McDaniel College

Westminster, Maryland
4-year Private university
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Overview

McDaniel College is a private institution established in 1867 with suburban setting located at Westminster. It is ranked in 80 in Regional Universities North in 2024 edition of Best Colleges.Its tuition and fees are $49,647. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 1,762. It practices 4-1-4-based academic calendar.

#80 in Regional Universities North
Setting
Suburban
Location Westminster, Maryland
Type 4-year Private
Year Founded 1867
Selectivity Very Low
Size Small
1,762 Undergraduates
Website http://www.mcdaniel.edu

Learning

12:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
Parks And Recreation
Most Popular Major

Majors Available

  • Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, And Group Studies
  • Biological And Biomedical Sciences
  • Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services
  • Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs
  • Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services
  • English Language And Literature/Letters
  • Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics
  • History
  • Mathematics And Statistics
  • Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
  • Natural Resources And Conservation
  • Parks, Recreation, Leisure, And Fitness Studies
  • Philosophy And Religious Studies
  • Physical Sciences
  • Psychology
  • Public Administration And Social Service Professions
  • Social Sciences
  • Visual And Performing Arts

Cost

$63,810
Cost of Attendance
$22,652
Average Student Contribution
Instate Tution Fee $43,260
Outstate Tuition Fee $43,260
Room and Board Fees $13,756
$42,047 Median Salary After 2 years of Graduation

Applying

82% (Very Low Selectivity) Acceptance Rate
Admission Difficulty: Minimally Difficult
$0 Application Fee
3.7 Average High School GPA

Application Requirements

SAT/ACT Optional
SAT/ACT Writing (essay) Not Required
SAT Subject Test Considered
Essay or Personal Statement Required
SAT Score Range
Middle 50% (25% - 75%) scores range
ACT Score Range
Middle 50% (25% - 75%) scores range

How to Apply?

Accepts CommonApp
Apply College's Own Application Portal

For International Students

80 Minimum TOEFL Score
TOEFL Requirement: Required
IELTS Other English Language Tests Accepted
(in lieu of TOEFL)
TOEFL Waived if

Applicanthas a minimum score is 500 in EBRW and Maths each in SAT or equivalent in ACT

Deadlines for Fall Intake Applications
Nov
15
Early Action Deadline
Nov
01
Early Decision Deadline
Jan
15
Early Decision II Deadline
Jul
01
Regular Decision Deadline
Rolling Admission
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--
Priority Application Deadline
Transfer Applications
Jul
01
Transfer Applications Deadline
For Financial Aid
Nov
15
Financial Aid Priority Application Deadline
Apr
01
Financial Aid Application Deadline

Scholarships and Financial Aid

$44,349 Average Financial Aid
Need-based Aid available for International Students

Need-based Aid

$37,687 Average Need-based Aid
Cost of Attendance for out-of-state students: $63,810
79% Students with need received Financial Aid
26.5% Students had their need fully met
Deadline for need-based financial application April 1
Forms to be submitted FAFSA

Merit Scholarships

Available
McDaniel Merit Scholarships
Total Worth Range from $22,000 per year to $33,000 per year
Eligibility First year students
Minimum Criteria Select group of admitted students who are invited
Requirement for maintenance --
Separate application needed No
Application deadline N/A

Other Scholarships

Alumni Legacy Scholarship
Total Worth $22,000 annually
Details Children, step-children and grandchildren of any WMC/McDaniel graduate are eligible to receive a new scholarship.
See all Scholarships

Students

1,762 Total Undergraduate Enrollment
School Size: Small
81% Freshmen return to Sophomore Year
58% Students graduate within 6 years