McDaniel College

Westminster, MD · Private nonprofit · 4-year

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Sources and reporting periods

Reporting periods: Admission counts and rate: IPEDS Admissions component, fall 2023 entering class. Graduation rate: IPEDS Graduation Rates component, six-year cohort. Score, cost, aid and earnings fields: historical imports without a retained reporting year. Source-check dates on policy notes do not date the statistical fields.

Federal sources: NCES IPEDS and College Scorecard. Covered cohorts differ; a net-price average is not an individual aid offer. Definitions, coverage and limitations.

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Testing policy

Stored testing policy: test-optional. Current-cycle policy has not been verified. Check the university's official first-year admission requirements, applicant type, intended major and scholarship conditions before deciding which scores to send.

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McDaniel College reported a 83.6% acceptance rate for the fall 2023 entering class. McDaniel College is a private nonprofit 4-year institution in Westminster, MD. The historical average net price is $21,916 per year after financial aid, and it is accredited by Middle States Commission on Higher Education.

Source: IPEDS & College Scorecard (U.S. Department of Education). Reporting years vary by field; historical averages describe past cohorts. Review data limitations.

Admissions Statistics

Acceptance Rate

83.6%

3,856 applicants

SAT reference

N/A

Combined score

ACT reference

N/A

Composite score

Avg Net Price

$21,916

After financial aid

Student Outcomes

Graduation Rate

63.5%

Six-year rate, IPEDS cohort

Retention Rate

76.0%

Median Earnings (10yr)

N/A

Student Body

1,617

Net Price by Family Income

Historical averages for the source's covered student cohorts at McDaniel College, not personal aid offers. Residency and eligibility matter; reporting years are unavailable for these imported fields.

Family IncomeAvg Net Price/Year
$0 – $30,000$12,210
$30,001 – $48,000$17,261
$48,001 – $75,000$19,796
$75,001 – $110,000$21,408
$110,000+$30,694

Top Majors at McDaniel College

MajorDegrees Awarded
Business, Management & Marketing51
Parks, Recreation & Fitness39
Psychology39
Biological & Biomedical Sciences37
Social Sciences29
Communication & Journalism28
Visual & Performing Arts27
Public Administration & Social Services18
Homeland Security & Criminal Justice17
Natural Resources & Conservation14

Financial Aid at McDaniel College

About McDaniel College

Official website: https://www.mcdaniel.edu/

Admissions: https://www.mcdaniel.edu/admissions-cost/undergraduate-admissions

Frequently Asked Questions About McDaniel College

What is the acceptance rate at McDaniel College?

McDaniel College reported a 84% acceptance rate to IPEDS for the fall 2023 entering class. the reported applicant count is about 3,856. It describes a past campus applicant pool, not an individual admission probability or admission to a particular major.

How hard is it to get into McDaniel College?

The historical 84% acceptance rate suggests McDaniel College was less selective at the campus level in the stored data. Selectivity can differ by year, major, residency and applicant type. Admit Coach's reach, target and safety labels are heuristic research aids, not validated personal probabilities or admission guarantees.

How much does it cost to attend McDaniel College?

The stored historical average net price at McDaniel College is $21,916 per year after grants and scholarships for the source's covered cohort. the stored share receiving aid is about 100%; the stored average grant or scholarship is $39,979 per year. Reporting years and populations may differ. This is not your aid offer; public-college averages may cover in-state students. Use the official net-price calculator with your household details.

What is the graduation rate at McDaniel College?

The six-year graduation rate reported to IPEDS for McDaniel College is 64%. its stored first-year retention rate is 76%. These measures describe past source cohorts, not the current student body, and do not predict an individual student's outcomes.

Is McDaniel College test-optional?

Stored testing policy: test-optional. Current-cycle policy has not been verified. Check the university's official first-year admission requirements, applicant type, intended major and scholarship conditions before deciding which scores to send.

When is the application deadline for McDaniel College?

McDaniel College's recorded application deadlines, shown on this cycle's calendar, are Early Decision on November 1, 2026, Early Action on December 15, 2026, Regular Decision on February 1, 2027. Aid deadlines: FAFSA June 30. These were recorded from the college's website, mostly during the previous application cycle, and dates can change; confirm on McDaniel College's official admissions page. Admit Coach's Deadline Radar counts down to each date and adds them to your calendar.

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