McDaniel College
Private college · Westminster, MD · 1,617 undergraduates
Acceptance rate, SAT and ACT scores, cost, and financial aid
Acceptance rate
78%
Accessible
SAT (middle 50%)
—
ACT (middle 50%)
—
Average net price
$22,980
per year, after grants
Cost of attendance
$68,105
per year, before aid
Graduation rate
56%
within 6 years
These numbers haven't been checked against official data yet. Values marked changed a lot or disagree with another source. Costs, aid, and policies change every year — always confirm on the college's website before you decide.
How hard is it to get into McDaniel College?
McDaniel College accepts about 78 of every 100 applicants (78%), which makes it accessible. This number changed a lot in the latest data, so confirm it with the college.
The latest federal data says McDaniel College is test-blind (SAT and ACT scores aren’t considered), but that data can lag a year or two and several colleges have changed their policies since. Confirm on McDaniel College's admissions website before you decide whether to send scores.
How much does McDaniel College cost?
The full cost of attendance — tuition, fees, housing, food, books, and other expenses — is about $68,105 a year before financial aid.
After grants and scholarships, students who get federal aid pay $22,980 a year on average. Your price depends on your family's income — use the college's net price calculator for an estimate.
Tuition and fees are $54,125 a year.
- Tuition & fees (in-state)$54,125
- Tuition & fees (out-of-state)$54,125
- Room & board$13,424
- Total cost of attendance$68,105
- Average net price after grants$22,980
Popular majors
Business, Parks, Recreation & Fitness, Psychology, Social Sciences, Visual & Performing Arts.
McDaniel College FAQ
- What is McDaniel College's acceptance rate?
- 78% — accessible.
- Is McDaniel College test-optional?
- The latest federal data says McDaniel College is test-blind (SAT and ACT scores aren’t considered), but that data can lag a year or two and several colleges have changed their policies since. Confirm on McDaniel College's admissions website before you decide whether to send scores.
- How much does McDaniel College cost?
- About $68,105 a year before aid; $22,980 on average after grants.
- What is McDaniel College's FAFSA school code?
- 002109. Add it in the "Colleges" section of the FAFSA at studentaid.gov so McDaniel College receives your information.
- What is McDaniel College's graduation rate?
- 56% of students finish within six years.
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