Overview
Enrollment
| Location | Westminster, Maryland |
| Online | mcdaniel.edu |
| School Type | Private 4 Year |
| Setting | Small Suburban |
| Size | Small |
| Status | Non-profit |
| On Campus Housing | Yes |
| Level of Study | Undergrad/Graduate |
McDaniel College, located in Westminster, Maryland, approximately 30 miles northwest of Baltimore, occupies a hilltop campus spanning 160 acres in the suburban Carroll County region. Founded in 1867 as Western Maryland College, the institution adopted its current name in 2002 to honor alumnus and former board chairman William Roberts McDaniel. The private liberal arts college maintains selective admission standards and offers undergraduate programs across more than 70 areas of study, with particular strengths in the sciences, education, and business administration. Students are required to live on campus for their first three years, residing in traditional residence halls or themed housing communities, and the college competes in NCAA Division III athletics as the Green Terror, participating in the Centennial Conference.
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Getting In
Admission Standards
| GPA | 3.64 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | - |
| Applicant Competition | Very Low |
| Application Fee | $0 |
Annual Cost to Attend
Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,450 |
| Other Fees | $975 |
| Room and Board | $12,594 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $2,454 |
| Total One Year Cost | $66,145 |
Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Popular Areas of Study
| Subject | Percent of Class |
|---|---|
| Social Sciences | 16% |
| Psychology | 12% |
| Business | 12% |
| Visual and Performing Arts | 8% |
| General Studies | 8% |
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Last updated February 24, 2025