Campus Vibe
Business-focusedTight-knitSuburbanSports culture
Known for business — close-knit campus
Notre Dame College is a private institution in Cleveland with particular strength in business and health sciences.
A small campus of 1K undergraduates with a 14:1 student-faculty ratio. The suburban location offers a balance of campus life and nearby amenities.
37% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $49,737 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $20,477.
Motto
Changing the world, one student at a time.
Mascot
Fearless
Type
Private college
Conference
National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) at the Division II level
Division
Division II
80%Acceptance
—SAT Avg
1,049Students
14:1Student:Faculty
37%Grad Rate
$49,737Earnings 10yr
$20,477Net Price
News & Alerts
Admissions
Acceptance Rate80.3%
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Tuition$32,606
Room & Board$11,398
Books & Supplies$1,400
Total Cost of Attendance$46,641
Average Net Price$20,477
Median Debt at Graduation$27,000
Monthly Payment (10yr)$286
Net Price by Family Income
$0–30K$18,707
$30–48K$14,948
$48–75K$18,567
$75–110K$21,028
$110K+$25,243
Financial Intel
Avg Net Price
$20,477
Tuition Trend
Graduate w/ Zero Debt
3900.0%
Avg Tuition Increase
3.2%/yr
Median Debt at Grad
$15,750
Campus Safety
Total Incidents (2024)
8
Peer Average
13
3-Year Trend
Emergency System
Campus security, emergency notification system
Programs (51)
Student Body
Undergrads
1,049
Gender Split
51% / 49%
Women / Men
First Generation
33%
Pell Grant Recipients
39%
Race & Ethnicity
White 42%
Black 31%
Hispanic 6%
Asian 1%
Two+ 7%
Int'l 8%
Outcomes
4-Year Graduation Rate36.6%
Freshman Retention69.3%
Median Earnings After Graduation
6 Years$39,597
8 Years$46,489
10 Years$49,737
10-Year Earnings by Gender
Women
$41,900
Men
$47,000
Rankings
More About This School
Varsity Sports — Falcons
History & Fun Facts
Source: Wikipedia
Location & Lifestyle
Cost of Living
92Average
Estimated from OH state average + suburban adjustment
Climate (School Year)
Snowfall: 30"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 125
Nearest Cities
Clevelandpop. 370K
9 mi(16 min)
Detroitpop. 640K
97 mi(168 min)
Pittsburghpop. 300K
108 mi(187 min)