More selective than 35% of Maryland colleges we cover. U.S. median 77%.
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class
Share of students sending scores not reported.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Called “yield.” A high yield means many admitted students choose McDaniel College over other offers.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Applicants, admits and enrollment
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class (first-time, degree-seeking undergraduates). Newer counts arrive with the next IPEDS release.
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McDaniel College admissions year over year
| Entering class | Acceptance | SAT reading | SAT math | ACT | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2024 | 78% | — | — | — | College Scorecard |
| Fall 2023 | 84% | — | — | — | IPEDS |
Score ranges are the 25th–75th percentiles. Each year is kept as published; we add a year with every federal release.
How selective is McDaniel College compared with other Maryland colleges?
McDaniel College has the 18th-lowest acceptance rate of 27 Maryland colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Acceptance | Graduation | Avg. net price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 | Loyola University Maryland | 75% | 79% | $30,574 |
| 15 | Maryland Institute College of Art | 77% | 72% | $42,729 |
| 16 | Goucher College | 78% | 57% | $22,470 |
| 17 | Hood College | 78% | 57% | $20,873 |
| 18 | McDaniel College | 78% | 63% | $21,916 |
| 19 | University of Baltimore | 79% | 38% | $13,868 |
| 20 | Stevenson University | 79% | 68% | $26,505 |
| 21 | Towson University | 82% | 69% | $17,413 |
| 22 | Notre Dame of Maryland University | 82% | 50% | $19,169 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class. All Maryland colleges →
Who enrolls at McDaniel College
College Scorecard; IPEDS
McDaniel College admissions questions
What is the McDaniel College acceptance rate?
McDaniel College accepts 78% of applicants, most. For the Fall 2023 entering class, 3,223 of 3,856 applicants were admitted.
Does McDaniel College require the SAT or ACT?
McDaniel College does not consider SAT or ACT scores (test-blind), according to its federal admissions report for Fall 2023.
How many admitted students enroll at McDaniel College?
13% of admitted students enrolled in Fall 2023 (424 of 3,223).
Is McDaniel College getting harder to get into?
McDaniel College accepted 78% of applicants for Fall 2024, compared with 84% for Fall 2023.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS Admissions; years shown with each figure. “Colleges we cover” means colleges awarding bachelor's degrees to at least 100 undergraduates. Back to McDaniel College overview