Notre Dame of Maryland University
Non-profit
Public
Regional
Established as a Catholic women’s college in 1895, Notre Dame of Maryland University provides undergraduate programs to women and graduate degree and certificate programs to men and women. NDMU’s schools of arts, sciences, and business; education; nursing; and pharmacy enroll more than 2,400 students each year. NDMU offers nine online programs: two bachelor’s degrees, five master’s degrees, one Ph.D. in higher education leadership, and one certificate in risk assessment. At the undergraduate level, students may study business or enroll in an RN-to-BSN program. Available master’s degrees include contemporary communications, gifted and talented education, TESOL, analytics, and risk management. Online students may access 24/7 technical support and on-campus tutoring services. Online tuition varies by program. NDMU typically accepts undergraduate applicants to online programs with a minimum 2.5 GPA. Graduate students may transfer up to six credits.
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Admissions Breakdown
Acceptance Rate Insight
69% of students were accepted during the 2020-2021 school year. Sometimes schools with midrange acceptance rates have higher standards of entry but are still accessible to many students who apply.
Retention Rate Insight
87% of full-time students stayed to continue their studies the following academic year. These students started in Fall 2019 and returned in Fall 2020.
Graduation Rate Insight
70% of students graduated out of all full-time, first-time students who began their studies in Fall 2014. Keep in mind many students who enroll are not typically first-time students, as most are adult learners. Therefore, the number of first-time students is traditionally low.
Application Considerations
Test scores:
Required
High school transcript:
Required
High school rank:
Considered (not required)
Letter of recommendation:
Required
High school GPA:
Required
Open admission:
No
Completion of college prep program:
Required
Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL):
Required
Transfer Credit Policy
Dual enrollment: Yes
Advance placement (AP) credits: Yes
Credit for qualified life experience*: Implied no
*This can include previous jobs, trainings, licenses/credentials, or seminars. You may need to complete an exam or provide a portfolio to earn credit.
Learning Environment
13k
Students enrolledOnline student enrollmentStudent to faculty ratio
99%
Online student enrollmentStudent to faculty ratio
17:1
Student to faculty ratio
Degrees Awarded by Program
Degrees given for the 2020-2021 academic year.
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Programs
BA
MA
Doc
1
Area, Ethnic, Cultural, And Gender Studies
2
Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, And Group Studies
3
Biological And Biomedical Sciences
4
Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services
5
Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs
6
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services
7
Education
8
Engineering Technologies/Technicians
9
Engineering
10
Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians
11
English Language And Literature/Letters
12
Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics
13
Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences
14
Health Professions And Related Programs
15
History
16
History
17
Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities
18
Mathematics And Statistics
19
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
20
Natural Resources And Conservation
21
Philosophy And Religious Studies
22
Physical Sciences
23
Psychology
24
Public Administration And Social Service Professions
25
Social Sciences
26
Visual And Performing Arts
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