Tuition, Fees, Living Costs, and Cost of Attendance (COA)

Undergraduate Program Tuition & Fees

For the academic year 2023-2024, the undergraduate tuition & fees at McDaniel College is $49,647. The 2024 undergraduate tuition has been risen by 6.08% compared to the previous year. Its undergraduate tuition & fees is much higher than the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $35,270.
The 2025 estimated undergraduate tuition & fees is $52,667 , a 6.1% increase compared to 2024's rate.
McDaniel Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
YearTuition & FeesOn Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses
2022-2023$46,800$14,554
2023-2024$49,647$15,048
Change % 2023-20246.08%3.39%
2024-2025$52,667$15,559

Graduate Program Tuition & Fees

For graduate programs, 2024 tuition & fees is $9,969. The graduate tuition has been risen by 2.05% compared to the previous year. Its graduate tuition & fees is much lower than the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $17,742.
The estimated graduate school tuition & fees is $10,173 for the academic year 2024-2025 , a 2.0% increase compared to 2024's rate.
McDaniel Graduate Tuition & Fees
YearTuition & FeesOn Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses
2022-2023$9,769$14,554
2023-2024$9,969$15,048
Change % 2023-20242.05%3.39%
2024-2025$10,173$15,559

Cost Per Credit Hour

The below table describes the cost per credit hour for part-time students and/or full-time students who take additional courses more than regular credit hours at McDaniel. The undergraduate cost per credit hour is $1,552. The graduate tuition per credit hour is $548.
Per Credit Hour Charge (2023-2024)
YearCost Per Credit Hour
Undergraduate2022-2023$1,463
2023-2024$1,552
2024-2025$1,646
Graduate2022-2023$537
2023-2024$548
2024-2025$559

Cost of Attendance with Living Costs and Books & Supplies

The living costs including for room, board, transpiration, and other personal expenses is $15,048 for year 2024. The on-campus living costs increased by 3.39% compared to the previous year. The off-campus living costs increased by 9.84% compared to the previous year.
The McDaniel's 2024 on-campus COA is $66,145 and off-campus COA is $64,251.
2024 Cost of Attendance (COA) At McDaniel
On-CampusOff Campus
Tuition & Fees$49,647
Room & Board$12,594$8,594
Personal Expenses$2,454$4,560
Books & Supplies$1,450
Cost of Attendance$66,145$64,251
Updated with 2023-2024 tuition (Last update: 03/01/2024)
Cost estimates for 2024-2025 are based on last year's rate of change.

McDaniel Tuition Charts

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4-Years Costs of Attendance

Tuition & FeesCOAAfter Financial Aid

How Much is the tuition for 4 years at McDaniel?

For the entering class 2024, the estimated tuition for 4 years at McDaniel is $208,196.
The estimation excludes the book, supplies, and living costs before receiving any financial aid. See the other tabs for estimating 4-year total costs of attendance and after financial aid. The next table shows the estimated 4-years tuition & fees for the next 5 admission years. The estimation is based on 4-years changes in tuition & fees at the school.
McDaniel 4 Years Tuition & Fees Estimates
Admission YearFreshmenSophomoreJuniorSenior4 Years Total
Class of 2028Fall 2024$50,590$51,550$52,529$53,527$208,196
Class of 2029Fall 2025$51,550$52,529$53,527$54,543$212,150
Class of 2030Fall 2026$52,529$53,527$54,543$55,579$216,178
Class of 2031Fall 2027$53,527$54,543$55,579$56,634$220,283
Class of 2032Fall 2028$54,543$55,579$56,634$57,710$224,466

COA including Books, Living Costs and Personal Expenses

The table shows the 4-years estimation of total costs of attendance (COA). It includes the tuition & fees, books & supplies costs, room & board charges, and other living expenses.
For the students who were admitted in Fall 2024, the estimated 4-years COA is $277,595.
McDaniel 4 Years COA
Admission YearFreshmenSophomoreJuniorSenior4 Years Total
Class of 2028Fall 2024$67,421$68,722$70,049$71,403$277,595
Class of 2029Fall 2025$68,722$70,049$71,403$72,784$282,958
Class of 2030Fall 2026$70,049$71,403$72,784$74,192$288,428
Class of 2031Fall 2027$71,403$72,784$74,192$75,629$294,009
Class of 2032Fall 2028$72,784$74,192$75,629$77,095$299,701

Actual COA after Receiving Financial Aid

Last year, 98% of enrolled undergraduate students have received grants or scholarship aid. It includes any financial aid from the federal government, state, local, institute, and other sources known by the institution. It excludes federal/private student loans.
After receiving the financial aid, the net price for 4 years of attending the school is $130,283.
McDaniel 4 Years COA after Receiving Financial Aid
Admission YearFreshmenSophomoreJuniorSenior4 Years Total
Class of 2028Fall 2024$30,593$31,894$33,221$34,575$130,283
Class of 2029Fall 2025$31,894$33,221$34,575$35,956$135,646
Class of 2030Fall 2026$33,221$34,575$35,956$37,364$141,116
Class of 2031Fall 2027$34,575$35,956$37,364$38,801$146,697
Class of 2032Fall 2028$35,956$37,364$38,801$40,267$152,389

Compare Tuition with Similar Colleges

The following table compares tuition & fees between McDaniel College and its similar schools. The similar schools are based on academic factors such as school type, level, and rivalry schools.
Tuition Comparison with Similar Schools to McDaniel
In-StateOut-of-State
McDaniel College$49,647
Johns Hopkins University$63,340
Loyola University Maryland$55,480
Stevenson University$39,708
Mount St. Mary's University$47,240
Hood College$45,870

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McDaniel College 2024 Costs of Attendance
Tuition & FeesBook & SuppliesLiving Costs
Undergraduate$49,647$1,450 $15,048
Graduate$9,969 $1,450$15,048
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