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Notre Dame College

Cleveland, OH·Private nonprofit·1,049 students
Last updated: March 22, 2026

A good fit for students who want accessible admissions and students who want small classes and close faculty access. graduation rate is below 40%. financial aid brings net price below sticker.

80%
Accept
1,049
Students
$20,477
Net Price
37%
Grad Rate
$43,900
Earnings
10 yr
$15,750
Debt

About This School

Notre Dame College is a private nonprofit institution located in Cleveland, Ohio with approximately 1,049 undergraduate students enrolled. Notre Dame College has an open or accessible admissions process, with an acceptance rate of 80%. The average net price after financial aid is $20,477 per year. The graduation rate is 37%, and the typical graduate earns $43,900 within 10 years of enrollment.

Notre Dame College was a private Catholic college in South Euclid, Ohio, United States. Established in 1922 by the Sisters of Notre Dame as a women's college, it was coeducational from January 2001 until its closure. The Sisters of Notre Dame ended their sponsorship of the college in 2023. In February 2024, the college announced it would be closing at the end of the spring semester, with agreements in place for existing students to complete their degrees at partner colleges and universities. The college ultimately closed on May 2, 2024.

This school is no longer an option — Notre Dame College officially closed at the end of spring 2024 after over a century of operation, with the Sisters of Notre Dame ending their sponsorship in 2023. If you encountered this school on a list or search tool, it's outdated information; prospective students should look elsewhere entirely. The numbers from its final years told a difficult story anyway, with only a 37% graduation rate and 69% freshman retention, suggesting many students were already struggling to find success there before the closure.

Founded
1949
Setting
Large suburb

Popular Programs

Business & Marketing33%
Health Professions14%
Education11%
Psychology10%
Visual & Performing Arts7%
Communications7%
Biological Sciences4%
Social Sciences2%

Percentage of degrees awarded. Source: College Scorecard.

Admissions

SAT Scores

Average CompositeN/A

ACT Scores

Midpoint Composite19

Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition
$32,606
Out-of-State Tuition
$32,606
Avg Net Price
$20,477
after aid

Financial Aid

Students receiving Pell Grants39%
Median debt at graduation$15,750

Full Cost

After Graduation

Graduation Rate
37%
within 6 years
Retention Rate
69%
freshmen returning
Earnings (10 yr)
$43,900
after enrollment
Median Debt
$15,750
at graduation

Will This School Pay Off?

Median Debt
$15,750
at graduation
Earnings (6 yr)
$37,000
after enrollment
Earnings (10 yr)
$43,900
after enrollment
Earnings-to-Debt Ratio: 2.8x

Solid return. Earnings outpace debt, though major choice matters.

Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.

Student Body

White42%
Black31%
Hispanic/Latino6%
Asian1%

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (1,049 undergraduates).

Contact & Location

Address

Notre Dame College

4545 College Rd

Cleveland, OH 44121-4293

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Sources & Methodology

Data

Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.

Contextual Enrichment

School overview from Wikipedia. Used for context only, not as a primary data source for admissions, cost, or outcomes claims.

Important Caveats
  • Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
  • Some metrics are based on Title IV financial aid recipients only.
  • Some values may be privacy-suppressed or rolled up by the Department of Education.
  • Contact the school directly for current admissions requirements and costs.
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