Notre Dame of Maryland University
NDMU
Baltimore, Maryland 21210-2476
Data last updated: August 29, 2026
Strong graduate outcomes — known for health sciences
Notre Dame of Maryland University is a private urban institution in Baltimore, Maryland. The school is accessible to a wide range of students.
A small campus of 684 undergraduates with a 8:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.
52% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $65,344 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $24,536.
More About This School
History & Fun Facts
- •History The Roman Catholic academic/educational religious congregation of the School Sisters of Notre Dame founded the school in 1873.
- •It originally established and named the "Notre Dame of Maryland Preparatory School and Collegiate Institute".
- •In 1896, the Collegiate Institute became the first four-year Roman Catholic college for women in the United States.
- •Previously a women's college, the board of trustees voted unanimously to become co-educational in September 2022 and admitted its first undergraduate men in the fall semester of 2023.
- •In October 2023, the university announced that it will be acquiring the Maryland University of Integrative Health (MUIH) in Laurel, Maryland.
Source: Wikipedia
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Admissions
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.
Typical Application Requirements
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Net Price by Family Income
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
Graduate w/ Zero Debt
23.0%
Avg Tuition Increase
3.1%/yr
Median Debt at Grad
$17,990
Programs (57)
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 Life
Student Satisfaction
Retention Rate
77%
Student Body
Race & Ethnicity
Campus Safety
Total Incidents (2024)
4
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 MD state average + large city premium