Notre Dame College, a prestigious institution known for its strong academic programs and rich history, has announced that it will be closing its doors at the end of the 2024 spring semester. This news has come as a shock to many in the community, as Notre Dame College has been a cornerstone of education in the area for over a century.
The decision to close the school was not made lightly, but rather as a result of declining enrollment and financial challenges that have plagued the institution in recent years. Despite efforts to increase recruitment and fundraising, it became clear that the school could no longer sustain itself.
From 2014 to 2022, total fall enrollment at Notre Dame declined nearly 37%, from 2,281 students to 1,444, according to federal data.
College officials said that they made many efforts to remain open, including fundraising, refinancing debt, and tapping into federal and state pandemic relief. But efforts were not sufficient to close budget gaps and fulfill debt obligations, they said.
“We are all saddened by the need to make this decision, but rest assured that as we move forward, we are doing everything we can to ensure a smooth transition for our students to continue their education,” John Smetanka, interim president of Notre Dame, said in a release.
All Notre Dame students will be guaranteed admission to Hiram College with no application fee. Hiram will provide 100% transfer of all credits granted by Notre Dame toward an equal or comparable degree program. Hiram will ensure that students will have the same timeframe to graduation as they had when in a similar program at Notre Dame.
Additional details will be coming in the following days, but we can make one simple promise to NDC students right now: we’re committed to securing your future as a college graduate, welcoming you into JCU’s phenomenal network of conscientious students, faculty, staff and alumni, and doing everything in our power to make your transition seamless.
The South Euclid, Ohio-based school joined the league when it was formed in 2013. Another Ohio school and MEC member, Urbana University, closed in 2020.
In August, Alderson Broaddus University ceased operations due to financial difficulties.
In January, the MEC extended an invitation to Point Park University in Pittsburgh to join the league. They will do so in July as they make a transition from Division III to Division II.
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