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McDaniel College

Westminster, MD

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.

McDaniel College

Westminster, MD

Tuition & Fees

$44,540

$44,540

not including room and board

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SAT ACT

Test Scores

Percent of freshmen in each score range

reading math writing
700-800
6%
600-699
21%
500-599
50%
400-499
21%
300-399
2%
700-800
3%
600-699
20%
500-599
49%
400-499
24%
300-399
4%
composite english math
30-36
7%
24-29
29%
18-23
53%
12-17
11%
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undergraduateRatios

48%

male

52%

female

1

teacher

12

students

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Not Selective

91%

acceptance rate

Accepted 3,454
Declined + 307
Total Received 3,761
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Private (nonprofit)

1,680

undergraduate students

1,208

graduate students

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Most Popular Majors

  1. Psychology
  2. Sociology
  3. Business Administration/management/general
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Codes

SAT 5898
ACT 1756

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School Facts

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 2,888
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)

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Westminster, MD

160-acre campus in Westminster (population: 18,593), 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

Campus Life

yes
Housing available
86%
Percent of undergraduates that live in campus-owned housing
95%
Percent of freshmen that live in campus-owned housing
yes
Students are required to live in school housing
yes
Alcohol is permitted on campus to students of legal age

Greek Life

 
7 fraternities 14% of male students
 
6 sororities 15% of female students
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% freshman classHigh School Class Rank

Top 1/10
21%
Top 1/4
46%
Top 1/2
79%
Bottom 1/2
21%
Bottom 1/4
2%
SAT ACT

Test Scores

Percent of freshmen in each score range

reading math writing
700-800
6%
600-699
21%
500-599
50%
400-499
21%
300-399
2%
700-800
3%
600-699
20%
500-599
49%
400-499
24%
300-399
4%
composite english math
30-36
7%
24-29
29%
18-23
53%
12-17
11%

Admissions Facts

Application fee
Common application accepted yes
Application deadline February 1 (priority deadline)
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 Considered if submitted

Not Selective

91%

acceptance rate

Accepted 3,454
Declined + 307
Total Received 3,761

Admissions Factors

Very Important

Secondary school record

Important

Essay
Recommendations
Standardized test scores

Considered

Alumni/ae relationship
Character/ personal qualities
Class rank
Extracurricular activities
Interview
Particular talent/ability
Volunteer Work
Work Experience

Not Considered

Geographical residence
Minority affiliation
Religious affiliation/commitment
State residency

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Admissions Contact

Janelle Holmboe
Vice President for Enrollment and Dean of Admissions
P: 800 638-5005
F: 410 857-2757
admissions@mcdaniel.edu

Financial Aid

84%

Of students' needs
were fully met

$39,063

Average financial aid

Cost

Tuition $44,540
Room $5,408
Board $6,364
Books & supplies $1,200
Total $57,512
Average Financial Aid - $39,063
Total with Avg. Aid $18,449

Scholarships & Grants

Need-based

Federal $3,365,992
State $272,742
Institutional $39,094,382
Other external $667,756
Total $43,400,872

Non-need-based

Federal $667,870
State $15,900
Institutional $9,195,818
Other external $123,426
Total $10,003,014

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Financial Aid Deadline

FAFSA
April 1

Required Financial Aid Forms

FAFSA

Financial Aid Office

P: 800 638-5005
F: 410 857-2729
finaid@mcdaniel.edu

Financial Aid Officer

Kemia Himon
Director of Financial Aid
khimon@mcdaniel.edu

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Varsity Sports

M W
baseball
basketball
cross-country
field hockey
football
golf
lacrosse
soccer
softball
swimming
tennis
track and field (indoor)
track and field (outdoor)
volleyball
wrestling

Intramural/Recreational Sports

badminton, basketball, cheerleading, flag football, floor hockey, golf, soccer (indoor/outdoor), softball, ultimate Frisbee, volleyball

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Athletic Directors

Paul Moyer (men's)
Director Of Athletics
email

Athletic Facts

Athletic conference memberships
Centennial Conference, Eastern College Athletic Conference
Mascot
Green Terror
School colors
green and gold

