More selective than 19% of Maryland colleges we cover. U.S. median 77%.
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class
Share of students sending scores not reported.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Called “yield.” A high yield means many admitted students choose NDMU over other offers.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Applicants, admits and enrollment
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class (first-time, degree-seeking undergraduates). Newer counts arrive with the next IPEDS release.
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NDMU admissions year over year
| Entering class | Acceptance | SAT reading | SAT math | ACT | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2024 | 82% | — | — | — | College Scorecard |
| Fall 2023 | 86% | — | — | — | IPEDS |
Score ranges are the 25th–75th percentiles. Each year is kept as published; we add a year with every federal release.
How selective is NDMU compared with other Maryland colleges?
NDMU has the 22nd-lowest acceptance rate of 27 Maryland colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Acceptance | Graduation | Avg. net price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 | McDaniel College | 78% | 63% | $21,916 |
| 19 | University of Baltimore | 79% | 38% | $13,868 |
| 20 | Stevenson University | 79% | 68% | $26,505 |
| 21 | Towson University | 82% | 69% | $17,413 |
| 22 | Notre Dame of Maryland University | 82% | 50% | $19,169 |
| 23 | Morgan State University | 82% | 41% | $14,985 |
| 24 | Salisbury University | 87% | 68% | $17,743 |
| 25 | Frostburg State University | 89% | 50% | $16,715 |
| 26 | University of Maryland Eastern Shore | 96% | 35% | $13,338 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class. All Maryland colleges →
Who enrolls at NDMU
College Scorecard; IPEDS
NDMU admissions questions
What is the NDMU acceptance rate?
Notre Dame of Maryland University accepts 82% of applicants, most. For the Fall 2023 entering class, 1,997 of 2,309 applicants were admitted.
Does NDMU require the SAT or ACT?
Notre Dame of Maryland University does not consider SAT or ACT scores (test-blind), according to its federal admissions report for Fall 2023.
How many admitted students enroll at NDMU?
10% of admitted students enrolled in Fall 2023 (191 of 1,997).
Is NDMU getting harder to get into?
Notre Dame of Maryland University accepted 82% of applicants for Fall 2024, compared with 86% for Fall 2023.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS Admissions; years shown with each figure. “Colleges we cover” means colleges awarding bachelor's degrees to at least 100 undergraduates. Back to Notre Dame of Maryland University overview