Notre Dame of Maryland University

Baltimore, MD · private nonprofit

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Admissions

Admit rate86.5%
Applicants
Middle-50% SAT—–—
Middle-50% ACT—–—
Avg GPA
Test policy
Avg net price / yr$24,536
Grad rate52%
Median earnings (10 yr)$65,344
Sourcescorecard_bulk · 2025

Application requirements

Early Action2025-11-01
Early Action II2025-12-01
Regular / RollingRolling
Application fee$0 (US) · $0 (intl)
Personal essayNot required
Test policysometimes required
Teacher recommendations1
Counselor recommendationRequired

Source: Common App first-year Requirements Grid, 2025-26 cycle. Confirm on the college's site — requirements can change mid-cycle.

Supplemental essays

  1. Everyone has different priorities when considering their higher education options and building their college or university list. Tell us about your “non-negotiable” factor(s) when searching for your future college home.· ~150 words
  2. How does faith influence the decisions you make?· ~100 words
  3. What is distinctive about your personal experiences and development (eg, family support, culture, disability, personal background, community, etc)? Why are these experiences important to you and how will you enrich the Notre Dame community?· ~100 words
  4. Notre Dame’s undergraduate experience is characterized by a collective sense of care for every person. How do you foster service to others in your community?· ~100 words
  5. What compliment are you most proud of receiving, and why does it mean so much to you?· ~100 words
  6. What would you fight for?· ~100 words

Copied verbatim from the school's official admissions page (2025-26 cycle).