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Notre Dame of Maryland University SAT Scores, ACT Scores, Acceptance Rate, and Admissions Requirements

SAT RangeN/A

ACT RangeN/A

Average GPA3.66

Acceptance Rate82.1%

Notre Dame of Maryland admits a large share of applicants, but its 50% six-year graduation rate makes preparation and fit especially important. Aim to be at or above the 3.66 average GPA, and use the test-optional policy strategically by submitting SAT or ACT scores only if they add clear strength.

Data on this page is sourced from our college data partners and was last updated on July 9, 2026.

Notre Dame of Maryland University facts and stats

Quick Facts

Notre Dame of Maryland University enrolls about 711 undergraduate students in an urban campus setting. Notre Dame of Maryland has a 73% freshman retention rate, which is above the national average of roughly 70%. Its 6-year graduation rate is 50%, and the student-to-faculty ratio is 9:1.

Location

Baltimore, MD

Undergrad Enrollment711

Freshman Retention73%

SettingUrban

Student to Faculty Ratio9:1

Graduation Rate50%

Test PolicyTest-optional

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Key Notre Dame of Maryland University application dates

Key dates

Application deadlines

Regular Decision

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Early Action

Offered

Early Decision

Not offered

Priority Deadline

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Financial aid deadlines

Financial Aid Priority

February 15

Test dates

SAT test dates

August 22, 2026

Registration deadline: August 7, 2026

September 12, 2026

Registration deadline: August 28, 2026

October 3, 2026

Registration deadline: September 18, 2026

ACT test dates

September 19, 2026

Registration deadline: August 14, 2026

October 17, 2026

Registration deadline: September 11, 2026

December 12, 2026

Registration deadline: November 6, 2026

Take tests early for the best outcomes

If you choose to submit scores to test-optional Notre Dame of Maryland, take your first SAT or ACT by spring of junior year so you can use summer and fall for superscore-focused retakes. To be ready for Notre Dame of Maryland’s Early Action deadline, plan for an early fall retake as the last one likely to arrive in time.

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What you'll actually pay

Notre Dame of Maryland is a private not-for-profit, so the same rate applies to all students. Tuition and fees are $43,360, and 82% of students receive aid. Submit the FAFSA by the February 15 priority deadline to be considered for financial aid.

Tuition and Fees$43,360

Room and Board$14,000

Average Merit Award$18,367

Application FeeN/A

Students on Aid82%

Average Aid Package$28,928

Average Debt at Grad$32,346

Notre Dame of Maryland’s listed cost of attendance is about $57,360, including tuition, fees, room, and board. Financial aid is common, with 82% of students receiving aid and an average package of $28,928. Merit awards average $18,367, which can significantly reduce the billed cost for qualifying students. Graduates leave with an average debt of $32,346.