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McDaniel College
Westminster, MD · Private nonprofit · Fringe town · Website
- Admission rate
- 78%
- Accessible
- Average net price
- $22,980
- per year, after aid
- Graduation rate
- 56%
- Median earnings
- $62,070
- 10 years after enrolling
Summary
McDaniel College is a private nonprofit college in Westminster, MD with 1,617 undergraduates. It admits 78% of applicants. The average net price after aid is $22,980 per year ($8,938 for families earning under $30,000). 56% of students graduate, and graduates earn a median of $62,070 ten years after enrolling.
private nonprofit college
Admissions
- Admission rate
- 78%
- Fall 2024
- Testing policy
- Test blind
- Fall 2024
- Applicants
- 3,856
- Fall 2023
- Admitted
- 3,223
- Fall 2023
- Yield
- 13%
- of admitted students enrolled
What McDaniel College looks at
As reported by the college to IPEDS (Fall 2023).
- High school recordRequired
- High school GPARequired
- College-prep courseworkConsidered
- Class rankConsidered
- Essay or personal statementConsidered
- RecommendationsConsidered
- Demonstrated competenciesConsidered
- Legacy statusConsidered
- Work experienceConsidered
- English proficiency testRequired
Cost
- Cost of attendance
- $68,105
- sticker price, per year
- Tuition & fees
- $54,125
Net price by family income
Average yearly cost after grants and scholarships for students receiving federal aid.
- $0–30k$8,938
- $30–48k$14,268
- $48–75k$18,143
- $75–110k$25,057
- $110k+$33,235
Get a personal estimate with McDaniel College's net price calculator
Outcomes
- Graduation rate
- 56%
- Freshman retention
- 76%
- Median earnings
- $62,070
- 10 yrs after enrolling
- Median debt
- $23,850
- at graduation
Students
- Undergraduates
- 1,617
- Student–faculty ratio
- 13:1
- Receive Pell grants
- 40%
- White54%
- Hispanic11%
- Black24%
- Asian2%
McDaniel College FAQ
What is McDaniel College's acceptance rate?+
McDaniel College admits 78% of applicants, which makes it accessible.
Is McDaniel College test optional?+
Test blind (scores not considered).
How many students apply to McDaniel College?+
In Fall 2023, 3,856 students applied to McDaniel College and 3,223 were admitted; 424 enrolled.
Does McDaniel College consider legacy status?+
Yes. McDaniel College reported that legacy status is considered in admissions (Fall 2023).
Does McDaniel College require an essay?+
McDaniel College reported that an essay or personal statement is considered for admission (Fall 2023).
How much does McDaniel College cost?+
The sticker cost of attendance is $68,105 per year, but the average net price after grants and scholarships is $22,980.
What is McDaniel College's graduation rate?+
56% of full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.
Sources
- Admission rate, test scores, cost, students, and outcomes: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (Most Recent Institution-Level Data), released 2026-10-15. Admissions figures are for Fall 2024, costs for 2024-25, and earnings are measured in 2023.
- Applicants, admitted, yield, and admission factors: IPEDS Admissions survey (ADM2023), Fall 2023.
- IPEDS unit ID 164270 · How we use this data
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