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Majors

Assc. Bach. Mast. Doct.
Accounting
Actuarial Science
Administration
Applied Mathematics
Arabic/Middle Eastern Studies
Art
Art/Communication
Asian Studies
Biochemistry
Biology
Biology/Mathematics
Biomedical Science
Business Administration
Business Administration/Economics
Business Administration/German
Chemistry
Chemistry/Kinesiology
Cinema
Cinema/Theatre Arts
Communications
Computer Science
Computer Science/Mathematics
Counseling
Criminal Justice
Data Analytics
Deaf Education
Disability Support Services
Economics
Economics/German
Economics/Mathematics
Educational Leadership
Elementary Education
English
English/Theatre Arts
Environmental Studies
Gerontology
Health Sciences
History
Human Resources Management
Human Service Management
Innovations in Teaching/Learning
Kinesiology
Liberal Arts
Marketing
Mathematics
Mathematics/Physics
Media/Library Science
Music/Theatre Arts
Philosophy
Philosophy/Religious Studies
Physical Education
Physics
Political Science/International Studies
Pre-Kindergarten-12 Education
Psychology
Public Administration/Policy
Reading Specialist/Literacy Leadership
School Librarianship
Secondary Education
Social Work
Sociology
Spanish
Special Education
Student Designed Major
TESOL
Theatre Arts
Writing/Publishing
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Most Popular Majors

  1. Psychology
  2. Sociology
  3. Business Administration/management/general

Programs Offered

  • Accelerated study
  • Certificate programs
  • Distance Learning
  • Double majors
  • Dual degrees
  • Honors program
  • Independent study
  • Internships
  • Pass/fail grading option
  • Phi Beta Kappa
  • Self-designed majors

Pre-professional Programs

  • Pre-dentistry
  • Pre-law
  • Pre-medicine
  • Pre-optometry
  • Pre-pharmacy
  • Pre-veterinary science

2,888

total students

68%

in-state

32%

out-of-state

Undergraduate

Graduate

58%

1,680
students

Female
52%
871

Male
48%
809

42%

1,208
students

Female
82%
985

Male
18%
223

undergraduateFull-time

undergraduatePart-time

98%

1,653
students

Female
52%
857

Male
48%
796

2%

27
students

Female
52%
14

Male
48%
13

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Student Break-down

3%
Nonresident aliens
21%
Black or African American, non-Hispanic/Latino
< 1%
Native American or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic/Latino
2%
Asian, non-Hispanic/Latino
6%
Hispanic/Latino
57%
White, non-Hispanic/Latino
7%
Race and/or ethnicity unknown
3%
Two or more races, non-Hispanic/Latino

Transfer Admissions

89%

Transfer applicants accepted

43%

Applicants accepted who enroll

Transfer Requirements

Minimum requirements College GPA: 2.50
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 All

Transfer Application Deadlines

Fall: August 15

Spring: December 15

Transfer Credits

Maximum transfered

96

semester hours

Minimum transfers must complete

32

semester hours

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Counseling services

  • Academic
  • Birth control
  • Career
  • Minority student
  • Personal

Remedial services offered

  • Math
  • Writing

Career placement services

  • Alumni network
  • Career/job search classes
  • Interest inventory
  • Internships
  • Interview training
  • On-campus job interviews
  • Resume assistance

Percent of the campus accessible to physically disabled students

85%

Additional services

  • Health insurance
  • Health service
  • Nonremedial tutoring
  • Placement service

Special programs for physically disabled students

  • Braille services
  • Interpreters for hearing-impaired
  • Note-taking services
  • Reader services
  • Special housing
  • Tape recorders
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International Students

Number of foreign countries represented by degree-seeking undergraduate non-resident aliens 30
Countries most often represented China
El Salvador
Ethopia
Nigeria
South Korea
The Ivory Coast
Special services offered for international applicants Other
Special counselors/advisors
Special orientation

International Student Contact

Brooke Hain
Associate Director of Admissions
410 857-2546
bhain@mcdaniel.edu

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