McDaniel College
Westminster, MD · Private nonprofit · 1,617 undergrads (small, town) · website ↗
What you'll actually pay
Average net price per year — tuition, fees, room & board minus grant and scholarship aid — for in-state students by household income.
| Household income | Avg net price / year |
|---|---|
| Under $30,000 | $12,210 |
| $30,000 – $48,000 | $17,261 |
| $48,000 – $75,000 | $19,796 |
| $75,000 – $110,000 | $21,408 |
| Over $110,000 | $30,694 |
| All incomes (average) | $21,916 |
Sticker tuition: $52,081 in-state — before aid.
Admissions & outcomes
- Acceptance rate
- 78%
- Average SAT
- —
- Median ACT
- —
- Students with Pell grants
- 36%
- Graduation rate (6yr)
- 63%
- Freshman retention
- 76%
- Median earnings @ 10yr
- $60,663
- Median debt at graduation
- $25,000
- International undergrads
- 17 (1%)
Most popular fields of study
Share of bachelor's degrees awarded.
Business17%
Kinesiology & Sports Science12%
Psychology9%
Social Sciences8%
Visual & Performing Arts8%
Biology & Life Sciences6%
Criminal Justice6%
Health & Nursing4%
History4%
Education4%
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