There’s no better time than now to change paths toward a career in nursing, and there’s no better place to make it happen than Notre Dame of Maryland University’s Accelerated Second-Degree Bachelor of Science in Nursing (ABSN) program in the Baltimore area. Offering hybrid (online-based) or on-campus delivery options, it allows qualified students with bachelor’s degrees in non-nursing fields the opportunity to work toward a rewarding new career as a nurse in as few as 15 months.
Our program offers:
Earn a degree that prepares you to enter the workforce sooner.
Select one of three start dates to accelerate your nursing education.
Enroll in an accredited nursing program with a sterling reputation.
Learn from an innovative, inclusive values-based university in Baltimore.
As a student enrolled in our accelerated BSN program, you’ll gain first-hand, real-world experience working alongside highly skilled, respected clinicians and learn how to care for patients in a variety of health care settings.
Our 15-month ABSN program with three start dates per year is a great option for motivated individuals looking for an accelerated education option to transition into nursing. In order for that to happen, though, you must first meet the qualifications necessary to apply to our program.
To become eligible to enroll in our ABSN program, you must:
Learn if you qualify for our program from an enrollment manager.
Develop an academic plan for your target start date goal.
Pass all prerequisites within our minimum GPA specifications.
Complete the program application online with all required items.
Especially if you’re transitioning from a non-nursing career, we understand that the idea of applying to nursing school can seem daunting. That’s why we pair you with an assigned enrollment manager, who serves to offer you guidance every step of the ABSN application process. Think of this person as your go-to whenever you have a question about document submission deadlines or how to go about completing accelerated nursing school prerequisites. He or she will be in regular contact with you to ensure you’re successful.
Tuition for Notre Dame of Maryland University is $37,000 for the 2019/2020 academic year. This is 27% more expensive than the national average private non-profit four year college tuition of $29,191. The cost is 77% more expensive than the average Maryland tuition of $20,926 for 4 year colleges. Tuition ranks 25th in Maryland amongst 4 year colleges for affordability and is the 9th most expensive 4 year college in the state. Price does not vary by residence.
The school charges an additional fees of $1,340 in addition to tuition bringing the total effective in-state tuition to $38,340.
On campus room and board is provided by the school at a cost of $12,200 per academic year. Students electing to live off campus elsewhere in Baltimore should budget at least this amount.
The estimated annual cost for books and supplies is $1,240.
If living on-campus, students should budget for $1,700 in additional living expenses. Off-campus students should budget for $2,410 in other miscellaneous living expenses.
The annual tuition and living expense budget to go to Notre Dame of Maryland University was $53,480 for the 2019/2020 academic year. The cost is the same for all students regardless of Maryland residence status as there is no in-state discount.
| Estimated Budgets | |
|---|---|
| Maryland Resident Total Budget | $53,480 |
| In-State Tuition | $37,000 |
| Other Fees | $1,340 |
| Room and Board | $12,200 |
| On-Campus Other Budget | $1,700 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,240 |
| Non-Resident Total Budget | $53,480 |
| Out-of-State Tuition | $37,000 |
| Other Fees | $1,340 |
| Room and Board | $12,200 |
| On-Campus Other Budget | $1,700 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,240 |
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Depending on many factors including student and parent income and assets, the total cost of attendance may be less than the $53,480 published price if scholarship or grant aid is made available to you.
The net out-of-pocket total cost you end up paying or financing though student loans is known as the net price. The reported Notre Dame of Maryland University net price for in-state students is $19,664* for the 2018/2019 academic year. This net price includes housing and meal expenses.
99% of Notre Dame of Maryland University students received grant aid in 2018/2019. The average total aid amount was $30,419. 57 percent of students received aid in the form of Pell Grants from the U.S. Federal Government. The average Pell Grant awarded for 2018/2019 was $5,149. To apply for a Pell Grant to attend Notre Dame of Maryland University, the first step is to fill out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).
| Financial Aid Summary | |
|---|---|
| Average Annual Net Price | $19,664* |
| Percent of Students Receiving Grant Aid | 99% |
| Average Total Grant Aid | $30,419 |
| Percent of Students Receiving Pell Grants | 57% |
| Average Amount of Pell Grant Aid | $5,149 |