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McDaniel College

Westminster, Maryland 21157

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Known for business

McDaniel College is a private institution in Westminster with particular strength in business and psychology.

A small campus of 1.7K undergraduates with a 13:1 student-faculty ratio. The town location creates a classic college-town feel.

64% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $60,663 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $20,923.

Established
1867
Motto
E Tenebris in Lucem Voco
Mascot
Green Terror
Nickname
NCAA Division III Centennial
Type
Private college
Conference
Division III level of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)
Division
Division III

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84%Acceptance
SAT Avg
1,652Students
13:1Student:Faculty
64%Grad Rate
$60,663Earnings 10yr
$20,923Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

McDaniel College Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions

Acceptance Rate83.6%

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

83.6%

Trend

Yield Rate

35.0%

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition$49,647
Room & Board$12,594
Books & Supplies$1,450
Total Cost of Attendance$62,974
Average Net Price$20,923
Median Debt at Graduation$25,000
Monthly Payment (10yr)$265

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$11,334
$30–48K$14,397
$48–75K$19,417
$75–110K$22,293
$110K+$27,501

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$20,923

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

38.7%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$15,000

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

9

Peer Average

13

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus security, emergency notification system

Programs (64)

Student Life

Student Body

Undergrads
1,652
Gender Split
58% / 42%
Women / Men
First Generation
26%
Pell Grant Recipients
34%

Race & Ethnicity

White 55%
Black 23%
Hispanic 11%
Asian 2%
Two+ 6%
Int'l 1%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate63.8%
Freshman Retention78.9%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$47,879
8 Years$50,310
10 Years$60,663

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women
$47,900
Men
$61,500

Rankings

U.S. News
#45
Forbes
#52

More About This School

History & Fun Facts

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

112Above Average

Housing and food costs are higher than national average

Climate (School Year)

68°
Sep
55°
Oct
42°
Nov
30°
Dec
25°
Jan
28°
Feb
38°
Mar
50°
Apr
62°
May
Snowfall: 48"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 120

Nearest Cities

Bostonpop. 675,647
90 miles(95 min)
Hartfordpop. 121,054
60 miles(70 min)

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