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Strong graduate outcomes — known for health sciences
Notre Dame of Maryland University is a private urban institution in Baltimore, Maryland. The school is accessible to a wide range of students.
A small campus of 684 undergraduates with a 8:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.
52% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $65,344 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $24,536.
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News & Alerts
Notre Dame of Maryland University Launches New Data Science Minor
Starting Fall 2026, students can pursue an interdisciplinary data science minor combining CS, statistics, and domain courses.
Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27
The board of trustees approved a 3.2% tuition increase for the upcoming academic year, in line with peer institutions.
Admissions
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Net Price by Family Income
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.
Debt & Aid Detail
Net Price Trend
Tuition Trend
Graduate w/ Zero Debt
22.6%
Avg Tuition Increase
3.2%/yr
Median Debt at Grad
$17,990
Campus Safety
Total Incidents (2024)
4
Peer Average
3
3-Year Trend
Emergency System
Campus security, emergency notification system
Incident Breakdown (2024)
Burglary
Aggravated Assault
Robbery
Motor Vehicle Theft
Sex Offenses
Arson
Drug Arrests
Liquor Arrests
Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).
Programs (57)
Student Life
Student Satisfaction
Retention Rate
77%
- •77% first-year retention rate
- •Active student organizations
- •Engaged campus community
Mental Health Services
Counselor Ratio
1:350
24/7 Crisis Line
Yes
Free Sessions
12 per year
Avg Wait
5 days
Walk-in hours available weekdays
Disability Services
ADA-compliant campus with ongoing accessibility improvements
Dining
Rating
★★★★☆
Score
4/5
Meal Plan
$6,200/yr
Multiple dining halls with farm-to-table options
Student Body
Race & Ethnicity
Outcomes
Median Earnings After Graduation
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.
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History & Fun Facts
- •History The Roman Catholic academic/educational religious congregation of the School Sisters of Notre Dame founded the school in 1873.
- •It originally established and named the "Notre Dame of Maryland Preparatory School and Collegiate Institute".
- •In 1896, the Collegiate Institute became the first four-year Roman Catholic college for women in the United States.
- •Previously a women's college, the board of trustees voted unanimously to become co-educational in September 2022 and admitted its first undergraduate men in the fall semester of 2023.
- •In October 2023, the university announced that it will be acquiring the Maryland University of Integrative Health (MUIH) in Laurel, Maryland.
Source: Wikipedia
Location & Lifestyle
Cost of Living
Housing and food costs are higher than national average
Climate (School Year)
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