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McDaniel College

McDaniel College is a small, private institution located in Westminster, md. Founded in 1867, McDaniel College offers undergraduate degrees in 64 majors.

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Key stats

4 Year, Private
Division 3
1,620 undergraduates
$49,647 undergraduate tuition
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Admissions

Will I get into McDaniel College? Here’s what we know about who has! SAT/ACT scores are neither required nor recommended to apply. Check here for college application deadline info or visit the school’s website.

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Acceptance rate 77.9%
SAT score average N/A
ACT score average N/A
Average high school GPA 3.71
Application fee $0.00
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Key deadlines

November
01
31 days away Early Decision date

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July
31
303 days away Application deadline date

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December
15
75 days away Early Action date

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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
Social Sciences and Psychology
Business and Management
Languages and Literature
Health and Medical Professions
Natural Sciences and Environmental Studies

Popular majors

Educational Administration and Supervision
Curriculum and Instruction
Bilingual, Multilingual, and Multicultural Education
Business Administration, Management and Operations
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods
Student Counseling and Personnel Services

Annual 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
Average financial aid package $48,058
Estimated cost $18,087 See my potential costs

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
Average financial aid package $48,058
Estimated cost $18,087 See my potential costs

June 30 FAFSA® deadline

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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 1,620, with gender binary students split 44% male and 56% female.

Total enrollment

2,868

Enrollment by gender

Male
Female

Enrollment & ethnicity

White %
56%
African American %
18%
Hispanic American %
9%
Asian %
2%
Native American %
0%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander %
0%
Multiracial %
5%
Unknown %
10%

Student type

Full-time
Living on campus
International

Campus life

Find your people & try new things

At McDaniel College, student athletes compete in Division 3 sports. Freshmen are required to live on campus.

Campus info

2 College Hill, Westminster, MD 21157
4108487000
www.mcdaniel.edu/
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Athletics

NCAA Division levelDivision 3
Varsity sportsYes
Intramural sportsYes
greek-life

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 78%.

What’s the average GPA for McDaniel College?

The average high school GPA for McDaniel College students was 3.71.

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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