Notre Dame College
Notre Dame College is a private research university in Cleveland, Ohio, enrolling about 1,049 students. Admission is moderately selective, with an acceptance rate of about 80.35% in federal reporting data. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $49,737 among students who received federal aid.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $32,606
- 2024 Average Net Price: $20,477 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: 80.35% Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 1,049 N/A% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 36.63%
Notre Dame College: what the data shows
Common questions about Notre Dame College, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Notre Dame College?
Notre Dame College is located in Cleveland, OH (ZIP 44121-4293).
NCES locale classification: Rural fringe.
Is Notre Dame College public or private?
Notre Dame College is a Private Non-profit institution.
How much does Notre Dame College cost?
Published tuition: $32,606.
Average net price after aid: $20,477.
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $130,424.
How hard is it to get into Notre Dame College?
Admission rate: 80.35%.
Scorecard does not publish admitted-student GPA for most institutions.
How big is Notre Dame College?
Total enrollment: 1,049 students.
What is the graduation rate at Notre Dame College?
150%-time completion rate: 36.63%.
What do graduates of Notre Dame College earn?
Median earnings: $39,597 six years after entry; $49,737 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $27,000.
38.90% of students receive Pell grants.
Is Notre Dame College a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show admission rate 80.35%; completion rate 36.63%; median earnings $49,737 at 10 years; net price $20,477. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Costs
Tuition Costs
$32,606
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at Notre Dame College was $32,606.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$20,477
2024 Value
In 2024 Notre Dame College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $20,477.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$81,908 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$20,477 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$130,424 4-Year Tuition
Costs include tuition and fees. Room & board, books, and other expenses are additional.
4-year total cost breakdown for Notre Dame College.
Financial Aid by Income Level
38.90% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
60.65% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
Not reported
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at Notre Dame College was not reported in the College Scorecard extract for this institution.
Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.
Tuition tracker
Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for Notre Dame College in that year.
Multi-year history is not in this profile yet. It is added when the institution cost history CSV has been collected and merged into school JSON.
Sticker tuition and net price over time
Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.
College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).
Net price by family income
Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).
Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.
Admissions
Acceptance Rate
80.35% Acceptance Rate
This institution has a moderate acceptance rate, accepting most qualified applicants.
Acceptance rate compared to national average.
Test Scores
Test score data is not available for this institution.
Average SAT and ACT scores for admitted students.
Academic Requirements
GPA requirements are not published by this institution. Contact the admissions office for specific academic requirements.
Estimated GPA and test score ranges.
Enrollment
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
N/A% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Notre Dame College in 2024 is 1,049 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
N/A%
2024 Retention Rate
Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall.
Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
32.56% 100% Completion Time
36.63% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 32.56% of students graduating from Notre Dame College completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for Notre Dame College.
Return on Investment
$27,000 Median Student Debt
$49,737 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
54.29% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
507.23% Return on Investment
5.4 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for Notre Dame College.
Top Programs by Completions
Program completion data is not available for this institution.
Most popular programs at Notre Dame College.
Employment Outcomes
$39,597 Median Earnings (6 years after entry)
$46,489 Median Earnings (8 years after entry)
$49,737 Median Earnings (10 years after entry)
Earnings outcomes for Notre Dame College graduates.
About
Notre Dame College is a private non-profit institution located in Cleveland, OH. The institution enrolls approximately 1,049 students. The admission rate is 80.35%. The institution maintains a 36.63% graduation rate. Approximately 38.90% of students receive Pell Grants.
Institution Type
Private Non-profit
Location
Cleveland, OH 44121-4293
Region: Great Lakes
Insights and Analysis
Graduation Rate Considerations: The 36.63% graduation rate at Notre Dame College falls below the national average. Prospective students should carefully consider factors such as academic preparation, support services, and career outcomes when evaluating this institution.
FAQ
How much does Notre Dame College cost?
Reported in-state tuition is $32,606 and average net price is $20,477 in the latest College Scorecard data.
How hard is it to get into Notre Dame College?
The admission rate is 80.3% among first-time degree-seeking students reporting admissions data.
What do graduates of Notre Dame College earn?
Median earnings are $39,597 six years after entry and $49,737 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Notre Dame College?
The 150%-time completion rate is 36.6% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do Notre Dame College students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $27,000.
How big is Notre Dame College?
Total enrollment is about 1,049 students in the latest reporting year.
Is Notre Dame College public or private?
Notre Dame College is a private nonprofit institution located in Cleveland, OH.
Is Notre Dame College an HBCU?
No. Notre Dame College is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Notre Dame College a tribal college?
No. Notre Dame College is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is Notre Dame College religiously affiliated?
No religious affiliation is reported for Notre Dame College in IPEDS institutional characteristics.
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
- Related geography & profiles
Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.
Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.
Methodology
Data for this profile is sourced from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard dataset, which provides comprehensive information on institutions of higher education in the United States.
All financial figures are adjusted for inflation and represent the most recent available data. Graduation rates and completion times are calculated according to federal standards.