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McDaniel College

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world rank  2848

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Overview

McDaniel College is a non-profit private higher education institution located in the suburban setting of the large town of Westminster, Maryland, United States. This institution also has a branch campus in Budapest. Founded in 1867, McDaniel College (McDaniel) is a coeducational institution and is officially accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education. McDaniel provides courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees, such as bachelor's degrees and master's degrees across several fields of study. For an overview of the available degree levels and areas of study, see the uniRank table below or search the institution's website with the search engine below. This 159-year-old US higher education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades. Its acceptance rate is 80-89%. This makes it a least selective. International applicants are eligible to apply. McDaniel also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services, including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aid and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, and administrative services.

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Control

McDaniel College's Control Typeprivate

Entity

McDaniel College's Entity Typenon-profit

Size

McDaniel College' Size by Total Enrollmentsmall-sized

Selectivity

McDaniel College's Selectivity by Acceptance Rateleast selective

Identity

Name
Name (English) n.a.
Name (Non Latin) n.a.
Acronym McDaniel
Founded 1867
Motto E Tenebris in Lucem Voco
I call you out of darkness into light
Colours Green and gold
Mascot Green Terror

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Location

Address 2 College Hill
Westminster
21157 Maryland
United States
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McDaniel College Phone Number (410) 848 7000
McDaniel College Fax Number (410) 857 2757
Other locations Budapest

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Recognition and Accreditation

Institutional Recognition or Accreditation

McDaniel College is legally chartered, licensed and/or institutionally accredited by: Middle States Commission on Higher Education

Year of first Recognition or Accreditation

1922


Specialized or Programmatic Accreditations

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important McDaniel College's programmatic accreditations; feel free to submit any relevant missing specialized accreditations.

  • Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation
  • Council on Social Work Education, Board of Accreditation
  • National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education


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Important: the above section is intended to include only those reputable organizations (e.g. Ministries or Departments of Higher Education) that have the legal authority to officially charter, license, register or more generally recognize McDaniel College as a whole (institutional legal recognition), accredit the institution as a whole (institutional accreditation) or accredit its specific programs or courses (programmatic accreditation).

Fields of Study and Degree Levels

McDaniel College Fields of Study and Degree Levels

The following Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix of McDaniel College is divided into 6 main fields of study and 4 levels of degrees, from the lowest undergraduate degree to the highest postgraduate degree. This matrix aims to help quickly identify McDaniel College's academic range and degree level offering.



McDaniel College: Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix
Undergraduate Postgraduate
PreBach
degrees 		Bachelor
degrees 		Master
degrees 		Doctoral
degrees
Yes Yes
A&H Yes Yes
L&C Yes
B&S Yes Yes
M&H Yes
S&T Yes
Eng Yes

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Programs and Courses

McDaniel College Academic Programs/Courses

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Tuition Fees

McDaniel College Tuition Fees Range Matrix

This Tuition Fees Range Matrix of McDaniel College categorizes tuition fees by student type (local or international) and degree level (undergraduate or postgraduate). It aims to help students get an approximate idea of the estimated yearly tuition fees at McDaniel College.



McDaniel College: Tuition Fees Range Matrix
Undergraduate Postgraduate
Local
students		 45,000-49,999 US$ (41,010-45,570 Euro) 7,500-9,999 US$ (6,830-9,110 Euro)
International
students		 45,000-49,999 US$ (41,010-45,570 Euro) 7,500-9,999 US$ (6,830-9,110 Euro)

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Important: tuition fee ranges are indicative. Final tuition fees can vary by degree program, citizenship, residency status, study load and enrollment mode. Contact McDaniel College Admissions for exact pricing applicable to your circumstances. Data sources: these figures are compiled from direct institutional submissions to uniRank, official McDaniel College website data and publicly available government education sources.

Admissions

McDaniel College Admission Info


McDaniel College's Gender Admission Policy Gender Admission

McDaniel College is a coeducational institution, admitting both men and women to its programs and degrees.


McDaniel College's Admission Selection Admission Selection

McDaniel College has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades.


Acceptance Rate Admission Rate

McDaniel College's acceptance rate ranges from 80 to 89%, making it a least selective higher education institution.


Minority Serving Minority Serving

This institution does not have a special focus on promoting education or research among a specific minority or ethnic group.


Admission Requirements Admission Requirements

  • Secondary school GPA is required
  • Secondary school rank is considered but not required
  • Secondary school record is required
  • Completion of college-preparatory program is required
  • Recommendations are considered but not required
  • Formal demonstration of competencies is neither required nor recommended
  • Admission test scores are required
  • TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) is required
  • Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) is neither required nor recommended

Source: IPDES


McDaniel College's International Students Admission International Students

Yes


McDaniel College's Admission Office Admission Office

McDaniel College
Westminster 21157
4108572294
800 638 5005

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Notice: admission policy and acceptance rate may vary by the areas of study, degree level, student's nationality or residence and other criteria. Please contact McDaniel College's Admission Office for detailed information on their admission selection policy and acceptance rate.

Size and Profile

McDaniel College Size and Profile


McDaniel College's Total Student Enrollment Student Enrollment

McDaniel College has a student enrollment ranging from 3,000 to 3,999, making it a small-sized institution.


McDaniel College's Total Faculty/Academic staff Academic Staff

McDaniel College's academic staff ranges from 500 to 599 members.


McDaniel College's Control Type Control Type

McDaniel College is a private higher education institution, meaning it is funded and managed independently rather than by the government, and relies on tuition fees and private contributions for its operations.


