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McDaniel College
McDaniel College
WESTMINSTER, MD . 4 Year 3.5
#1447 in Best Colleges in America
2 COLLEGE HILL WESTMINSTER, MD 21157

Overview

McDaniel College is located in Westminster, Maryland, and is a private liberal arts college with approximately 1,600 undergraduate students and 1,400 graduate students, maintaining a student-to-faculty ratio of 13:1. The college offers over 60 majors and a total of more than 100 undergraduate and master's programs, and is renowned for its “small class sizes, one-on-one guidance, and strong experiential learning.” Each year, over 300 faculty-student research collaborations take place, and more than 30% of students participate in study abroad programs. 85% of undergraduates live on campus, and over 90% receive financial aid. The athletic teams compete in NCAA Division III as the “Green Terror.” As one of the “life-changing universities,” McDaniel is committed to personalized education and community service.

Rankings

  • 266

    #266 in Best Colleges for Public Policy in America

  • 1

    #1 2 in Best Value Colleges in Maryland

  • 324

    #324 in Best Colleges for Political Science in America

  • Best Colleges for Public Policy in America 266 of 643
  • Best Colleges for Political Science in America 324 of 822
  • Best Colleges for English in America 352 of 901

Academics

  • B Academics
  • BValue
  • A Diversity
  • C+Campus
  • B Athletics
  • B Party Scene
  • C+Professors
  • CLocation
  • CDorms
  • C Campus Food
  • B Student Life
  • B Safety

Majors

  • Business
    68 Graduates
  • Psychology
    43 Graduates
  • Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
    38 Graduates
  • Accounting
    35 Graduates
  • Biology
    32 Graduates
  • Political Science and Government
    28 Graduates
  • Sociology
    26 Graduates
  • Communications
    20 Graduates
  • Elementary Education
    20 Graduates
  • Environmental Science
    18 Graduates

Admissions

  • February 1
    Application Deadline
  • 87%
    Acceptance Rate
  • Application Fee
  • Application Website
    Visit offical website
  • Online Certificate Programs
    0
  • Online Associates Programs
    0
  • Online Bachelor's Programs
    0

Costs

  • Average Total Aid Awarded
    $39,386
  • Students Receiving Financial Aid
    100%
  • National Average Cost
    $15,523

After College

  • Graduation Rate
    65%
  • Employed 2 Years After Graduation
    94%
  • National Average Earnings
    $33,028

Students

  • Full-Time Enrollment
    1,735 Undergrads
  • Part-Time Undergrads
    27
  • Undergrads Over 25
    2%
  • Pell Grant
    43%
  • Varsity Athletes
    30%

Campus Life

  • Student Faculty Ratio
    6:1
  • Evening Degree Programs
    No
  • Athletic Conference
    Centennial Conference
  • Athletic Division
    NCAA Division III (with football)

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