Notre Dame de Namur University

www.ndnu.edu/

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2021 Undergraduate Tuition

$19,740

47.2% growth from 2020

2019 Student Loan

1.23%

Default Rate

2021 Enrolled Students

203

26.1% Full-Time

2021 Graduation Rate

53.8%

92 Graduates

About

Notre Dame de Namur University is a higher education institution located in San Mateo County, CA. In 2021, the most popular Masters Degree concentrations at Notre Dame de Namur University were Clinical Psychology (53 degrees awarded), General Business Administration & Management (44 degrees), and General Special Education & Teaching (33 degrees).

In 2021, 446 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Notre Dame de Namur University. 70.4% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 29.6% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was hispanic or latino (151 degrees), 1.27 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (119 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Notre Dame de Namur University is $19,740, which is $−3,444 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,184).

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Costs

In 2021, the median undergraduate tuition at Notre Dame de Namur University is $19,740, which is $−3,444 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,184).

In 2021, 64% of undergraduate students attending Notre Dame de Namur University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 51% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$19,740

2021 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2021, the cost of tuition at Notre Dame de Namur University was $19,740. The cost of tuition at Notre Dame de Namur University is $−3,444 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,184).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Notre Dame de Namur University (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

100%

1 Year Growth

This chart compares the average net price of Notre Dame de Namur University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Financial Aid by Income Level

64%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

51%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

64% of undergraduate students at Notre Dame de Namur University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a decline of 13.5% with respect to 2020, when 74% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Notre Dame de Namur University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

1.23%

2019 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at Notre Dame de Namur University was 1.23%, which represents 6 out of the 487 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Enrollment

Notre Dame de Namur University had a total enrollment of 203 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at Notre Dame de Namur University is 53 students and the part-time enrollment is 150. This means that 26.1% of students enrolled at Notre Dame de Namur University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Notre Dame de Namur University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 37.4% White, 29.1% Hispanic or Latino, 11.8% Asian, 4.93% Black or African American, 4.43% Two or More Races, 0.985% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.493% American Indian or Alaska Native.

Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly Hispanic or Latino Female (28.3%), followed by White Female (28.3%) and Asian Male (7.55%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

26.1%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Notre Dame de Namur University in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 203 students. The full-time enrollment at Notre Dame de Namur University is 53 and the part-time enrollment is 150. This means that 26.1% of students enrolled at Notre Dame de Namur University are enrolled full-time compared with 68.3% at similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Notre Dame de Namur University (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

64%

2019 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Notre Dame de Namur University was 64%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Masters Colleges and Universities (73%), Notre Dame de Namur University had a retention rate lower than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Notre Dame de Namur University (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
76 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
59 enrolled students
Asian
24 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Notre Dame de Namur University is 37.4% White, 29.1% Hispanic or Latino, 11.8% Asian, 4.93% Black or African American, 4.43% Two or More Races, 0.985% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.493% American Indian or Alaska Native. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Masters Colleges and Universities is 52% White, 16.9% Hispanic or Latino, and 12.8% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 11 students (5.42%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2021, 182 more women than men received degrees from Notre Dame de Namur University. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Notre Dame de Namur University is hispanic or latino (151 degrees awarded). There were 1.27 times more hispanic or latino recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (119 degrees).

The most common Masters Degree concentration at Notre Dame de Namur University is Clinical Psychology (53 degrees awarded), followed by General Business Administration & Management (44 degrees) and General Special Education & Teaching (33 degrees).

In 2021, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Notre Dame de Namur University, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Public Administration and Social Service (62 degrees awarded), Psychology (80 degrees), and Biology (36 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Elementary & middle school teachers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Notre Dame de Namur University are Elementary & middle school teachers (1,802,978 people), Secondary school teachers (495,275 people), Physicians (439,734 people), Education administrators (336,782 people), and Other managers (300,845 people).

