Aid signal
Strong aid for lower incomes
Reported net price for the $0–30k band runs below average.
Source: CollegeScorecard 2024
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McDaniel College
Westminster, MD
Cost & Financial Aid
In-State Tuition
$49,647
Out-of-State Tuition
$49,647
Avg On-Campus Living
$12,600
Avg Off-Campus Living
$8,594
Financial Aid & Outcomes
CollegeScorecard · 2024
What will it actually cost?
Sticker price$62,247
Net price (after aid)$20,923
Most students pay the net price after financial aid, not the sticker price.
Net price by family income
$0 – $30k$11,334
$30k – $48k$14,397
$48k – $75k$19,417
$75k – $110k$22,293
$110k+$27,501
After graduation
Median earnings (10yr)$60,663
Median debt at graduation$25,000
Est. monthly loan payment$265
Earnings-to-debt ratio
Moderate · 2.4×Graduates earn about 2.4× their median debt every year.
Financial access
Students on Pell Grants34%
Pell Grants are federal aid for students from low-income families.
Students with federal loans61%
Share of students who borrowed to pay for school.
Some fields may not be reported by this institution. Verify final details with the school directly.
Student Outcomes
Graduation Rate
64%
Freshman Retention
79%
Source: CollegeScorecard (2024)
Final aid offers, scholarships, and net price vary per family. Always verify with the school's financial aid office.
Scholarships available
Decision support · Cost & value
Quick Decision Highlights
The strongest cost, aid, and value reasons to consider this school.
Strong post-grad earnings
$60.7k above avg
Scholarships available
Aid signal
Friendly application paths
Common AppTransfer-friendlyInternational
Affordability snapshot
Tuition
$49.6k
Net price
$20.9k
Pell
34%
Median debt
$25k
Earnings (10y)
$60.7k
above avg
Academics
Program format
On-Campus
Areas of study
Natural SciencesCommunicationsComputer ScienceEducationArts & HumanitiesSocial SciencesHealth SciencesLaw & Criminal JusticeVisual & Performing ArtsBusiness
Programs (24)
Natural Sciences
BiologyEnvironmental ScienceChemistry
Communications
Public RelationsJournalism
Computer Science
Software EngineeringData Science
Education
Elementary EducationSecondary Education
Arts & Humanities
English LiteratureHistory
Social Sciences
Political Science
Admissions
Acceptance rate
84%
SAT range
1050 - 1240
ACT range
21 - 28
Campus & Student Life
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Westminster, MD 21157
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About McDaniel College
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- Where is McDaniel College located?
- McDaniel College is located in Westminster, MD, in the United States.
- What type of institution is McDaniel College?
- McDaniel College is a private university based in MD. CampusPin classifies institutions as either four-year universities or two-year community colleges, with control labeled public or private.
- What is the acceptance rate at McDaniel College?
- The most recently reported acceptance rate at McDaniel College is approximately 84%. Acceptance rate signals selectivity but does not predict any individual applicant's outcome and is not a measure of school quality. CampusPin reports the federally-published value; verify the current cycle with the institution.
- What is the tuition at McDaniel College?
- McDaniel College's published in-state tuition is approximately $49,647 per year. This is the published price before financial aid; the net price most students actually pay is typically lower. Verify the current academic-year tuition with the institution before applying.
- How many students attend McDaniel College?
- McDaniel College reports total enrollment of approximately 2,869 students (undergraduate plus graduate). Total enrollment is a useful sizing signal — see the institutional profile for additional breakdowns when available.
- How should I verify final details about McDaniel College?
- CampusPin compiles institutional data from public datasets like IPEDS and the College Scorecard, plus institutional websites and editorial review. Before applying, paying a deposit, or making a final decision, confirm admissions requirements, current tuition, financial aid, deadlines, and program details directly with McDaniel College.
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