McDaniel College

  • 0/10 Overall Rating
  • 4 Year
  • Westminster, MD
  • 2.5 4 reviews

Overview

Total enrollment

2,868
McDaniel College overview
McDaniel College overview
  • Size Small
  • Status Non-profit
  • Housing Yes
  • Level of Study Undergrad/Graduate

McDaniel College, located in Westminster, Maryland, approximately 30 miles northwest of Baltimore, occupies a hilltop campus spanning 160 acres in the suburban Carroll County region. Founded in 1867 as Western Maryland College, the institution adopted its current name in 2002 to honor alumnus and former board chairman William Roberts McDaniel. The private liberal arts college maintains selective admission standards and offers undergraduate programs across more than 70 areas of study, with particular strengths in the sciences, education, and business administration. Students are required to live on campus for their first three years, residing in traditional residence halls or themed housing communities, and the college competes in NCAA Division III athletics as the Green Terror, participating in the Centennial Conference.

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  • Academics
    7 out of 10
  • Resources
    7 out of 10
  • Outcomes
    6 out of 10
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Admissions

Admission Standards

Unavailable
McDaniel College admission standards
  • GPA 3.64

Acceptance Rate

77.9%
McDaniel College applications overview
  • Applications Due -
  • Enrollment Rate 13.7%
  • Application Fee $0

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Annual Cost to Attend

Tuition

$52,081
Costs for McDaniel College
Fee Cost
Tuition $52,081
Books and Supplies $1,522
Other Fees $975
Room and Board $12,974
Budget for Other Expenses $2,643
Total One Year Cost $70,195

Student Outcomes

Average Salary After 10 Years

$53,400 per year

Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate

74% within 6 years

Popular Areas of Study

Popular majors at McDaniel College are Social Sciences, Psychology, and Business. 16% of students major in Social Sciences, 12% in Psychology, and 12% in Business.

  • Social Sciences 16%
  • Psychology 12%
  • Business 12%
  • Visual and Performing Arts 8%
  • General Studies 8%

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Data source: NCES / IPEDS https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=164270.

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Last updated: August 2026