The most specialized majors at Notre Dame de Namur University in 2021 are Public Administration and Social Service (62 degrees awarded), Psychology (80 degrees), Biology (36 degrees), EDUCATION. (57 degrees), and History (5 degrees) (as of 2021).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Notre Dame de Namur University are Surgeons, Diagnostic medical sonographers, Magnetic resonance imaging technologists, Physicians, and Securities, commodities, & financial services sales agents

The most specialized majors at Notre Dame de Namur University are Public Administration and Social Service (62 degrees awarded), Psychology (80 degrees), Biology (36 degrees), EDUCATION. (57 degrees), and History (5 degrees) (as of 2021).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Notre Dame de Namur University are Elementary & secondary schools (3,229,960 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (743,923 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (663,477 people), Outpatient care centers (297,424 people), and Individual & family services (272,737 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Notre Dame de Namur University.

Most Common (2021)

General Business Administration & Management
51 degree-majors awarded
General Human Services
44 degree-majors awarded
General Psychology
27 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Notre Dame de Namur University was General Business Administration & Management with 51 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at Notre Dame de Namur University according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

132

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

314

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 132 degrees were awarded to men at Notre Dame de Namur University, which is 0.42 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (314).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Notre Dame de Namur University by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 39 degrees were awarded to men at Notre Dame de Namur University in General Business Administration & Management, which is 0.696 times less than the 56 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 56 degrees were awarded to men at Notre Dame de Namur University in General Business Administration & Management, which is 1.44 times more than the 39 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

44%

100% Completion Time

51%

150% Completion Time

In 2021, 44% of students graduating from Notre Dame de Namur University completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 51% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 52% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Masters Colleges and Universities Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

White Female

Highest Graduation Rate (76.5%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2021 at Notre Dame de Namur University is Female and White (76.5% graduation rate). Across all Masters Colleges and Universities, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (72.9%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 1.09% of graduates (1 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2021)

Hispanic or Latino
151 degrees awarded
White
119 degrees awarded
Asian
58 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Notre Dame de Namur University is hispanic or latino (151 degrees awarded). There were 1.27 times more hispanic or latino recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (119 degrees).

8.3% of degree recipients (37 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

Hispanic or Latino Female
116 degrees awarded
White Female
84 degrees awarded
Asian Female
38 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Notre Dame de Namur University is hispanic or latino female (116 degrees awarded). There were 1.38 times more hispanic or latino female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (84 degrees).

Operations

Notre Dame de Namur University has an endowment valued at nearly $24.1M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 5.7M (23.6%) compared to the 13.1% average return (6.61M on 50.4M) across all Masters Colleges and Universities.

In 2021, Notre Dame de Namur University had a total salary expenditure of 21.6M. Notre Dame de Namur University employs 5 Associate professors, 2 Professors and 1 Instructors. Most academics at Notre Dame de Namur University are Female Associate professor (3), Female Professor (2), and Male Associate professor (2).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Notre Dame de Namur University are: Management, with 11 employees, Business and Financial Operations, with 8 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 8 employees.

Endowment

$24.1M

2021 Endowment

4.07%

growth from 2020

Notre Dame de Namur University has an endowment valued at about $24.1M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The endowment of Notre Dame de Namur University grew 4.07% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $26.3M lower than than the median endowment of Masters Colleges and Universities according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Notre Dame de Namur University (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$9.03M

2021 Salaries

40.8%

decline from 2020

In 2021, Notre Dame de Namur University paid a median of $9.03M in salaries, which represents 41.9% of their overall expenditure ($21.6M) and a 40.8% decline from the previous year.

The median for similar Masters Colleges and Universities is 35.1M (41.3% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$706k

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2021, Notre Dame de Namur University paid a total of $706k to 8 employees working as instructors, which represents 7.82% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $11M (31.3%) for similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

Occupations by Share

Associate professor

Most Common Instructor

5 Employees

Management

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

11 Employees

In 2021, the most common positions for instructional staff at Notre Dame de Namur University were Associate professor with 5 employees, Professor with 2 employees, and Instructor with 1 employees.

In 2021, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Notre Dame de Namur University were Management with 11 employees, Business and Financial Operations with 8 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 8 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2021)

Female Associate professor
Female Professor
Male Associate professor

In 2021, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Notre Dame de Namur University was Female Associate professor with 3 employees, Female Professor with 2 employees, and Male Associate professor with 2 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Notre Dame de Namur University.