The Academy of Notre Dame de Namur is a Catholic, independent, college-preparatory school for girls and young women in grades 6 through 12.

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Academy of Notre Dame de Namur: Inspiring Young Women Since 1956

About
Our Mission

The Academy of Notre Dame de Namur, a Catholic, independent, college preparatory school, commits itself to the education of young women of grades 6 through 12 for responsible living in a global society.
Academics
Notre Dame students thrive in a rigorous college preparatory environment that inspires them to ask the “what if” questions so critical to intellectual inquiry, innovative exploration, and collaborative learning.
Admissions
Discover Notre Dame

What inspires your daughter? At Notre Dame, we empower every student to pursue her passion, find her voice, and discover her limitless potential. Call to speak with our Admissions Office to learn more: 610.971.0498.
Arts
At Notre Dame, we believe that the Fine and Performing Arts are both a creative and an academic pursuit. The development of imagination, creativity, and aesthetic judgment are essential complements to the critical thinking skills developed in other disciplines.
Athletics
Leadership is forged on Notre Dame’s playing fields, courts, and in the water. Our student-athletes build strong foundational skills - including teamwork, persistence, and self-discipline - that will positively impact their lives and careers.
Campus Ministry
Through Campus Ministry and worship, students deepen their understanding of the faith tradition of the Catholic Church and carry the spirit of Saint Julie Billiart in their own lives by serving the poor and those who are neglected.
Student Life
Student-led clubs, performing arts, student government, literary publications, and Community Time activities engage students in all grades. Notre Dame is a sisterhood, where classmates become lifelong friends, traditions are honored, and life inside “The Gates” is treasured.
Support ND
We are grateful to the many parents, alumnae, faculty, grandparents, and friends who support the mission of the Academy of Notre Dame de Namur through the Notre Dame Fund.
Every gift is an investment in the future of our students, the Academy, and our community.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Notre Dame Fund and where do dollars go?

The Notre Dame Fund is the fundraising priority for the Academy and bridges the gap between the total cost of school operations and tuition revenue. The actual cost of educating each student is more than the income from tuition. Tuition covers approximately 88% of the annual operating budget. Unrestricted gifts made to The Notre Dame Fund are spent immediately in the current fiscal year. The gap is approximately $4,000 per student. The Notre Dame Fund gifts are needed to sustain our excellent facilities, unparalleled faculty and signature education.

What is the President’s Club?

The President’s Club seeks to encourage and recognize leadership donors to The Notre Dame Fund. The Notre Dame Fund provides the largest source of revenue after tuition. While Notre Dame relies on gifts of all sizes, leadership gifts are particularly critical to the Academy’s financial stability. The President’s Club offers seven levels of membership that recognize those who contribute $1,000 or more each year. Donors are honored and celebrated at a reception in December. We are deeply grateful for your generosity.

How does a gift to The Notre Dame Fund differ from an endowment or capital gift?

Notre Dame Fund gifts are unrestricted and spent in the current fiscal year. Capital gifts are directed toward improving specific facilities or providing expensive items such as large scale technology upgrades and may be spent over a number of years. Endowment gifts are invested and help provide a firm financial foundation for the Academy and build for its future.

For more information:
Mimi Koelle
Director of Development
mkoelle@ndapa.org