# McDaniel College

Private nonprofit college in Westminster, MD. IPEDS ID 164270.
Source page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/mcdaniel-college · Data: https://educationguide.com/data/colleges/mcdaniel-college.json · Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score

## Key numbers
- Acceptance rate: 78% (Fall 2024, College Scorecard)
- Average net price after grants: $21,916 per year (AcadYr 2023-24, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25)
- Graduation rate (6 years): 63%; beats 46% of MD colleges and 66% nationwide
- Median earnings 10 years after starting: $60,663; beats 40% of MD colleges and 71% nationwide
- Median debt at graduation: $15,000

## Net price by family income (per year, after grants)
| Family income | Net price |
|---|---|
| 0-30k | $12,210 |
| 30-48k | $17,261 |
| 48-75k | $19,796 |
| 75-110k | $21,408 |
| 110k+ | $30,694 |

Average after grants for first-time, full-time students receiving federal aid. Negative values mean grants exceed cost.

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
Graduates took 4.15 years on average (56% finished in 4 years; Fall 2017 entrants, IPEDS). Earnings gain = $60,663 (median earnings of former students 10 years after starting college (College Scorecard)) minus $36,731 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in MD (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $12,210 | $50,672 | 2.1 years |
| 30-48k | $17,261 | $71,633 | 3.0 years |
| 48-75k | $19,796 | $82,153 | 3.4 years |
| 75-110k | $21,408 | $88,843 | 3.7 years |
| 110k+ | $30,694 | $127,380 | 5.3 years |

Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score#value

## Sticker price
- Cost of attendance: $65,294
- Tuition and fees: $52,081
- Housing and meals: $12,594; books: $1,450

## Admissions
- SAT reading & writing: not reported; SAT math: not reported; ACT: not reported (25th–75th percentile, Fall 2024)
- Fall 2023: 3,856 applicants, 3,223 admitted, 424 enrolled; test scores not considered
- Fall 2024: acceptance 78%, ACT not reported (College Scorecard)
- Fall 2023: acceptance 84%, ACT not reported (IPEDS Admissions)

## Majors (37 bachelor's majors)
| Major | Earnings 1 yr | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accounting | $65,941 | $93,347 | $24,210 |
| Business Administration | $59,048 | $78,830 | $25,000 |
| Communications | $32,402 | $65,411 | $25,000 |
| Psychology | not reported | $60,264 | $25,662 |
| Sociology | $37,728 | $55,851 | $25,000 |
| Biology | $33,241 | $51,307 | $21,375 |
| Kinesiology / Exercise Science | $38,122 | $50,185 | $25,697 |
| Social Work | not reported | $47,607 | $25,000 |
| Environmental Science / Conservation | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Area Studies | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Publishing | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Computer and Information Sciences | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Education (Elementary / Secondary) | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| German | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Spanish / French / Romance Languages | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| American Sign Language | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| English | $35,793 | not reported | $22,250 |
| Biochemistry | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Mathematics | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Applied Mathematics | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Philosophy | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Religious Studies | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Chemistry | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Physics | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Criminal Justice | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Economics | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Political Science | not reported | not reported | $25,362 |
| Theatre | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Film and Photography | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Studio Art | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Music | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| International Business | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Management Science / Analytics | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Marketing | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| History | not reported | not reported | not reported |

## Major to career
- Business Administration → Management analyst: median wage $117,750 (Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD), $121,680 (MD), $101,860 (U.S.)
- Communications → Public relations specialist: median wage $77,570 (Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD), $79,560 (MD), $74,750 (U.S.)

## Sources and years
- Net price: AcadYr 2023-24, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25; cost of attendance: AcadYr 2023-24, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25; tuition: AcadYr 2024-25, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25
- Graduation: Fall 2018 or AcadYr 2018-19 cohort (differs by institutional calendar), reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25; earnings: Treasury AY2009-10, AY2010-11 pooled cohort measured in CY2020, CY2021, inflation adjusted to 2022 dollars; debt: NSLDS FY2020, FY2021 pooled cohorts
- Major earnings (4 yr): Treasury AY2017-2018, AY2018-2019 pooled earnings cohort measured in CY2022, CY2023, inflation adjusted to 2024 dollars

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