“Private Catholic university in Belmont, California; the third-oldest college in the state.”
Notre Dame de Namur University is a private Catholic university in Belmont, California, founded in 1851 by the Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur. It is the third oldest college in California and the first authorized to grant baccalaureate degrees to women. As of 2021 the university transitioned primarily to graduate-only offerings.
Visa, OPT, H-1B alumni outcomes, and acceptance rates by country — sourced from FOIA, USCIS H-1B Hub, and DHS SEVIS.
The deep admissions playbook beyond the headline acceptance rate — round-by-round breakdowns, nationality data, requirements, and contact paths.
Beyond the sticker price — every named scholarship, the financial aid policy, need-aware notes, and a personalized net-cost estimate.
How life on campus actually feels — clubs, sports, traditions, housing realities, and how the school integrates with its city.
Where alumni go after graduation — top industries, grad-school continuation, and the qualitative outcomes story.
