Located in Westminster, Maryland, the McDaniel College campus resides on a hilltop with a view of the Catoctin Mountains, and is less than an hour away from Baltimore and D.C. The small, liberal arts school is devoted to giving its students life-changing education and experiences. The selective college focuses on the liberal arts, cross-cultural perspectives and leadership through its curriculum and student services. McDaniel also emphasizes the importance of study abroad, and has study abroad scholarships in place that allow all students to participate in such life-changing programs.

Founded in 1867, McDaniel College is a private, four-year liberal arts college. 

Mission

McDaniel College believes that liberally educated men and women think and act critically, creatively, and humanely.  They take charge of their lives and develop their unique potentials with reason, imagination, and human concern.  They take their place in the global community, understanding their responsibilities to aid individuals and to contribute to the larger society.

Location

McDaniel College is located in Westminster, MD.  It is approximately 30 miles from Baltimore and 55 miles from Washington, D.C.

Student Profile
Undergraduate enrollment: 1650 students (55% female and 45% male); 38% out of state; 31 states and 12 countries represented; 14% minority (1% American Indian, 2% Asian, 8% African American, 81% Caucasian), 3% international. 

81% first-year student retention rate and 67% average graduation rate.

Academic Profile

• Number of full-time faculty: 103
• Student-faculty ratio: 12:1
• Average class size: 17
• 33 areas of study

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Athletics

NCAA Division III, Centennial Conference

Men’s Varsity: baseball, basketball, cross-country, football, golf, lacrosse, soccer, swimming, tennis, track and field, wrestling

Women’s Varsity: basketball, cross-country, field hockey, golf, lacrosse, soccer, softball, swimming, tennis, track and field, volleyball 

11 Women’s Intramural, 11 Men’s Intramural; 13 Women’s Club, 13 Men’s Club.

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2007-2008 Cost and Aid

McDaniel College is dedicated to making education as affordable as possible. 85% of McDaniel students receive some form of financial aid, with an average award package of $20,000. Academic merit scholarships awarded to prospective freshmen range from $5,000 to full tuition, and are renewable for four years. All applicants to McDaniel College are automatically reviewed for an award.

Comprehensive cost: $34,840

Average award package: $20,000

In 2006, 100% of incoming students with financial need received financial aid. More on Financial Aid...