wait List Students Accepting Wait List Position Students Admitted From Wait List SAT Scores of Enrolled Freshmen 87% of 1,922 applicants were admitted 88% of 1,331 applicants were admitted 86% of 591 applicants were admitted 345 (21%) of 1,676 admitted students enrolled 233 (20%) of 1,167 admitted students enrolled 112 (22%) of 509 admitted students enrolled Grade Point Average of Enrolled Freshmen (4.0 scale) SAT Math Score of 700-800 2% Score of 600-700 8% Score of 500-600 37% Score of 400-500 46% Score of 300-400 8% Score of 200-300 0% SAT Critical Reading Score of 700-800 1% Score of 600-700 2% Score of 500-600 36% Score of 400-500 53% Score of 300-400 8% Score of 200-300 0% SAT Writing Score of 700-800 0% Score of 600-700 5% Score of 500-600 26% Score of 400-500 58% Score of 300-400 10% Score of 200-300 1% 487 average 430-560 range of middle 50% 484 average 430-550 range of middle 50% 486 average 430-510 range of middle 50% Average GPA 3.2 3.75 and Above 13% 3.50-3.74 14% 3.25-3.49 14% 3.00-3.24 22% 2.50-2.99 28% 2.00-2.49 9% ACT Scores of Enrolled Freshmen ACT Composite Score of 30-36 0% Score of 24-29 20% Score of 18-23 58% Score of 12-17 22% Score of 6-11 0% Score of 5 or Below 0% 21 average 18-22 range of middle 50% Other Qualifications of Enrolled Freshmen High School Class Rank National Merit Scholar Valedictorian Class President Student Gov. Officer Top tenth: 1.3E+001% Top quarter: 3.5E+001% Top half: 7.6E+001% Bottom half: 2.4E+001%
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - M O N E Y M A T T E R S TUITION AND EXPENSES Cost of Attendance $51,410 Tuition and Fees $32,608 Room and Board $13,006 Books and Supplies $1,746 Other Expenses $4,050 Payment Plans Credit card, installment plan APPLYING FOR FINANCIAL AID Financial Aid Office E-mail Web Site Net Price Calculator URL Financial Aid Web Site Net Price Calculator URL Application Process Application Deadline Priority deadline March 2 Award Notification Method for Awarding Institutional Aid On a rolling basis beginning February 15 Federal and Institutional Methodologies Forms Required FAFSA Code is 001179 Cost to File Free PROFILE OF 2014-15 FINANCIAL AID Freshmen Financial Aid Applicants Found to Have Need Received Financial Aid Need Fully Met Avg. Pct. of Need Met 66% Average Award $27,813 Need-Based Gift Need-Based Self-Help Merit-Based Gift Merit-Based Gift 169 (96.6%) of freshmen 157 (92.9%) of applicants 157 (100.0%) of applicants with financial need 12 (7.6%) of aid recipients Received by 157 (100.0%) of aid recipients, average amount $23,418 Received by 136 (86.6%) of aid recipients, average amount $4,395 Received by 8 (5.1%) of aid recipients 11 (6.3%) of freshmen had no financial need and received merit aid, average amount $12,358 All Undergraduates Financial Aid Applicants Found to Have Need Received Financial Aid Need Fully Met Avg. Pct. of Need Met 58% Average Award $24,678 Need-Based Gift Need-Based Self-Help Merit-Based Gift Merit-Based Gift 773 (95.9%) of undergraduates 726 (90.1%) of applicants 726 (100.0%) of applicants with financial need 42 (5.8%) of aid recipients Received by 723 (99.6%) of aid recipients, average amount $20,114 Received by 580 (79.9%) of aid recipients, average amount $5,706 Received by 24 (3.3%) of aid recipients 40 (5.0%) of undergraduates had no financial need and received merit aid, average amount $10,524
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - M O N E Y M A T T E R S - 2 PROFILE OF 2014-15 FINANCIAL AID - continued Borrowing 2014 Graduates Who Took Out Loans 77% Average Indebtedness of 2014 Graduates $31,348 Parents Borrowing PLUS Loans Parents of Students Receiving Aid Parents of Students Not Receiving Aid FINANCIAL AID PROGRAMS Loans Federal Loans State Loans Other Loans Direct subsidized Stafford loans, direct unsubsidized Stafford loans, direct PLUS loans, Federal Perkins loans Scholarships and Grants Need-Based Available Non-Need-Based Available Federal Pell grants, SEOG, State scholarships, Institutional