Academic programs:
- Undergraduate programs are directed toward a liberal arts education with a career orientation.
- Undergraduate intensive and evening degree completion programs are designed for working adults seeking a degree completion program.
- Master's degrees, credentials, and certificates are directed toward professional development and advancement.
- Accreditation: NDNU is fully accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC). Learn more about our Academics.
Campus location:
Come to the campus that's settled in the peaceful, wooded community of Belmont, California - just south of San Francisco, one of the most exciting cities in the world, and at the northern edge of the Silicon Valley, the heart of a metropolitan area filled with the world's leading high tech companies. It's within walking distance of coffee houses and ethnic restaurants. NDNU provides a number of modern facilities including an art gallery, theatre, and computer labs, as you can see on our tour. The campus is a couple hours from redwood forests, Napa Valley, and the Monterey Bay Aquarium, and four hours from Sierra skiing areas and Lake Tahoe. See our map with directions.
Students and faculty
100 full-time equivalent (FTE) faculty, with a student/faculty ratio of 11 to 1. Fall 2004 enrollment included 1652 full- and part-time students; 919 undergraduates, 65% female, 35% male; and 733 graduate students, 77% female, 23% male. Over $19 million in scholarships, grants, and loans were awarded for 2004-2005.
Intercollegiate athletics
Men: soccer, cross country, and golf in fall; basketball in winter; lacrosse and golf in spring.
Women: soccer, cross country, volleyball, and golf in fall; basketball in winter; softball and golf in spring.
Conference: National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division II, Pacific West Confereence (PacWest). Learn more about our athletic programs.
Arts and lectures
Home to outstanding professional programs in music, musical theatre, and theatre, NDNU hosts concerts and plays through the year. In addition, lectures by distinguished scholars and professionals, from theologians to comics, are open to the public as well as the campus community. See the current listing of Arts, Lectures, and Events.
Ralston Hall Mansion and conference services
This 80-room estate, built in 1864 and listed as a national and state historic landmark, is the venue for many campus events. It is also available for rent, as are other conference facilities. Learn more about Ralston Hall and our conference services.