McDaniel Academic Snapshot
Admission Selectiveness:
- Admission Rate: 77.93%. Not very selective
Tuition Overview:
- Tuition: $52,081
- Tuition rates are on the higher end, which may reflect the institution's resources or prestige.
Student Population at McDaniel:
- Total Enrollment: 2,868, including 748 online students
- 1,620 Undergraduate, 1,248 Graduate
- Gender Distribution: 35.9% men, 64.1% women.
- This is a small institution, fostering a close-knit community and individualized attention.
Graduation & Retention Rate
- Graduation Rate: 63%. Moderate graduation rate, typical for many institutions.
- First-Year Retention Rate: 76%. Good retention, typical for many institutions.
Programs & Degrees Offered
- Programs Offered: 67 academic programs available.
- Online Programs: 25 programs available fully online.
- Graduate Programs: 19 graduate-level programs offered.
- Special Programs: Health Professions.
- Degrees Awarded: Bachelor's, Master's.
McDaniel Overview
McDaniel College (McDaniel) is a four-year, private (not-for-profit) school located in Westminster, MD. It is classified as Master's College and University with larger programs by Carnegie Classification, also known as M1 Master's College. You can compare their tuition and admission statistics at M1 Master's College comparison page.
The McDaniel's tuition & fees is $52,081 for the academic year 2024-2025. 100% of the enrolled undergraduates have received grants or scholarships, with an average aid amount of $37,655.
The school has a total enrollment of 2,868 and the students to faculty ratio is 13 to 1 (7.69%).
McDaniel's acceptance rate is 77.93% and the yield (enrollment rate) is 13.72%.
McDaniel ranked 154th in Liberal Arts Colleges and 10th in Maryland Colleges rankings. McDaniel College is accredited by Middle States Commission on Higher Education.
2025 Tuition & Fees and 2026 Estimation
For undergraduate programs, the 2025 tuition & fees of McDaniel College is $52,081. For graduate programs, its 2025 graduate school tuition & fees is $10,044.
The estimated 2026 tuition & fees for prospective students is $54,634 based on the current year tuition changes from last year. The estimated 2026 graduate school tuition & fees is $10,120.
| Undergraduate | $52,081 |
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| Graduate | $10,044 |
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| Undergraduate | $54,634 |
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| Graduate | $10,120 |
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The estimation for 2025-2026 tuition costs is based on the cost change rates of last year.
Learning Opportunities and Campus Services
McDaniel College offers online classes (distance learning opportunities) for both undergraduate and graduate programs. It has ROTC programs and offers teacher certification programs designed to prepare students to meet the requirements for certification as teachers.
Special Learning Opportunities at McDaniel
| Learning Opportunities |
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| ROTC | Army |
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| Weekend/Evening College | No |
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| Teacher Certification | Yes |
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| Study Abroad | Yes |
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| On-Campus Services |
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| Academic/career counseling service | Yes |
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| Employment services for students | Yes |
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| Placement services for completers | Yes |
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| On-campus day care for students' children | No |
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