scholarships, Private scholarships Academic scholarships, Creative arts/performance scholarships, Music/Drama scholarships, Athletic scholarships, ROTC scholarships, Leadership scholarships, Religious affiliation scholarships Non-Need Awards Academic Interest/ Achievement Award Areas Number of Awards Top Areas (By Money Awarded) Creative Arts/ Performance Award Areas Number of Awards Top Areas (By Money Awarded) Special Achievements/ Activities Award Areas Number of Awards Top Areas (By Money Awarded) Special Characteristics Award Areas Number of Awards Top Areas (By Money Awarded) Applied Art and Design, Art/Fine Arts, Creative Writing, Music, Performing Arts, Theater/Drama Applied Art and Design, Art/Fine Arts, Theater/Drama, Music, Performing Arts, Creative Writing Community Service, Leadership Leadership, Community Service Children and Siblings of Alumni, Children of Faculty/Staff, Religious Affiliation Children of Faculty/Staff, Religious Affiliation, Children and Siblings of Alumni
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - M O N E Y M A T T E R S - 3 FINANCIAL AID PROGRAMS - continued Employment Work-Study Programs Average Earnings from On-Campus Employment Federal work study available, other work study available
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A C A D E M I C S Academic Calendar System Summer Session Semester Offered General Catalog/Bulletin UNDERGRADUATE EDUCATION Undergraduate Majors Art/Art Studies, General Biochemistry Biology/Biological Sciences, General Business Administration and Management, General Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other Computer and Information Sciences, General Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General English Language and Literature, General Fine/Studio Arts, General History, General Human Services, General Kinesiology and Exercise Science Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies Music Performance, General Music, General Philosophy Political Science and Government, General Pre-Law Studies Pre-Medicine/Pre-Medical Studies Psychology, General Religion/Religious Studies Social Sciences, General Sociology Speech Communication and Rhetoric Voice and Opera
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A C A D E M I C S - 2 UNDERGRADUATE EDUCATION - continued Most Popular Disciplines Combined Liberal Arts/Professional Degree Programs Special Programs Study Abroad Online Degrees Business/marketing, Public administration and social services, Biological/life sciences, Psychology None Accelerated program, Double major, Independent study, Student-designed major, Teacher certification, Internships Offered No online degree programs CURRICULUM AND GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS General Education/Core Curriculum Computer Foreign Language Math/Science Required Not required Required Required for all students ADVANCED PLACEMENT International Baccalaureate Advanced Placement (AP) Examinations Sophomore Standing Accepted Accepted for placement and credit Available through AP examinations
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A C A D E M I C S - 3 FACULTY AND INSTRUCTION Full-Time Faculty 60 Part-Time Faculty 186 Full-Time Faculty with Ph.D./Terminal Degree 95% Regular Class Size Discussion Section/Lab Class Size 2-9 students: 19% of classes 10-19 students: 48% of classes 20-29 students: 31% of classes 30-39 students: 2% of classes ACADEMIC RESOURCES Libraries Library Available on Campus Yes Holdings 302,198 Computing Computer Ownership Students not required to own/lease a computer Computers Available on Campus 80 Internet/E-mail Access ACADEMIC SUPPORT SERVICES Remedial Instruction Tutoring Services for Learning Disabled Students Services for Physically Disabled Students Offered Available Wheelchair access
