Notre Dame de Namur University
NDNU
Belmont, California 94002-1908
Data last updated: August 29, 2026
Strong graduate outcomes — known for business
Notre Dame de Namur University is a private institution in Belmont with particular strength in business and psychology.
A small campus of 14 undergraduates with a 6:1 student-faculty ratio. The suburban location offers a balance of campus life and nearby amenities.
32% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $74,576 a decade after enrollment.
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History & Fun Facts
- •Notre Dame de Namur University was founded by the Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur as the Academy of Notre Dame in 1851 on 10 acres in San Jose, California.
- •The school was chartered in 1868 as the College of Notre Dame, the first college in the state of California authorized to grant the baccalaureate degree to women.
- •In 1922, the Sisters purchased Ralston Hall, the country estate of William Chapman Ralston, founder of the Bank of California.
- •In 1953 the College of Notre Dame became a four-year college with 23 Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur involved in the school.
Source: Wikipedia
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Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.
Debt & Aid Detail
Net Price Trend
Tuition Trend
Avg Tuition Increase
3.4%/yr
Median Debt at Grad
$16,500
Programs (39)
Outcomes
Median Earnings After Graduation
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.
Student Body
Race & Ethnicity
Campus Safety
Total Incidents (2024)
0
Peer Average
3
3-Year Trend
Emergency System
Campus security, emergency notification system
Incident Breakdown (2024)
Burglary
Aggravated Assault
Robbery
Motor Vehicle Theft
Sex Offenses
Arson
Drug Arrests
Liquor Arrests
Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).
Location & Lifestyle
Cost of Living
Estimated from CA state average + suburban adjustment