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Notre Dame de Namur University
#72 in Best Value Colleges in California
  • C
    Overall Grade
  • 4 Year
  • Belmont, CA
  • 495 reviews
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    Notre Dame de Namur University Campus Life

    Housing

    Dorms
    C+
    Based on housing cost, capacity, student reviews and additional factors.
    On-Campus Housing Available
    Yes
    Freshmen Required to Live on Campus
    No
    Freshmen Live On-Campus
    86%
    Undergrads in College Housing
    Average Housing Cost
    $9,312 / year
    Poll
    39%
    of students say overall dorm quality is great. 31 responses
    Poll
    45%
    of students say the dorms' social atmosphere is great. 51 responses

    Food

    Campus Food
    B+
    Based on meal plan cost and student reviews on the food.
    Meal Plan Available
    Yes
    Average Meal Plan Cost
    $5,232 / year
    Poll
    What are the best food options on campus?
    Based on 53 responses
    • The cafeteria
      43%
    • Get off campus
      23%
    • They are friendly and makes the meals fresh
      15%
    • Is the kitchen crew friendly
      11%
    • The food is fresh as long as it is made properly.
      8%
    55%
    of students highly rate the dining facilities. 33 responses

    Campus Quality

    Campus
    C minus
    Based on quality of housing, food services, student reviews, and additional factors.
    Student Life
    C
    Based on campus diversity, social scene, student reviews, and additional factors.
    Poll
    What is your overall opinion of your school and the campus community?
    Based on 30 responses
    • I love everything about my school and have a lot of campus pride.
      20%
    • I like mostly everything about my school, but there are some things I wish were different.
      60%
    • The school community is okay-we're all just here for an education, nothing more.
      20%
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    Safety

    Safety
    B
    Based on crimes on campus, local area crime rates, and student reviews.
    Poll
    94%
    of students say they feel extremely safe and secure on campus. 35 responses
    Poll
    How does peer pressure affect students' use of drugs and alcohol?
    Based on 21 responses
    • You can have a great social life without drugs or alcohol.
      52%
    • Most people partake in some form, but no one treats you differently if you don't.
      33%
    • You'll definitely feel a little awkward if you don't drink.
      14%
    Poll
    How visible are the campus police on campus?
    Based on 25 responses
    • Extremely present and willing to assist students.
      48%
    • There if you need them but not overbearing.
      28%
    • Just there to bust up parties or give out parking tickets.
      20%
    • We have campus police?
      4%

    Sports

    Poll
    How popular are varsity sports on campus?
    Based on 48 responses
    • Almost everything on campus revolves around them.
      23%
    • Varsity sports are a big part of campus life.
      33%
    • Varsity sporting events are attended, but not a huge part of campus life.
      40%
    • No one pays attention to varsity sports.
      4%
    Men's Varsity Sports
    All Track Combined, Basketball, Golf, Lacrosse, Soccer
    Women's Varsity Sports
    All Track Combined, Basketball, Soccer, Softball, Volleyball

    Clubs & Activities

    Clubs Offered
    Music
    Poll
    What are your favorite campus events or traditions?
    Based on 22 responses
    • Call to Action day
      55%
    • Relay for Life
      23%
    • FASFA event
      14%
    • Job fair
      9%
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    Party Scene

    Party Scene
    C
    Based on access to bars and student reviews on the party scene.
    Poll
    What is the party scene like on campus?
    Based on 23 responses
    • Tons of raging parties almost any night of the week.
      4%
    • Lots of options Wednesday-Saturday.
      22%
    • Good parties are few and far between.
      30%
    • Parties? What parties?
      43%
    Poll
    What is the biggest party event of the year?
    Based on 7 responses
    • There isn't anything
      43%
    • VIVA
      29%
    • Winter formal
      29%

    Greek Life

    Men in Fraternities
    Women in Sororities
    64%
    of students say they don't have Greek life. 42 responses
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