Campus Vibe
Tight-knitCollege townGreek life
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
Campus Visits
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84%Acceptance
—SAT Avg
1,652Students
13:1Student:Faculty
64%Grad Rate
$60,663Earnings 10yr
$20,923Net Price
News & Alerts
Admissions
Acceptance Rate83.6%
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
3900.0%
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 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
More About This School
History & Fun Facts
Source: Wikipedia
Location & Lifestyle
Cost of Living
113High
Estimated from MD state average
Climate (School Year)
Snowfall: 30"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 125
Nearest Cities
Baltimorepop. 570K
29 mi(50 min)
Washingtonpop. 690K
47 mi(81 min)
Philadelphiapop. 1.6M
101 mi(175 min)