- Acceptance rate: 82% for fall 2024
- Average net price: $22,552 a year (2022–23)
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Notre Dame of Maryland University reported an acceptance rate of 82% for fall 2024.
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Notre Dame of Maryland University GPA requirements
Notre Dame of Maryland University requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Federal data doesn't include GPA averages, and Notre Dame of Maryland University hasn't published one we could verify, so this page doesn't list an average GPA.
Notre Dame of Maryland University acceptance rate
Notre Dame of Maryland University admitted 2,303 of 2,803 first-year applicants for fall 2024, an acceptance rate of 82%, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Notre Dame of Maryland University is a private nonprofit 4-year university in Baltimore, Maryland, with 709 undergraduates.
Admission requirements
What Notre Dame of Maryland University looks at when it decides on first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024:
| Admission factor | Status |
|---|---|
| High School GPAYour cumulative high school grade point average. | Required |
| College Preparatory ProgramCompletion of a college preparatory curriculum in high school. | Required |
| High School RecordYour transcript: the courses you took and the grades you earned. | Considered if submitted |
| High School Class RankYour ranking relative to other students in your graduating class. | Considered if submitted |
| RecommendationsLetters of recommendation from teachers, counselors, or other mentors. | Considered if submitted |
| Essay or Personal StatementA personal statement or essay written for your application. | Considered if submitted |
| Demonstration of CompetenciesEvidence of specific skills through portfolios, auditions, or other demonstrations. | Considered if submitted |
| Test ScoresSAT or ACT scores. | Not considered |
| Other TestsOther admission tests, such as the Wonderlic or WISC-III. | Not considered |
| Work ExperiencePaid or volunteer work. | Not considered |
| Legacy StatusWhether a parent or other relative attended the college. | Not considered |
Notre Dame of Maryland University didn't report SAT or ACT scores for its fall 2024 first-year students.
AP credit
Notre Dame of Maryland University awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
It also awards credit for life experience, such as work or military service.
Average net price
First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average net price of $22,552 a year at Notre Dame of Maryland University in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education.
Net price is the full cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Frequently asked questions
Is Notre Dame of Maryland University hard to get into?
Not for most prepared students: at least 3 in 4 applicants got in. Notre Dame of Maryland University admitted 82% of first-year applicants for fall 2024.
Can a 3.0 GPA get you into Notre Dame of Maryland University?
GPA alone can't tell you here. Notre Dame of Maryland University admitted 82% of first-year applicants for fall 2024. It requires a high school GPA but hasn't published an average we could verify, so there's no admitted-student GPA to compare a 3.0 against. Your transcript and test scores are the clearer guide.
How much does GPA matter at Notre Dame of Maryland University?
A lot: Notre Dame of Maryland University requires high school GPA and college preparatory program. It considers high school record, high school class rank, recommendations, essay or personal statement and demonstration of competencies if you send them. It doesn't consider test scores, other tests, work experience and legacy status. That's what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Do you need SAT or ACT scores to apply to Notre Dame of Maryland University?
Check Notre Dame of Maryland University's admissions website for the current rule: testing policies change from year to year. Notre Dame of Maryland University didn't consider SAT or ACT scores, even if you sent them (test blind), as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education (fall 2024).
How many applicants get into Notre Dame of Maryland University?
Notre Dame of Maryland University's acceptance rate was 82% for fall 2024: it admitted 2,303 of 2,803 first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
What GPA do you need to get into Notre Dame of Maryland University?
Notre Dame of Maryland University requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, according to its filing with the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024. It hasn't published an average GPA we could verify, so we don't list one.
What is the average net price at Notre Dame of Maryland University?
First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average of $22,552 a year at Notre Dame of Maryland University in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education. Net price is the cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Does Notre Dame of Maryland University require an essay?
No, but it considers one. Notre Dame of Maryland University doesn't require a personal statement or essay but considers one if you send it, according to its filing with the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Does Notre Dame of Maryland University consider legacy status?
No. Notre Dame of Maryland University doesn't consider whether a parent or other relative attended, it said in its report to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Does Notre Dame of Maryland University give credit for AP exams?
Yes. Notre Dame of Maryland University awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
Before you apply, check Notre Dame of Maryland University's official admissions site: requirements can differ by program and change from year to year.
Sources
- College Navigator: Notre Dame of Maryland UniversityU.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, IPEDS (2024–25 provisional data): admissions, test scores and admission factors for fall 2024, undergraduate enrollment for fall 2024, net price for 2022–23 and credit policies for 2024–25.
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