C
Average
Score: 49/100
Overall (traditional)
C+
Outcome Rating
64/100 · earnings-weighted

Notre Dame de Namur University

4-Year Private Non-Profit
📍 Belmont, California 94002
ℹ️
Rating Context: This institution has fewer than 500 students. Smaller schools may show more rating variability due to limited data points.

Suggested Focus: For this type of institution, we recommend prioritizing the Outcomes Score (C) which measures graduation and job placement rates — the most relevant metrics for career programs.
Graduation Rate: 32%
Outcomes
C
51/100
Affordability
D
44/100
Resources
B
71/100
Experience
B
72/100
Prestige
F
13/100

Two ratings: the overall grade compares colleges the conventional way (outcomes, cost, resources, experience, reputation). The Outcome Rating asks what students earn: 60% wage-adjusted earnings 10 years after enrolling, 25% graduation, 15% retention. Methodology

Quick Stats

237
Total Enrollment
32%
Graduation Rate
N/A
Retention Rate
6.0:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
N/A
Acceptance Rate
N/A
Avg Net Price

Earnings, Debt & Completion

What happens to students who enroll at Notre Dame de Namur University, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.

$74,576
Median earnings 10 yrs after entry
$57,676
Median earnings 6 yrs after entry
$25,000
Median debt at graduation
6.7%
Completion rate (within 150% of normal time)
28.6%
Students receiving Pell grants

Typical debt at graduation equals about 34% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.

Earnings rank: 77th percentile among similar colleges after a partial adjustment for local wage levels (CA wage index 1.21). This drives the Outcome Rating.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved Oct 2026. Earnings are for federally aided students who enrolled, whether or not they graduated.

Earnings by Major at Notre Dame de Namur University

Median pay of bachelor's degree graduates by field of study, and how each program ranks against every college reporting that major — by raw pay and adjusted for state wage levels. Same school, very different paychecks.

Major1 yr after4 yrs aftervs. nationalRank (pay)Rank (wage-adj.)Median debt
Business Administration, Management and Operations—$83,441+22%#98 of 1176#217$25,493
Biology—$75,059+31%#51 of 841#109$20,500
Sociology—$68,503+30%#20 of 462#43$26,500
Psychology$30,570$63,847+26%#49 of 1027#121$26,850
Communication and Media Studies$27,389$51,994-8%#384 of 660#538—

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are for graduates who received federal aid and were working; small programs are not reported.

For parents & investors

The Notre Dame de Namur University Town Property Report

  • Avg home value near campus: $2,291,971
  • Avg rent near campus: $3,524/mo — vs ~$833/mo campus room rate
  • Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 94063 (2.6% cap, Redwood City)

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Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

Category In-State Out-of-State
Tuition $15,792 $15,792
Room $7,500

Financial Aid

N/A
Receive Any Aid
N/A
Receive Pell Grants
N/A
Take Out Loans
N/A
Avg Net Price

Student Demographics

237
Total Students
75%
Women
21%
Traditional Age (18-24)

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 37%
Hispanic 29%
Black 6%
Asian 10%
Two or More 3%
Non-Resident 6%

🏠 Living Arrangements

💻 Learning Mode

In-Person 49%
Hybrid (Some Online) 37%
Fully Online 14%

📊 Age Distribution

18-24 (Traditional) 21%
25-64 (Adult) 79%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at Notre Dame de Namur University?
Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution. Many schools with open enrollment or specialized programs do not report traditional acceptance rates.
How much does it cost to attend Notre Dame de Namur University?
Tuition at Notre Dame de Namur University is $15,792 for in-state students and $15,792 for out-of-state students .
What is the graduation rate at Notre Dame de Namur University?
The graduation rate at Notre Dame de Namur University is 32%. This graduation rate is low, which may reflect the institution's student population, program types, or other factors worth investigating.
Is Notre Dame de Namur University a good school?
Notre Dame de Namur University has a Repit College Score of 49/100 (Grade: C). Our rating evaluates five key factors:
  • Outcomes (C): Graduation and retention rates
  • Affordability (D): Net cost and financial aid access
  • Resources (B): Class sizes and selectivity
  • Experience (B): Campus life and learning format
  • Prestige (F): Reputation and recognition
Note: As a smaller institution, we recommend focusing on the Outcomes score when evaluating this school.
How many students attend Notre Dame de Namur University?
Notre Dame de Namur University has a total enrollment of 237 students.

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Data source: IPEDS 2023-24 | Last updated: October 2026 | Methodology