The College of Notre Dame of Maryland educates women as leaders to transform the world. Embracing the vision of the founders, the School Sisters of Notre Dame, the college provides a liberal arts education in the Catholic tradition. Distinctive undergraduate and graduate programs challenge women and men to strive for intellectual and professional excellence, to build inclusive communities, to engage in service to others, and to promote social responsibility.
College of Notre Dame of Maryland, is an independent, Catholic-affiliated, liberal arts college located in Baltimore, Maryland, United States, that primarily serves women students.
Founded in 1873 by the School Sisters of Notre Dame, the College of Notre Dame stands as one of the oldest institutions of higher education for women in the United States. Today it is best known for its fine liberal arts programs, its widely admired Elizabeth Morrissy Honors Program, its dedication to educating a diverse student body (a leader among private colleges in Maryland), and its commitment to providing rigorous academic programs, based in the liberal arts, to non-traditional learners.
In April 1896, the College of Notre Dame became the first Catholic women's college in the United States chartered to offer the bachelor of arts degree. Its traditional program for women continues as the only one of its kind in Maryland. The first institution on the East Coast to offer working women and men the opportunity to earn a bachelor's degree through weekend coursework, the College has continued as a leader in providing innovative part-time undergraduate and graduate programs for adults.
Until the fall of 1960, Notre Dame Preparatory School, a Catholic school offering grades 1-12 for girls, shared the college campus. Increased enrollments at the college and the prep school necessitated a move by the prep school from the Charles Street campus to Towson, Maryland. Today, Notre Dame Prep serves girls in grades 6-12.
Notre Dame's beautiful and historic campus is set amidst Baltimore's most prestigious neighborhoods. Its signature building, Gibbons Hall, opened in 1873 and was home to "Notre Dame of Maryland," which offered instruction to generations of girls and young women. Other landmark spaces include the College's Marikle Chapel of the Annunciation, originally designed by Baldwin and Pennington and restored in 2002 through a gift from Mac and Helen Marikle Passano '69 and their daughters; Fourier Hall, a stunning example of Art Moderne architecture; and Noyes Alumnae House, built in the 1840s.
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| Percent of Students International: | 0% |
| On-Campus Housing Available: | Yes |
| Percent of Students Living On-Campus: | 24% |
| Freshman Students Required to Live on Campus: | Yes |
| Tuition & Fees (undergraduate) | Expenses | ||
Published Tuition and Fees: |
$ 21,600 | ||
Average Tuition for Full-Time Undergrads: |
$ 21,100 | ||
Required Fees for Full-Time Undergrads: |
$ 500 | ||
| Financial Aid | Avg. Amount Received | % of Students Receiving Aid | |
Federal Grants: |
$ 3,638 | 51% | |
State and Local Grants: |
$ 4,307 | 45% | |
Institutional Grants: |
$ 9,104 | 93% | |
Student Loans: |
$ 4,625 | 75% | |
Any Aid: |
99% |
| Acceptance Rate: | 82% (Selective) |
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| SAT Scores: | |
| % of Students Submitting SAT Scores: | 92% |
| Bottom 25th Percentile: | Verbal: 460, Math: 450 |
| Top 75th Percentile: | Verbal: 580, Math: 560 |
| Application Fee: | $ 60.00 |
| Formal Demonstration of Competencies: | Recommended |
| High School Diploma or Equivalent: | Recommended |
| High School GPA: | Required |
| High School Rank: | Recommended |
| High School Record: | Required |
| Recommendations: | Required |
| TOEFL: | Required |
| Test Scores: | Required |
