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McDaniel College campus

🇺🇸 USA · Maryland

McDaniel College

  • Private
  • Suburban
  • 4-year degree
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Reported admit rate
77.9%Year unverified
Tuition per year
₹48,92,072Out-of-state
Students
1,617Undergraduates
Students per teacher
13Student to faculty

About

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.

Admissions planning estimate

77.9% baseline · Low data confidence

Sensitivity range: 42.9%–99%. This is a modelling range, not a statistical confidence interval or a personal admission probability.

Stored headline rate, year/definition not independently confirmed in this refresh. Retained as a prior rather than applying an unsupported inflation multiplier. Historical IPEDS 2023 comparator: 83.58%; different cohorts are not mixed.

Reviewed 2026-10-01. Recommendations also use your grades, intended course, eligibility and available entrance cutoffs.

All / All Rounds: 83.6% (3,223/3,856; 2023). Fall 2023 first-time first-year applicants; historical, not 2026. Official source

Reported admit rate

78 in 100 applications received an offer in this reported cohort. Year unverified. This is not your personal chance.

From application to first day

Applied 4,237
Offered a place 3,302
Enrolled 453

13.7% of students offered a place chose to enrol (the yield).

Scores of enrolled test-submitters

The middle 50% of enrolled students who submitted scores. Test-optional selection can affect these bands.

SAT composite1050-1280
4001600
ACT composite23-29
136

What a year costs

₹62,53,710 published cost of attendance, per year
  • Tuition₹48,92,072
  • Housing₹12,18,674
  • Books & supplies₹1,42,964
Sticker price ₹62,53,710
After aid (average) ₹20,58,614

Tuition by who is paying

In-state ₹48,92,072
Out-of-state ₹48,92,072

Average aid awarded: ₹38,61,169 a year.

Outcomes and support

76%
Retention
63.3%
Graduation
75%
Get financial aid
27%
From out of state

One teacher for every 13 students

A typical ratio for a strong university.

Who studies here

As reported by the college; shares may not add up to 100.

White 53.5%
African American 23.7%
Hispanic 10.5%
Multiracial 7.4%
Asian 2.1%
Unknown 2%
Native American 0.3%
Pacific Islander 0.1%

3 programmes

  • Bachelor's
  • Postbachelor's certificate
  • Master's

Programmes

ProgrammeLevel
Accounting and Related Servicesbachelor
American Sign Languagebachelor
Applied Mathematicsbachelor
Area Studiesbachelor
Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biologybachelor
Biology, Generalbachelor
Business Administration, Management and Operationsbachelor
Chemistrybachelor
Communication and Media Studiesbachelor
Computer and Information Sciences, Generalbachelor
Criminal Justice and Correctionsbachelor
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraftbachelor
Economicsbachelor
English Language and Literature, Generalbachelor
Film/Video and Photographic Artsbachelor
Fine and Studio Artsbachelor
Germanic Languages, Literatures, and Linguisticsbachelor
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Otherbachelor
Historybachelor
International Businessbachelor
Management Sciences and Quantitative Methodsbachelor
Marketingbachelor
Mathematicsbachelor
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Otherbachelor
Musicbachelor
Natural Resources Conservation and Researchbachelor
Philosophybachelor
Physicsbachelor
Political Science and Governmentbachelor
Psychology, Generalbachelor
Publishingbachelor
Religion/Religious Studiesbachelor
Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguisticsbachelor
Social Workbachelor
Sociologybachelor
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitnessbachelor
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methodsbachelor

Every detail

Admissions & Requirements

Acceptance Rate77.93%
Total Applicants4237
Admitted Applicants3302
Enrolled Applicants453
Fee Waiver AvailableYes
SAT/ACT RequirementNot required
GPA RequirementRequired
Class Rank RequirementConsidered if submitted
Recommendations RequiredRequired
AP Credit AwardedYes
AP Placement AwardedYes

Deadlines

Test Scores

SAT Composite 25th %1050
SAT Composite 75th %1280
ACT Composite 25th %23
ACT Composite 75th %29

Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition₹48,92,072
Out-of-State Tuition₹48,92,072
Average Housing Cost₹12,18,674
Books & Supplies₹1,42,964
Average Net Price₹20,58,614
Students Receiving Aid75%
Average Aid Awarded₹38,61,169
Out-of-State Students27%

Student Body Diversity

African American23.69%
Asian2.1%
Hispanic10.51%
White53.49%
Multiracial7.36%
Native American0.25%
Pacific Islander0.06%
International0.56%
Unknown Race1.98%

Academics & Rankings

School TypePrivate
School SettingSuburban
Years4
Graduation Rate63.29%
Retention Rate76.02%
Student/Faculty Ratio13:1
Total Undergraduates1617

Contact

Street Address2 College Hl
ZIP Code21157
Phone(410) 857-2230
Websitehttps://www.mcdaniel.edu
Apply (official portal)https://www.commonapp.org/