McDaniel College

Overview

McDaniel College, established in 1867, is a private liberal arts institution located in Westminster, Maryland, approximately 30 miles northwest of Baltimore. The campus is characterized by a blend of gothic architecture and modern facilities, spread over 160 acres of rolling hills. McDaniel offers more than 70 undergraduate programs, with a notable emphasis on personalized education through its unique "McDaniel Plan," a flexible, interdisciplinary curriculum. The college has a moderate level of application selectivity. Among its popular majors are Business Administration, Psychology, and Education. McDaniel is a residential college, where a majority of students live in campus housing options that include traditional residence halls, suites, and apartment-style accommodations. The college does not specifically emphasize athletics in the context of this summary, focusing instead on its academic offerings and campus life.

In the most recent statistical year 4,311 prospective students applied, and 3,537 were granted admission.  Of those admitted 467 enrolled in the school.  2,365 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 635 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2022/2023, excluding room and board, is $46,800 plus fees of $0.