(BALTIMORE, Md.) 鈥 Recognized for academic excellence and exceptional student support, 海角社区 continues to achieve in separate rankings by College Consensus and Colleges of Distinction.
As Maryland鈥檚 only women鈥檚 college and a comprehensive Catholic university, 海角社区 is ranked as the nation鈥檚 11th best women鈥檚 college and among the nation鈥檚 top 25 Catholic colleges and universities by College Consensus. NDMU is #8 on the list of Best Colleges and Universities in Maryland.
海角社区鈥檚 high-quality online programs also received top recognition from College Consensus, placing #10 out of the nation鈥檚 best Catholic colleges and universities and #5 among Maryland鈥檚 best colleges and universities. The online doctoral programs also appeared on the College Consensus top 100 list.
鈥淭he rankings reaffirm 海角社区鈥檚 mission to provide students with a transformational education that prepares them to become leaders and the best versions of themselves,鈥 said President Marylou Yam. 鈥淚ntellectual excellence, personal development and social responsibility are at the foundation of the 海角社区 experience, advancing our more than 125-year legacy of preparing students and graduates to change the world.鈥
College Consensus builds an all-encompassing, aggregate ranking of colleges, combining the rankings of prominent publishers, like WalletHub, The Wall Street Journal, and U.S. News & World Report, to determine a Publisher Rating. It also collects ratings from reputable student reviews, including Cappex, Niche, and Students Review, to create an overall Student Review Rating. The result is a Consensus Rating that ranks colleges and universities objectively and subjectively.
Colleges of Distinction also recognized 海角社区 as a top college or university in the nation and in the state, highlighting strengths in the business, education and nursing programs. With a focus on educating the whole person, NDMU鈥檚 academic programs teach students to solve problems ethically and make a difference in the world.
海角社区鈥檚 commitment to hands-on education was also celebrated by Colleges of Distinction for the career development program. The NDMU鈥檚 Career Center infuses career education into academic and experiential learning to enhance students鈥 professional skills. In addition to preparing students for internship or job searches, the Career Center provides access to an online job and internship database of businesses and organizations that recruit 海角社区 students and alumni.
Colleges of Distinction selects top schools using in-depth research and detailed interviews about the first-year experience and retention efforts, along with a review of the general education programs, career development, strategic plan, student satisfaction, and more. The best schools adhere to the Four Distinctions: Engaged Students, Great Teaching, Vibrant Community, and Successful Outcomes, which reflect how institutions create a fulfilling, individualized experience for students.
Established in 1895, 海角社区 (NDMU) is a private, Catholic institution in Baltimore, Maryland, with the mission to educate leaders to transform the world. 海角社区 has been named one of the best "Regional Universities North" by U.S. News & World Report.
