McDaniel College

www.mcdaniel.edu

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition

$48,672

4% growth from 2022

2023 Average Net Price

$23,088

After Financial Aid

2021 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2023 Acceptance Rate

83.6%

3,856 Applicants

2023 Enrolled Students

2,882

79.5% Full-Time

About

McDaniel College is a higher education institution located in Carroll County, MD. In 2023, the most popular Postbaccalaureate Certificate concentrations at McDaniel College were General Educational Leadership & Administration (134 degrees awarded), Multicultural Education (18 degrees), and Education of the Gifted & Talented (6 degrees).

In 2023, 872 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at McDaniel College. 66.5% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 33.5% awarded men. N/A

The median undergraduate tuition at McDaniel College is $48,672, which is $19,392 more than the national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($29,280).

In 2021 the default rate for borrower's at McDaniel College was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 534 total borrowers.

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Costs

In 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at McDaniel College is $48,672, which is $19,392 more than the national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($29,280).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $23,088.

In 2023, 97% of undergraduate students attending McDaniel College received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 61% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

In 2023, the cost of tuition at McDaniel College was $48,672. The cost of tuition at McDaniel College is $19,392 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($29,280).

This chart compares the tuition costs of McDaniel College (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$23,088

2023 Value

2.72%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 McDaniel College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $23,088. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of McDaniel College grew by 2.72%.

This chart compares the average net price of McDaniel College (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$10,607

Room and Board

$1,330

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at McDaniel College was of $10,607 in 2023. The cost of room and board increased by 1.89% between 2022 and 2023.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,330. The cost of books and supplies increased by 2.31% during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at McDaniel College (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

97%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

61%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

97% of undergraduate students at McDaniel College received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a decline of 1.02% with respect to 2022, when 98% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at McDaniel College (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

2021 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2021 the default rate for borrower's at McDaniel College was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 534 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Admissions

McDaniel College received 3,856 undergraduate applications in 2023, which represents a 10.6% annual growth. Out of those 3,856 applicants, 3,223 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 83.6% acceptance rate.

There were 2,882 students enrolled at McDaniel College in 2023. 82% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

McDaniel College has an overall enrollment yield of 13.2%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

83.6%

Acceptance Rate in 2023

3,223

Accepted Out of 3,856

In 2023, the undergraduate acceptance rate of McDaniel College was 83.6% (3,223 admissions from 3,856 applications). This is higher than the acceptance rate of 2022, which was 82%. Between 2022 and 2023, the number of applicants declined by 10.6%, while admissions declined by 8.88%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of McDaniel College (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

82%

Submission Percentage (2018)

342

Scores Submitted (2018)

82% of enrolled first-time students at McDaniel College in 2018 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

The following chart shows the average SAT scores for the 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile of applicants for each section of the test that they are evaluated on.

Enrollment

McDaniel College had a total enrollment of 2,882 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at McDaniel College is 2,290 students and the part-time enrollment is 592. This means that 79.5% of students enrolled at McDaniel College are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at McDaniel College, both undergraduate and graduate, is 57.5% White, 17.6% Black or African American, 8.26% Hispanic or Latino, 4.3% Two or More Races, 1.94% Asian, 0.104% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0694% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at McDaniel College in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (30.5%), followed by White Male (23.6%) and Black or African American Female (14.6%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (42.1%), followed by White Male (9.56%) and Black or African American Female (8.62%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

79.5%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at McDaniel College in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 2,882 students. The full-time enrollment at McDaniel College is 2,290 and the part-time enrollment is 592. This means that 79.5% of students enrolled at McDaniel College are enrolled full-time compared with 78.8% at similar Baccalaureate Colleges.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at McDaniel College (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

79%

2023 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at McDaniel College was 79%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Baccalaureate Colleges (74%), McDaniel College had a retention rate higher than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at McDaniel College (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
1,656 enrolled students
Black or African American
506 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
238 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at McDaniel College is 57.5% White, 17.6% Black or African American, 8.26% Hispanic or Latino, 4.3% Two or More Races, 1.94% Asian, 0.104% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0694% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Baccalaureate Colleges is 53.2% White, 14.1% Hispanic or Latino, and 12.9% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 76 students (2.64%) did not report their race.

Graduates

The most common Postbaccalaureate Certificate concentration at McDaniel College is General Educational Leadership & Administration (134 degrees awarded), followed by Multicultural Education (18 degrees) and Education of the Gifted & Talented (6 degrees).

In 2023, the most specialized majors across all degree types at McDaniel College, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Education (407 degrees awarded), Natural Resources & Conservation (22 degrees), and Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (40 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Elementary & middle school teachers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at McDaniel College are Elementary & middle school teachers (1,529,482 people), Secondary school teachers (534,613 people), Education administrators (278,403 people), Special education teachers (205,401 people), and Preschool & kindergarten teachers (183,942 people).

The most specialized majors at McDaniel College in 2023 are Education (407 degrees awarded), Natural Resources & Conservation (22 degrees), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (40 degrees), History (16 degrees), and Philosophy and Religious Studies (6 degrees) (as of 2023).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at McDaniel College are Surgeons, Diagnostic medical sonographers, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Magnetic resonance imaging technologists, and Securities, commodities, & financial services sales agents

The most specialized majors at McDaniel College are Education (407 degrees awarded), Natural Resources & Conservation (22 degrees), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (40 degrees), History (16 degrees), and Philosophy and Religious Studies (6 degrees) (as of 2023).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at McDaniel College are Elementary & secondary schools (2,842,788 people), uninformed (356,381 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (341,173 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (197,280 people), and Legal services (123,466 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by McDaniel College.

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Most Common (2023)

N/A degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common N/A concentration at McDaniel College was N/A with N/A degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from N/A programs at McDaniel College according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

292

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

580

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 292 degrees were awarded to men at McDaniel College, which is 0.503 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (580).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at McDaniel College by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 39 degrees were awarded to men at McDaniel College in General Educational Leadership & Administration, which is 0.39 times less than the 100 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 100 degrees were awarded to men at McDaniel College in General Educational Leadership & Administration, which is 2.56 times more than the 39 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

56%

100% Completion Time

65%

150% Completion Time

In 2023, 56% of students graduating from McDaniel College completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 65% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 65% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Baccalaureate Colleges Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

American Indian or Alaska Native Female

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at McDaniel College is Female and American Indian or Alaska Native (100% graduation rate). Across all Baccalaureate Colleges, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (74.3%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 1.05% of graduates (3 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

White Female
364 degrees awarded
White Male
187 degrees awarded
Black or African American Female
86 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at McDaniel College is white female (364 degrees awarded). There were 1.95 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (187 degrees).

Operations

N/A N/A Most academics at McDaniel College are Female Lecturer (25), Male Associate professor (18), and Male Professor (17).

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2023)

Female Lecturer
Male Associate professor
Male Professor

In 2023, the most common demographic for instructional staff at McDaniel College was Female Lecturer with 25 employees, Male Associate professor with 18 employees, and Male Professor with 17 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at McDaniel College.

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