McDaniel College
Westminster, Maryland 21157
Data last updated: August 29, 2026
Known for business
McDaniel College is a private institution in Westminster with particular strength in business and psychology.
A small campus of 1.7K undergraduates with a 13:1 student-faculty ratio. The town location creates a classic college-town feel.
64% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $60,663 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $20,923.
More About This School
History & Fun Facts
- •The college's first building went up in 1866–1867, with an inaugural class of 37 men and women in September 1867.
- •Western Maryland was the first coeducational institution south of the Mason–Dixon line and was among the first in the nation.
- •Baker Memorial Chapel was dedicated April 20, 1958.
- •Whiteford a graduate in 1943, president of the Aeolian-Skinner Organ Company, Boston, Mass.
Source: Wikipedia
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Admissions
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.
Typical Application Requirements
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Net Price by Family Income
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.
Debt & Aid Detail
Net Price Trend
Tuition Trend
Graduate w/ Zero Debt
39.0%
Avg Tuition Increase
3.8%/yr
Median Debt at Grad
$15,000
Programs (64)
Outcomes
Median Earnings After Graduation
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.
Student Life
Student Satisfaction
Retention Rate
79%
Student Body
Race & Ethnicity
Campus Safety
Total Incidents (2024)
9
Peer Average
13
3-Year Trend
Emergency System
Campus security, emergency notification system
Incident Breakdown (2024)
Burglary
Aggravated Assault
Robbery
Motor Vehicle Theft
Sex Offenses
Arson
Drug Arrests
Liquor Arrests
Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).
Location & Lifestyle
Cost of Living
Estimated from MD state average