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McDaniel College
McDaniel College is a small, private institution located in Westminster, md. McDaniel College offers undergraduate degrees in 64 majors.
Key stats
4 Year, Private
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1,665 undergraduates
$49,647 undergraduate tuition
Admissions
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Acceptance rate
83.6%
SAT score average
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ACT score average
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Average high school GPA
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Application fee
$0.00
Key deadlines
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Academics
The degree program or major you pursue is major! McDaniel College is known for one of its top majors: Educational Administration and Supervision. Their student-faculty ratio is 13:1.
Graduation rate
Retention Rate
13
:1
Student to faculty ratio
Popular degree programs
Education and Teaching
Business and Management
Social Sciences and Psychology
Health and Medical Professions
Natural Sciences and Environmental Studies
Arts, Design, and Humanities
Languages and Literature
Popular majors
Educational Administration and Supervision
Bilingual, Multilingual, and Multicultural Education
Business Administration, Management and Operations
Curriculum and Instruction
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas
Psychology, General
Health and Physical Education/Fitness
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View more schoolsAnnual tuition & cost
In state
Undergraduate tuition
$49,647
Additional expenses
Room & board
$12,594
Books & supplies
$1,450
Other expenses
$2,454
Cost of attendance*
$66,145
Out of state
Undergraduate tuition
$49,647
Additional expenses
Room & board
$12,594
Books & supplies
$1,450
Other expenses
$2,454
Cost of attendance*
$66,145
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*Cost of attendance is the average expenses including tuition, room, board and other estimated living expenses.
Student population
Who’s going to be there? McDaniel College has a total undergraduate enrollment of 1,665, with gender binary students split 42% male and 58% female.
Total enrollment
2,882Enrollment by gender
Male
Female
Enrollment & ethnicity
White %
57%
African American %
18%
Hispanic American %
8%
Asian %
2%
Native American %
0%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander %
0%
Multiracial %
4%
Unknown %
11%
Student type
Full-time
Living on campus
International
Campus life
Campus info
Athletics
NCAA Division level
Varsity sportsN/A
Intramural sportsN/A
Greek life
Female
Male
Frequently asked questions
Get answers to common questions about McDaniel College to help you figure out where you want to apply.
Where is McDaniel College?
McDaniel College is located in Westminster, md.
What is the acceptance rate at McDaniel College?
The acceptance rate for McDaniel College is 84%.
What’s the average GPA for McDaniel College?
The average high school GPA for McDaniel College students was N/A.
How much does it cost for 4 years at McDaniel College?
The estimated cost for 4 years at McDaniel College including tuition, room and board, and books and other fees is $264,580.
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