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Notre Dame de Namur University, abbreviated as NDNU, is a private, Catholic institution located in Belmont, California. NDNU was established in 1851 by the Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur. The university occupies a 50-acre campus on the San Francisco Peninsula. NDNU offers graduate, postgraduate, and certificate programs in a wide range of subjects. Students can avail various courses through the following academic schools:
According to the U.S. News and World Report, NDMU ranked 41st among all master universities in the western region. The athletics teams of NDNU are nicknamed the Argonauts. The university is a member of NCAA Division-II in the Pacific West Conference. The students participate in sports such as basketball, lacrosse, cross country, soccer, golf, tennis, and volleyball.
The main campus of Notre Dame De Namur University is in Belmont, CA (a large suburb). The school is a Roman Catholic institution. Notre Dame De Namur University is a private, not-for-profit school. The school offers degrees up to the Post-Master's certificate.
Notre Dame De Namur University offers more choices of majors than most colleges its size. The school students most commonly major in a field related to education and teaching, family and social work, and therapy and counseling.
Notre Dame De Namur University does not accept everyone who applies. In 2007, SAT verbal scores of half of students were 440 to 540. Three-fourths of students accepted in 2007 had SAT math scores of 430 or more.
Notre Dame De Namur University offers tenure to reward and retain some professors.
In 2007, the school had 1,491 enrolled students. Older students (40+ years old, e.g.) are welcome and common at Notre Dame De Namur University.
The school is generally not a school for part-time students. Notre Dame De Namur University makes available a lot of student housing. Meal plans are available. Student athletes at Notre Dame De Namur University belong to the Pacific West Conference for major sports. The school takes athletics seriously enough to offer athletic financial aid to a significant portion of its students.
More complete details are provided below.
Notre Dame De Namur University
1500 Ralston Ave
Belmont, CA 94002-1908
General Phone: (650) 508-3500
http://www.ndnu.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Education And Teaching | 148 | special ed, elementary school teaching, secondary teaching, curriculum and instruction, education, educational administration, reading teaching, instructional media design |
| Business And Management | 121 | business management, management science |
| Liberal Arts | 66 | liberal arts and sciences, sociology, political science, English, history, creative writing, humanities |
| Therapy And Counseling | 66 | psychology, clinical psychology, marriage and family therapy, art therapy, counseling psychology |
| Family And Social Work | 55 | human services, public administration |
| Science | 25 | biology, biochemistry |
| Media | 14 | communication studies |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 11 | computer science, computer and info science |
| Music | 6 | voice, music |
| Medicine | 6 | gerontology, pre-med |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 5 | exercise science |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 3 | drama |
| Religion And Philosophy | 2 | philosophy, religion |
| Design | 2 | graphic design |
Number of programs and degrees for Notre Dame De Namur University in 2007:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 271 | 21 |
| Master's degree | 150 | 17 |
| Postbaccalaureate certificate | 107 | 6 |
| Post-master's certificate | 2 | 1 |
In 2007, Notre Dame De Namur University had a total enrollment of 1,491 students (1,024 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 41% |
| Women | 59% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 52% |
| Graduate | 48% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 49% |
| Black | 4% |
| Hispanic | 16% |
| Asian | 13% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Unknown | 13% |
| (Foreign Students) | 4% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1% |
| 18-19 | 12% |
| 20-21 | 14% |
| 22-24 | 14% |
| 25-29 | 20% |
| 30-34 | 9% |
| 35-39 | 8% |
| 40-49 | 13% |
| 50-64 | 8% |
| 65+ | 1% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| California | 66% |
| Hawaii | 11% |
| Nevada | 5% |
| Washington | 4% |
| (International Students) | 2% |
| Minnesota | 2% |
| Arizona | 2% |
| Guam | 2% |
| Texas | 1% |
| Pennsylvania | 1% |
| Connecticut | 1% |
| Oregon | 1% |
| Colorado | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 72 % |
| Part-Time | 75 % |
Notre Dame De Namur University offers campus housing for 475 of its 1,024 (full-time) students. Freshmen are required to live on campus.
(Please refer to our profile of Belmont, California for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other California Colleges).
The school offers students a meal plan with 19 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 503 | 498 | 99% | 96 | 19% |
| Men | 188 | 184 | 98% | 39 | 21% |
| Women | 315 | 314 | 100% | 57 | 18% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 440 | 540 |
| SAT Math | 430 | 520 |
| SAT Writing | 420 | 540 |
| ACT Verbal | 16 | 22 |
| ACT Math | 17 | 22 |
| ACT Composite | 17 | 23 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | recommended |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | required |
| Recommendations | required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 85% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 34% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 24,650 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 24,650 |
| Room and board | $ 10,580 |
| Room charge | $ 7,000 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 3,580 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,330 |
| Other expenses | $ 3,696 |
Financial Aid:
Notre Dame De Namur University participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 117900)
Notre Dame De Namur University has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 19 | 12 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 4 | 9 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 4 | 6 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 4 | $92,993 | 1 | * |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 1 | * | 1 | * |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 0 | * | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 5 | $90,037 | 3 | $79,481 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 11 | $73,965 | 7 | $74,315 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 5 | $61,524 | 9 | $59,112 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 6 | $50,468 | 8 | $51,075 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 22 | $64,729 | 24 | $60,867 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Basketball | Pacific West Conference |
| Track | Pacific West Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 92 | 85 | 177 |
| Basketball | 15 | 14 | 29 |
| Track | 7 | 10 | 17 |
| All Other Sports | 70 | 61 | 131 |
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Business Administration and Management, General
Management Science, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Science
Computer and Information Sciences, General
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Curriculum and Instruction
Education, General
Educational Leadership and Administration, General
Educational/Instructional Media Design
Elementary Education and Teaching
Reading Teacher Education
Secondary Education and Teaching
Special Education and Teaching, General
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Human Services, General
Public Administration
LIBERAL ARTS
Creative Writing
English Language and Literature, General
History, General
Humanities/Humanistic Studies
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Political Science and Government, General
Sociology
MEDIA
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
MEDICINE
Gerontology
Pre-Medicine/Pre-Medical Studies
MUSIC
Music, General
Voice and Opera
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Kinesiology and Exercise Science
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Philosophy
Religion/Religious Studies
SCIENCE
Biochemistry
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Art Therapy/Therapist
Clinical Psychology
Counseling Psychology
Marriage and Family Therapy/Counseling
Psychology, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Notre Dame De Namur University Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in family and social work (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% |  |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 9% | |
| % students on athletic fin. aid (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | |
| % students 40 years or older (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | |
| Female % of student body (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 14% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| % of degrees in education and teaching (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
| % of degrees in therapy and counseling (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 18% | |
Notable:
Roman Catholic affiliation Accepts some high school credits Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Career counseling Career services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Offers a board (meal) plan Tenure system for quality teaching Offers athletic scholarships NCAA athletic conference member
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