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A C A D E M I C S - 4 GRADUATE/PROFESSIONAL SCHOOL EDUCATION Master's Degrees Offered Master of Fine Arts, Master of Science, Master of Business Administration, Master of Arts, Master of Public Administration, Master of Science in Management Master's Programs of Study Art Therapy Business Administration and Management--General Clinical Psychology Computer Science Curriculum and Instruction Education--General Educational Leadership and Administration Educational Media/Instructional Technology English English as a Second Language Entrepreneurship Finance and Banking Human Resources Management Industrial and Manufacturing Management Information Science Management of Technology Marketing Marriage and Family Therapy Music Psychology--General Public Administration Public Affairs Special Education
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A C A D E M I C S - 5 GRADUATE/PROFESSIONAL SCHOOL EDUCATION - continued Doctoral Degrees Offered Doctor of Philosophy Doctoral Programs of Study Art Therapy Marriage and Family Therapy
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - C A M P U S L I F E LOCATION AND SETTING Belmont Population 26,491 Getting Around Nearest Metropolitan Area Environment San Francisco Large town Campus Map Nearest Airport Map 12 mile(s) from campus in San Francisco Campus Size 50 acres Nearest Bus Station Weather Nearest Train Station Belmont Temperature 45.8 average low in January, 68.7 average high in September Rain 35 rainy days per year HOUSING College Housing College offers housing to students Types of Housing Coed dorms Students in College Housing 8.5E+001% of freshmen, 40% of all students Housing Requirements Freshmen and sophomores are required to live on campus Freshman Housing Guarantee Freshmen are guaranteed housing Students Living Off Campus/Commuting 60% Off-Campus Housing Assistance Assistance in locating off-campus housing is available SECURITY 24-Hour Emergency Phone/Alarm Devices 24-Hour Security Patrols Late-Night Transport/Escort Services Electronically Operated Housing Entrances Available Available Available Available PERSONAL SUPPORT SERVICES Health Service Personal Counseling Child Care Offered Offered Not offered
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - C A M P U S L I F E - 2 SPORTS AND RECREATION Intercollegiate Athletics Athletic Conferences Mascot School Colors NCAA Division II Argonaut Gold, white, and royal blue Intercollegiate Sports Offered WOMEN MEN Sport Offered Scholarships Given Offered Scholarships Given Basketball x x x x Cross-Country Running x x x x Golf x x Lacrosse x x Soccer x x x x Softball x x Tennis x x Volleyball x x
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - C A M P U S L I F E - 3 SPORTS AND RECREATION - continued Club Sports Women's Club Sports Men's Club Sports Recreational Sports Intramural Sports STUDENT ACTIVITIES Activities and Organizations dance, drama theatre, music theatre, student government, student newspaper Sororities Fraternities ROTC Air Force ROTC offered off campus
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - S T U D E N T S STUDENT BODY Coeducational All Undergraduates 1,213 Women 808 (66.6%) Men 405 (33.4%) Full-Time Undergraduates 826 Ethnicity of Students from U.S. International Students Average Age 26 All Graduate Students 817 Yes 0.7% American Indian/Alaskan Native 12.4% Asian 5.9% Black/African-American 35.3% Hispanic/Latino 4.5% Multi-race (not Hispanic/Latino) 2.7% Native Hawaiian/ Pacific Islander 27.4% White 11.0% Unknown 3.9% from 29 countries UNDERGRADUATE RETENTION AND GRADUATION First-Year Students Returning 77.0% Students Graduating Within 4 Years 37.5% Students Graduating Within 5 Years 46.9% Students Graduating Within 6 Years 48.0% AFTER GRADUATION Graduates Offered Full-Time Employment Within 6 Months Average Starting Salary Graduates Pursuing Advanced Study Directly Disciplines Pursued COLLEGEdata is a free service of 1st Financial Bank USA COLLEGEdata is a member of the National Association for College Admission Counseling and subscribes to the Statement of Principles of Good Practice. http://www.collegedata.com/ Copyright 2015