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McDaniel College

Westminster, MD·Private·~78% acceptance

McDaniel College is a private college based in Westminster, MD. It has fairly open admissions, accepting about 78% of applicants. The average net price after aid is about $21,916 per year. About 64% of students graduate, and alumni earn a median of about $60,663 ten years after enrolling.

Average cost
$21,916/yr avg net price after aid
Full cost $65,294
Aid cuts ~$43,378/yr on average

Average across all aided students (U.S. College Scorecard). Your actual price depends on your family's income. Take the free Matchmaker for an estimate based on your numbers.

Deadlines
ED
Nov 1
EA
Nov 15
RD
Feb 1

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Admissions
GPA range3.4–3.9
SAT (middle 50%)1050–1230
ACT (middle 50%)21–27
Test policyRequired
Programs
Computer Science
Data Science / Statistics
Information Systems / IT
Mathematics
Physics
Chemistry
Biology
Environmental Science
Outcomes
64%
graduation rate
76%
freshman retention
$47,879
median earnings, 6yr
$60,663
median earnings, 10yr
Frequently asked questions
What is McDaniel College's acceptance rate?
McDaniel College admits about 78% of applicants.
How much does McDaniel College cost?
At McDaniel College, the average net price after aid is about $21,916 per year, and the full cost of attendance is about $65,294 per year before aid. Your actual price depends on your family's income. Take Blueprint's free Matchmaker for an estimate based on your numbers.
What SAT or ACT scores do you need for McDaniel College?
The middle 50% of admitted students score 1050–1230 on the SAT and 21–27 on the ACT.
What are McDaniel College's application deadlines?
McDaniel College's deadlines are Early Decision around Nov 1, Early Action around Nov 15, Regular Decision around Feb 1. Always confirm exact dates on the school's official site.

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