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About Notre Dame of Maryland University

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Notre Dame of Maryland University is a private university in Baltimore, MD, known for its catholic liberal arts, health sciences focus, and small class sizes. With an acceptance rate of 70%, Notre Dame Marylan is accessible for most qualified applicants, typically enrolling around 56 students each year. Notre Dame Marylan is test optional; submitting a strong score can strengthen an application, though it is not required for consideration. Notre Dame Marylan offers merit scholarships regardless of financial need, with awards averaging $34,478 per year; the sticker price of $59,510 may look very different from what your family actually pays.

Admissions

Notre Dame of Maryland University acceptance rate and admitted student profile

accessible for most qualified applicants

70%
Overall Accept Rate

Application Strategy

Strategy tips for applying to Notre Dame of Maryland University

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Essay Strategy
Notre Dame of Maryland University was founded by the School Sisters of Notre Dame and has a strong mission around educating women for leadership and service. In your essays and any additional materials, connect your own goals to that mission directly, whether through community involvement, a desire to lead in your field, or a commitment to social justice.
Demonstrated Interest
Notre Dame of Maryland's campus is located in a residential neighborhood of Baltimore, so if you can visit in person, attend an open house or info session and mention specific buildings, programs, or faculty you encountered. Referencing your visit in your application materials shows genuine interest in this specific community.

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Financial Aid & Cost

What Notre Dame of Maryland University actually costs your family

Average net prices by income bracket from College Scorecard data.

Family IncomeSticker PriceAvg. Net Cost / yr
0-30k~$60k/yr$11.8k
30k-48k~$60k/yr$17.6k
48k-75k~$60k/yr$17.9k
75k-110k~$60k/yr$21.4k
110k+~$60k/yr$25.0k

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Outcomes & Campus

Student outcomes and campus profile

52%
6-Year Graduation Rate
$64k
Median Earnings (6 yrs)
7:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
789
Undergrad Enrollment

Student Body

Student body composition

Race & Ethnicity

37%Black / African American
28%White
13%Hispanic
11%Unknown / Unreported
5%Asian
4%International
2%Two or More Races
0%American Indian / AK Native
0%Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
Gender21% Men · 79% Women
Citizenship / Immigration Status97% Citizens and Immigrants · 4% International
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