85%
acceptance rate
| Accepted | 2,392 |
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| Declined | + 422 |
| Total Received | 2,814 |
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| Name | Location |
|---|---|
| Stevenson University | Stevenson, MD |
| University of Maryland, College Park | College Park, MD |
| Towson University | Towson, MD |
| Marymount University | Arlington, VA |
| University of Delaware | Newark, DE |
| University of Pittsburgh | Pittsburgh, PA |
| High Point University | High Point, NC |
| Quinnipiac University | Hamden, CT |
| Swarthmore College | Swarthmore, PA |
| Bucknell University | Lewisburg, PA |
| SAT | 5898 |
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| ACT | 1756 |
McDaniel College, founded in 1867, is a four-year private college of the liberal arts and sciences. Its 160-acre campus is located in Westminster, Maryland.
| Public/private | Private (nonprofit) |
|---|---|
| Campus Enrollment | 2,845 |
| Established in | 1867 |
| Coeducational | Coeducational College, Founded Coeducational College |
| Accredited by |
• CSWE (Council on Social Work Education) • MSCHE (Middle States Commission on Higher Education) • NCATE (National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education) |
160-acre campus in Westminster (population: 18,671), 30 miles from Baltimore and 60 miles from Washington, DC; branch campus abroad in Budapest, Hungary. Served by bus; major airport and train serve Baltimore; other airport serves Washington, DC. School operates transportation to Baltimore and Washington, DC area.
McDaniel College
2 College Hill
Westminster, MD 21157
| Application fee | $50
(waived with College Board fee waiver or for students who visit campus prior to submitting application) |
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| Common application accepted | yes |
| Application deadline |
February 1 (priority deadline) April 1 |
| School has early decision program | yes |
| Early decision program application deadline | November 1 |
| School has early action program | yes |
| Early action program application deadline | December 15 |
| Admissions interview (required or recommended) |
Recommended |
| SAT/ACT requirements |
SAT Subject Tests Considered if submitted SAT or ACT Required |
85%
acceptance rate
| Accepted | 2,392 |
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| Declined | + 422 |
| Total Received | 2,814 |
Secondary school record
Essay
Recommendations
Standardized test scores
Alumni/ae relationship
Character/ personal qualities
Class rank
Extracurricular activities
Interview
Particular talent/ability
Volunteer Work
Work Experience
Geographical residence
Minority affiliation
Religious affiliation/commitment
State residency
Florence Hines
Vice President for Enrollment and Dean of Admissions
P: 800 638-5005
F: 410 857-2757
admissions@mcdaniel.edu
| Tuition | $41,800 |
| Room | $5,100 |
| Board | $6,010 |
| Books & supplies | $1,200 |
| Total | $54,110 |
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| Average Financial Aid | - $36,984 |
| Total with Avg. Aid | $17,126 |
85%
$36,984
Need-based
| Federal | $3,034,502 |
| State | $2,522,216 |
| Institutional | $31,893,042 |
| Other external | $668,905 |
| Total | $38,118,665 |
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Non-need-based
| Federal | $429,724 |
| State | $4,000 |
| Institutional | $7,404,817 |
| Other external | $114,868 |
| Total | $7,953,409 |
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81%
Transfer applicants accepted
42%
Applicants accepted who enroll
| Minimum requirements | College GPA: 2.50 |
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| High school transcript | Required of Some |
| College transcript(s) | Required of All |
| Statement of good standing from prior institution(s) | Required of All |
| Interview | Not Required/Recommended |
| Standardized test scores | Required of Some |
| Essay or personal statement | Required of Some |
Maximum transfered
96
Minimum transfers must complete
32
85%
| Number of foreign countries represented by degree-seeking undergraduate non-resident aliens | 25 |
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| Countries most often represented |
Australia Canada China Pakistan South Korea Vietnam |
| Special services offered for international applicants |
Other Special counselors/advisors Special orientation |
Betsy Cotten
Admissions Office, Senior Assistant Director
410 857-2588
bcotten@mcdaniel.edu
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