McDaniel Acceptance Rate and SAT/ACT Scores

McDaniel College Admission Requirements and Statistics

[updated for 2024-2025 admission data]

How hard is McDaniel College to get into?

This page provides the latest information on McDaniel College (McDaniel)'s admission process, acceptance rate, and student profile. McDaniel's acceptance rate is 77.93% for 2024-2025 admission. A total of 4,237 students applied and 3,302 were admitted to the school. Its acceptance rate is relatively high, making it somewhat easy to get into McDaniel.

To apply to McDaniel, it is required to submit high school GPA and record.

McDaniel's acceptance rate places 16th out of 28 Maryland colleges with competitive admission.
McDaniel's yield rate is 13.72%, which is moderately lower by 9.95 percentage points (approximately 42.0% lower) compared to similar colleges with acceptance rates between 70% and 80% (average yield: 23.67%). You can compare colleges with similar acceptance rates to McDaniel at Maryland colleges with acceptance rates higher than 70%.

Admission Statistics

For the academic year 2024-25, McDaniel's acceptance rate is 77.93% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 13.72%. 1,977 men and 2,260 women applied to McDaniel and 1,490 men and 1,812 women students were accepted.

Among them, 224 men and 229 women were enrolled in McDaniel. You can explore the McDaniel's admission rates and SAT score trends over the past decade, including year-by-year data and analysis, by visiting Admission Trends page.

Acceptance Rate and Admission Statistics at McDaniel
	Total	Men	Women	Another Gender	Gender Unknown
Applicants	4,237	1,977	2,260	0	0
Admitted	3,302	1,490	1,812	0	0
Enrolled	453	224	229	0	0
Acceptance Rate	77.93%	75.37%	80.18%	-	-
Yield	13.72%	15.03%	12.64%	-	-

Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2024)

McDaniel College 2025 Acceptance Rate By Gender chart

Application Requirements

It requires to submit High School GPA, High School Record (or Transcript), and English Proficiency Test to its applicants.

The SAT and ACT test score is not considered in admission process at McDaniel. The english proficiency test is required .

The next table summarizes the application requirements to apply McDaniel College.

For more admission information such as minimum GPA and deadlines, see its online application page .

McDaniel Admission Requirements
High School GPA	Required
High School Rank	Considered, if submitted
High School Record (or Transcript)	Required
Completion of College Preparatory Program	Considered, if submitted
Recommendations	Considered, if submitted
Formal Demonstration of Competencies	Considered, if submitted
SAT / ACT	Not Considered
English Proficiency Test	Required
Other Test (Wonderlic,WISC-III,etc)	Not Considered
Work experience	Considered, if submitted
Personal statement or essay	Considered, if submitted
Legacy status	Considered, if submitted

General Admissions Information

The following provides general admission information for applying to McDaniel:

Open Admission Policy: No
Undergraduate Application Fees: -
Graduate Application Fees: -
Admission Information: www.mcdaniel.edu/admissions-cost/undergraduate-admissions
Online Application: www.mcdaniel.edu/admissions-cost/undergraduate-admissions
Calendar System: Four-one-four plan
Course for High School Students: Not Offered
Credits Accepted: Credits for Life Experiences, Advanced placement (AP) Credits
Degree Offered: Bachelor, Post-Bachelor Certificate, Master

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What is the acceptance rate at the McDaniel?

McDaniel is relatively easy to get into, with an acceptance rate of 77.93%.

What SAT or ACT scores are required for admission to McDaniel?

McDaniel does not require or recommend SAT or ACT scores for admission. However, some programs may have different requirements.

Does McDaniel require essays or personal statements?

McDaniel recommends submitting a personal essay or statement, but it is not strictly required.

Are recommendation letters required for McDaniel admission?

McDaniel recommends submitting a recommendation letter, but it is not strictly required.

Is there an application fee?

McDaniel does not require an application fee for undergraduate or graduate admission.

Do I need to submit my high school transcript?

Yes, McDaniel requires applicants to submit high school GPA, high school record or transcript as part of the admission process.

Are there any specific admission requirements for international students?

Yes, McDaniel requires international applicants to submit an English proficiency test (like TOEFL or IELTS) as part of the application.

What is SAT code and ACT code for McDaniel?

The institutional SAT code for McDaniel is 5898.