Notre Dame de Namur University

Notre Dame de Namur University (NDNU) is located in Belmont, California, positioned midway between San Francisco and San Jose in the San Francisco Peninsula region. The private Catholic institution, founded in 1851 by the Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur, operates on a scenic 50-acre campus featuring a mix of historic Spanish colonial buildings and modern facilities. NDNU focuses on liberal arts education with notable programs in business, psychology, and art therapy, while maintaining small class sizes and emphasizing personalized instruction. The university provides traditional undergraduate housing in three residence halls on its hillside campus, which overlooks San Francisco Bay. Acknowledged for its community engagement, NDNU participates in NCAA Division II athletics, though the athletic program was discontinued in 2021 due to financial considerations.