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McDaniel College

McDaniel College

Westminster, MD · Town · 1,617 students
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$21,916
Average net priceYour net price
2023-24
<30
30–48
48–75
75–110
110+
By household income — tap a bar
64%
Graduation rate
Entered fall 2017 & 2018
54% typical
$60,663
Earnings 10 years on
Measured 2020 & 2021
$55,177 typical
78%
Acceptance rate
Applied for fall 2024
82% typical · not scored
Accredited by Middle States Commission on Higher Education
About

Located in Westminster, Maryland, McDaniel College is a premier private liberal arts college celebrated for its student-centric focus as a member of the prestigious *Colleges That Change Lives* consortium, offering particularly strong programs in kinesiology, business administration, education, and psychology. The close-knit, collaborative campus culture fosters deep faculty mentorship and a vibrant student experience characterized by active Division III athletics and a wealth of student-led organizations. What truly sets McDaniel apart is the "McDaniel Plan"—a highly customizable curriculum guaranteeing every student a personalized pathway and hands-on learning—as well as the unique opportunity to study seamlessly at the college's sister campus in Budapest, Hungary.

Wikipedia:McDaniel College is a private college in Westminster, Maryland, United States, established in 1867. McDaniel College is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education. The college also has a satellite campus, McDaniel College Budapest, in Budapest, Hungary. The college owns and manages a shopping center and residential properties through its for-profit arm.

Location
Westminster, MD, 21157 · Town campus
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Nearest airport from college
BWI · Baltimore
33 mi away
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Cost & aid
Cost of attendance
YoursEveryone
Tuition & fees$52,081
Housing & food (on campus)$12,974
Books & supplies$1,522
Cost of attendance$77,009
Average net price$21,916
Same price for all students
Tuition & fees$52,081
Housing & food (on campus)$12,974
Books & supplies$1,522
Cost of attendance$77,009
Average net price$21,916
Source: U.S. College Scorecard · published total: www.mcdaniel.edu
How it’s made up · 2027-28
McDaniel College’s own figures for 2027-2028, newer than the 2024-25 federal figures above, so the amounts differ.
Tuition$56,500
Fees$975
Housing$7,600
Food$7,500
Books & supplies$1,664
Personal expenses$1,152
Transportation$1,618
Total of the above$77,009
Net price by family income · 2023-24
$0–30k
$12,210
$30–48k
$17,261
$48–75k
$19,796
$75–110k
$21,408
$110k+
$30,694
Outcomes
Completion
Within 6 yrs
64%
Entered 2017–18
Within 4 yrs
56%
Back for yr 2
76%
Transferred
1%
8 yrs after starting · first-time, full-time students
66% graduated · 1% transferred · 33% left or unknown · none still enrolled
Earnings · measured 2020 & 2021
6 yrs after entry$47,879
10 yrs after entry$60,663
Debt
Median at graduation$25,000
Monthly payment$265
Middle 50% owe$9.5k–$28.5k
90th percentile$35,485
Green marks a figure above the typical Master's (larger programs): 54% graduate within 6 yrs, $55,177 earned 10 yrs after entry.
Admissions
Getting in · applied for fall 2024
Admit rate
78%
Test policy
Not required
Per College Scorecard

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Student Body
Gender
Men 44%Women 56%
Who enrolls
Faculty ratio
13 : 1
Pell grant
36%
First-gen
26%
Family income
$70,197
Independent
6%
Age at entry
19.0
Part-time
1%
Race & ethnicity
White
53%
Hispanic
11%
Black
24%
Asian
2%
Two or more
7%
Non-resident
1%
Unknown
2%
Varsity sports
NCAA Division III with football · EADA 2024-25
  • Baseball
    Men's
  • Basketball
    Men's · Women's
  • Cross Country
    Men's · Women's
  • Field Hockey
    Women's
  • Football
    Men's
  • Golf
    Men's · Women's
  • Lacrosse
    Men's · Women's
  • Soccer
    Men's · Women's
  • Softball
    Women's
  • Swimming
    Men's · Women's
  • Tennis
    Men's · Women's
  • Track and Field (Indoor)
    Men's · Women's
  • Track and Field (Outdoor)
    Men's · Women's
  • Volleyball
    Women's
  • Wrestling
    Men's · Women's
Programs & Earnings
Bachelor's degrees by annual completions · 4yr national median earnings
Median earnings, all programs · measured 2020 & 2021
After 6 yrs
$47,879
After 10 yrs
$60,663
Psychology, General50
Business Administration, Management and Operations50
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness40
Biology, General24
Natural Resources Conservation and Research22
Political Science and Government21
Criminal Justice and Corrections20
Accounting and Related Services19
Social Work18
Communication and Media Studies17
History16
Sociology15
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods13
Fine and Studio Arts12
Computer and Information Sciences, General9
Film/Video and Photographic Arts9
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Institutional
Resources
Endowment
$157M
Full-time faculty
25%
Faculty salary
$8,473/mo
Teaching spend
$10,258
per student
Federal loans
58%
Classification
Carnegie type
Master's (larger programs)
Undergraduate profile
Four-year, inclusive admissions

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