McDaniel College's Entity Type Entity Type

McDaniel College is a non-profit higher education institution, relying on government subsidies and reinvesting all revenue into programs, research and student services rather than distributing profits to owners or shareholders.


McDaniel College's Campus Setting Campus Setting

McDaniel College's main campus is located in a suburban setting, meaning it is situated in a residential area near a city.


McDaniel College's Academic Calendar Academic Calendar

McDaniel College adopts a 4-1-4 academic calendar, a scheduling system used where the academic year is divided into three distinct terms: a four-month Fall Term, a one-month Winter Term and a four-month Spring Term


McDaniel College's Disabled Students Friendliness Disabled Students %

Not reported


McDaniel College is None Religious Affiliation

None.



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Facilities and Services

McDaniel College Facilities


McDaniel College's Library University Library

Yes Visit McDaniel College's Library
McDaniel College's library does not have any external branch. The library collection is comprised of both physical (i.e. books, medium, etc.) and digital/electronic items. In 2021 the library reported 183,732 physical volumes, 15,179 physical media, 104,395 digital/electronic media and 114 licensed digital/electronic databases. The library is managed by a total number of 15 full-time employees, including 7 librarians. McDaniel College's library has a total library expenditure greater than $100,000 per year. Source: IPDES.


McDaniel College's Housing University Housing

Yes
In particular, McDaniel College provides on-campus housing and the total dormitory capacity, whether on or off campus, was about 1,450 students in the 2021 academic year. Source: IPDES.


McDaniel College's Sport Facilities/Activities Sport Facilities/Activities

Yes


McDaniel College's Institutional Hospital Institutional Hospital

Not reported

McDaniel College Services


McDaniel College's Financial Aid Financial Aid

Yes


McDaniel College's Study Abroad Study Abroad

Yes


McDaniel College's Distance Learning Distance Learning

Yes
In particular, this institution offers some courses via distance education at the undergraduate level and at the graduate level. Source: IPDES.


McDaniel College's Academic Counseling Academic Counseling

Yes


McDaniel College's Career Services Career Services

Yes


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Academic Structure

McDaniel College Organisational Structure

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Memberships and Affiliations

McDaniel College Affiliations and Memberships

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important McDaniel College's affiliations and memberships; feel free to submit any relevant missing higher education-related organizations this university is affiliated with.

  • Council of Independent Colleges (CIC)
  • National Athletic Association (NAA)
  • National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)


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Free Online Courses

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is McDaniel College public or private?

McDaniel College is a private higher education institution, meaning it is funded and managed independently rather than by the government, and relies on tuition fees and private contributions for its operations.

Is McDaniel College profit or non-profit?

McDaniel College is a non-profit higher education institution, relying on government subsidies and reinvesting all revenue into programs, research and student services rather than distributing profits to owners or shareholders.

What is the size of McDaniel College in terms of enrollment?

McDaniel College has a student enrollment ranging from 3,000 to 3,999, making it a small-sized institution.

What is the size of McDaniel College in terms of academic staff?

McDaniel College's academic staff ranges from 500 to 599 members.

Is McDaniel College a coeducational institution?

McDaniel College is a coeducational institution, admitting both men and women to its programs and degrees.

What academic calendar does McDaniel College use?

McDaniel College adopts a 4-1-4 academic calendar, a scheduling system used where the academic year is divided into three distinct terms: a four-month Fall Term, a one-month Winter Term and a four-month Spring Term

What religion is McDaniel College affiliated with?

None.

Does McDaniel College admit international students?

Yes.

What is McDaniel College's acceptance rate and admission policy?

McDaniel College's acceptance rate ranges from 80 to 89%, making it a least selective higher education institution. This university has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades.

How much does it cost to attend McDaniel College McDaniel?

Undergraduate tuition range for local students: 45,000-49,999 US$ (41,010-45,570 Euro). International students: 45,000-49,999 US$ (41,010-45,570 Euro). Tuition costs may vary by program.

Where is McDaniel College McDaniel located?

McDaniel College is located in Westminster, Maryland, United States. Address: 2 College Hill.

Is McDaniel College McDaniel accredited and legally recognised?

Yes, McDaniel College is accredited by Middle States Commission on Higher Education (since 1922).

Does McDaniel College offer financial aid?

Yes

Does McDaniel College offer study abroad programs?

Yes

Does McDaniel College have a university library?

Yes McDaniel College's library does not have any external branch. The library collection is comprised of both physical (i.e. books, medium, etc.) and digital/electronic items. In 2021 the library reported 183,732 physical volumes, 15,179 physical media, 104,395 digital/electronic media and 114 licensed digital/electronic databases. The library is managed by a total number of 15 full-time employees, including 7 librarians. McDaniel College's library has a total library expenditure greater than $100,000 per year. Source: IPDES.

Does McDaniel College provide student housing and accommodation?

Yes In particular, McDaniel College provides on-campus housing and the total dormitory capacity, whether on or off campus, was about 1,450 students in the 2021 academic year. Source: IPDES.

Does McDaniel College have sports facilities or activities?

Yes

Does McDaniel College offer academic counseling?

Yes

Does McDaniel College offer career services?

Yes

Does McDaniel College offer distance learning?

Yes In particular, this institution offers some courses via distance education at the undergraduate level and at the graduate level. Source: IPDES.

Does McDaniel College have an institutional hospital?

Not reported

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