- AcademicsB
- ValueA
- DiversityA-
- CampusB-
- AthleticsB-
- Party SceneB-
- ProfessorsB-
- LocationC
- DormsB-
- Campus FoodC+
- Student LifeB-
- SafetyA-
McDaniel College is ...
Private not-for-profit
Athletic Division
NCAA Division III (with football)
Athletic Conference
Centennial Conference
McDaniel College Rankings
Niche rankings are based on rigorous analysis of key statistics from the U.S. Department of Education and millions of reviews.
Admissions
Acceptance Rate
78%
SAT Range
980-1210
ACT Range
21-28
Application Fee
$50
SAT/ACT
Required
High School GPA
Required
Early Decision/Early Action
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Cost
Net Price
$23,329/ year
National
$15,523Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
Academics
Professors
B-
Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
Student Faculty Ratio
10:1
Evening Degree Programs
No
- 84%
- of students agree that professors put a lot of effort into teaching their classes.37 responses
- 66%
- of students agree that it is easy to get the classes they want.35 responses
- 65%
- of students agree that the workload is easy to manage.34 responses
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Majors
Most Popular Majors
Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies
49 GraduatesBusiness Administration and Management
41 GraduatesPsychology
40 GraduatesBiology
33 GraduatesPolitical Science and Government
26 GraduatesSociology
26 GraduatesHistory
24 GraduatesEnglish
18 GraduatesSocial Work and Youth Services
18 GraduatesAccounting
17 Graduates
Students
Full-Time Enrollment
1,527Undergrads
Undergrads Over 25
3%
Pell Grant
32%
Varsity Athletes
27%
Campus Life
Freshmen Live On-Campus
88%
Poll
- 66%
- of students say that Greek life is average, and no one will treat you differently if you don't join.41 responses
Poll
- 50%
- of students say varsity sports are a big part of campus life.50 responses
After College
Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
$47,900/ year
National
$33,028Graduation Rate
68%
National
49%Employed 2 Years After Graduation
95%
National
83%- 90%
- of students feel confident they will find a job in their field after graduation.21 responses
McDaniel College Reviews
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I am a social work major, and I love the program. The professors in it are amazing. I definitely made the right choice by coming to Mcdaniel, but it isn't for everyone. The people here are generally very nice and helpful, and have a lot of hobbies. No one does just one thing. Despite the fact that the town of Westminster isn't that great, the school community will keep you busy. If you utilize your resources here, you will be very happy with all opportunities that come your way! The food was AWFUL the first semester this year, but after many many student complaints, they are now improving the overall food quality, so that's good. You definitely feel a sense of community at Mcdaniel, which is something I was really looking for in a school and have found here. It is really easy for you to find people you chick with! There is so much to be involved with. You will find organizations that match your views and hobbies, and classes that fit what you're looking for.
I am currently attending McDaniel College in my second semester of my sophomore year. I am majoring in Social Work, minoring in Spanish, and I am a collegiate softball player. While applying to McDaniel, they gave me the opportunity to tour the campus multiple times, sit in on a few classes, and meet advisors in my desired major. Those opportunities are what convinced me to attend McDaniel College. I was able to see how nice it would be for my family to be able to take a short drive to watch all of my softball games. I also saw how nice it was to have less than 20 people in every class because it allows me to have excellent relationships with the teachers and my fellow classmates. Lastly, my current advisors in the Social Work major have helped me map out my career path and have given me incredibly good advice. I now have a very clear idea of what my future looks like thanks to my awesome professors and advisors!
As a freshman I was so very scared to move on campus. I was scared of classes, my roommates (I have a triple), making new friends, and being away from home. All of my fears have been resolved. To begin, my professors are all really sweet. My first year seminar professor and peer mentor are very helpful with both academics and more personal problems. The classes aren't impossible (fingers crossed) and the content is enjoyable. Next, my roommates were both nice. One of them actually moved rooms but my other roommate has become my best friend. Im so glad we met. Last, there are plenty of resources for students who get homesick, stressed, or depressed. Everyone on campus, students and staff alike, are super sweet and want to help you. Everyone is nice. The hill is my new home and I love it here.