McDaniel College
McDaniel College is a private non-profit college or university in Westminster, MD, with about 57 programs reporting completions in the federal extract used on this page. It reports a completion rate of about 63.29% for the cohort window published by the Education Department—one yardstick, not the whole story of student success. Grant aid pulls typical net price toward $21,916 for students who receive it—still a snapshot, not an individual aid offer.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $52,081
- 2024 Average Net Price: $21,916 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: 77.93% Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 1,617 99.2% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 63.29%
McDaniel College: what the data shows
Common questions about McDaniel College, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is McDaniel College?
McDaniel College is located in Westminster, MD (ZIP 21157).
NCES locale classification: Town fringe.
Is McDaniel College public or private?
McDaniel College is a Private Non-profit institution.
How much does McDaniel College cost?
Published tuition: $52,081.
Average net price after aid: $21,916.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $12,210 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $17,261 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $19,796 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $21,408 |
| $110,001+ | $30,694 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $208,324.
How hard is it to get into McDaniel College?
Admission rate: 77.93%.
Scorecard does not publish admitted-student GPA for most institutions.
How big is McDaniel College?
Total enrollment: 1,617 students.
About 99% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at McDaniel College?
150%-time completion rate: 63.29%.
First-year retention: 76.0%.
What do graduates of McDaniel College earn?
Median earnings: $47,879 six years after entry; $60,663 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $25,000.
36.10% of students receive Pell grants.
What is McDaniel College known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Other/Unknown Programs (908 completions)
- Educational Administration & Support (146 completions)
- Natural Resources Conservation and Research (70 completions)
- CIP 521301 (53 completions)
- General Psychology (46 completions)
- CIP 520201 (42 completions)
- Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (41 completions)
- CIP 131199 (38 completions)
- General Biological Sciences (32 completions)
- Elementary Education & Teaching (30 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is McDaniel College a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show admission rate 77.93%; completion rate 63.29%; median earnings $60,663 at 10 years; net price $21,916. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Costs
Tuition Costs
$52,081
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at McDaniel College was $52,081.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$21,916
2024 Value
In 2024 McDaniel College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $21,916.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$87,664 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$21,916 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$208,324 4-Year Tuition
Costs include tuition and fees. Room & board, books, and other expenses are additional.
4-year total cost breakdown for McDaniel College.
Financial Aid by Income Level
36.10% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
58.38% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
0.00%
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at McDaniel College was 0.00%.
Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.
Tuition tracker
Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for McDaniel College in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2013–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | $36,960 | $36,960 | $20,675 |
| 2014 | $38,350 | $38,350 | $19,802 |
| 2015 | $39,500 | $39,500 | $20,096 |
| 2016 | $40,580 | $40,580 | $21,342 |
| 2017 | $41,800 | $41,800 | $20,333 |
| 2018 | $43,260 | $43,260 | $22,302 |
| 2019 | $44,540 | $44,540 | $18,182 |
| 2020 | $45,876 | $45,876 | $20,386 |
| 2021 | $46,336 | $46,336 | $20,379 |
| 2022 | $46,800 | $46,800 | $22,106 |
| 2023 | $49,647 | $49,647 | $20,923 |
Sticker tuition and net price over time
Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.
College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).
Net price by family income
Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).
Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.
Admissions
Acceptance Rate
77.93% Acceptance Rate
This institution has a moderate acceptance rate, accepting most qualified applicants.
Acceptance rate compared to national average.
Test Scores
Test score data is not available for this institution.
Average SAT and ACT scores for admitted students.
Academic Requirements
GPA requirements are not published by this institution. Contact the admissions office for specific academic requirements.
Estimated GPA and test score ranges.
Enrollment
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
99.2% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at McDaniel College in 2024 is 1,617 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
76.0%
2024 Retention Rate
Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall.
Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
56.28% 100% Completion Time
63.29% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 56.28% of students graduating from McDaniel College completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for McDaniel College.
Return on Investment
$25,000 Median Student Debt
$60,663 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
41.21% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
591.99% Return on Investment
4.1 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for McDaniel College.
Top Programs by Completions
10 Programs Reporting Data
Educational Administration & Support: 146 completions
Natural Resources Conservation and Research: 70 completions
CIP 52.1301: 53 completions
General Psychology: 46 completions
CIP 52.0201: 42 completions
Parks, Recreation, & Leisure: 41 completions
CIP 13.1199: 38 completions
General Biological Sciences: 32 completions
Elementary Education & Teaching: 30 completions
Other/Unknown Programs: 908 completions
Most popular programs at McDaniel College.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for McDaniel College graduates.
About
McDaniel College is a private non-profit institution located in Westminster, MD, offering 57 distinct degree programs across various academic disciplines. The institution enrolls approximately 1,617 students. The admission rate is 77.93%. The institution maintains a 63.29% graduation rate. Approximately 36.10% of students receive Pell Grants.
Institution Type
Private Non-profit
Location
Westminster, MD 21157
Region: Mid East
Insights and Analysis
Diverse Program Offerings: With over 57 distinct degree programs, McDaniel College provides students with a wide range of academic options. This diversity allows students to explore various fields and find programs that align with their interests and career goals.
FAQ
How much does McDaniel College cost?
Reported in-state tuition is $52,081 and average net price is $21,916 in the latest College Scorecard data.
How hard is it to get into McDaniel College?
The admission rate is 77.9% among first-time degree-seeking students reporting admissions data.
What do graduates of McDaniel College earn?
Median earnings are $47,879 six years after entry and $60,663 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at McDaniel College?
The 150%-time completion rate is 63.3% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do McDaniel College students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $25,000.
How big is McDaniel College?
Total enrollment is about 1,617 students in the latest reporting year.
Is McDaniel College public or private?
McDaniel College is a private nonprofit institution located in Westminster, MD.
Is McDaniel College an HBCU?
No. McDaniel College is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is McDaniel College a tribal college?
No. McDaniel College is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is McDaniel College a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
Using a 25% Hispanic enrollment threshold on College Scorecard demographics, McDaniel College does not meet that proxy (reported share 10.5%).
Is McDaniel College religiously affiliated?
No religious affiliation is reported for McDaniel College in IPEDS institutional characteristics.
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
- Related geography & profiles
Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.
Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.
Methodology
Data for this profile is sourced from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard dataset, which provides comprehensive information on institutions of higher education in the United States.
All financial figures are adjusted for inflation and represent the most recent available data. Graduation rates and completion times are calculated according to federal standards.