Resources › For Students and Parents Notre Dame de Namur University Admissions SAT Scores, Acceptance Rate, Financial Aid & More Share Flipboard Email Print NDNU Softball. feeferlump / Flickr For Students and Parents College Admissions College Profiles College Admissions Process College Rankings Choosing A College Application Tips Essay Samples & Tips Testing Graphs College Financial Aid Extracurricular Activities Advanced Placement Homework Help Private School Test Prep College Life Graduate School Business School Law School Distance Learning View More By Allen Grove College Admissions Expert Ph.D., English, University of Pennsylvania M.A., English, University of Pennsylvania B.S., Materials Science & Engineering and Literature, MIT Dr. Allen Grove is an Alfred University English professor and a college admissions expert with 20 years of experience helping students transition to college. our editorial process Facebook Facebook Twitter Twitter Allen Grove Updated October 26, 2017 Notre Dame de Namur University Admissions Overview: To apply to Notre Dame de Namur University, students will need to submit an application, high school transcripts, a personal statement, SAT or ACT scores, and a letter of recommendation. The school has an acceptance rate of 97%, making it generally accessible to those who apply--those with good grades and test scores have a good chance of being admitted. Check out the school's website for more, and contact the admissions office with any question you have about the admissions process. Admissions Data (2016): Notre Dame de Namur University Acceptance Rate: 97%Test Scores -- 25th / 75th PercentileSAT Critical Reading: 400 / 508SAT Math: 400 / 510SAT Writing: - / -What these SAT numbers meanACT Composite: 17 / 22ACT English: 15 / 23ACT Math: 16 / 24ACT Writing: - / -What these ACT numbers mean Notre Dame de Namur University Description: Notre Dame de Namur University, formerly known as the College of Notre Dame, is a private Catholic university located in Belmont, California. It is the fifth-oldest college in California and the first in the state to offer baccalaureate degrees to women. The 50-acre campus is situated in the San Francisco Bay Area, just a few miles off the coast of the Pacific Ocean and less than 30 miles from both San Francisco and San Jose. The university has a student faculty ratio of 12 to 1, and it offers 22 undergraduate and 12 graduate degrees, as well as several certificate programs. Business administration, human services and psychology are all popular undergraduate areas of study, while the most popular graduate programs are business administration, public administration and marriage and family therapy. Beyond academics, students are active in campus life, participating in over 30 clubs and activities. The NDNU Argonauts compete in the NCAA Division II Pacific West Conference. Enrollment (2016): Total Enrollment: 1,691 (982 undergraduates)Gender Breakdown: 34% Male / 66% Female75% Full-time Costs (2016 - 17): Tuition and Fees: $33,268Books: $1,844 (why so much?)Room and Board: $13,258Other Expenses: $4,474Total Cost: $52,844 Notre Dame de Namur University Financial Aid (2015 - 16): Percentage of New Students Receiving Aid: 96%Percentage of New Students Receiving Types of AidGrants: 96%Loans: 83%Average Amount of AidGrants: $21,311Loans: $6,645 Academic Programs: Most Popular Majors: Business Administration, Human Services, Liberal Studies, Psychology Graduation and Retention Rates: First Year Student Retention (full-time students): 83%Transfer-out Rate: 36%4-Year Graduation Rate: 34%6-Year Graduation Rate: 50% Intercollegiate Athletic Programs: Men's Sports: Lacrosse, Soccer, Basketball, Golf, Cross CountryWomen's Sports: Tennis, Softball, Cross Country, Basketball, Tennis, Soccer Data Source: National Center for Educational Statistics If You Like Notre Dame de Namur University, You May Also Like These Schools: University of La Verne: Profile University of California - Davis: Profile | GPA-SAT-ACT GraphSanta Clara University: Profile | GPA-SAT-ACT GraphWhittier College: Profile University of California - Santa Barbara: Profile | GPA-SAT-ACT GraphSan Diego State University: Profile | GPA-SAT-ACT GraphUniversity of San Diego: Profile | GPA-SAT-ACT GraphSan Jose State University: Profile | GPA-SAT-ACT GraphUniversity of San Francisco: Profile | GPA-SAT-ACT GraphLoyola Marymount University: Profile | GPA-SAT-ACT Graph