McDaniel is located in a small suburb, in Westminster, Maryland. The school is a private, not-for-profit institution. Degree levels at McDaniel top out at the Master's degree.
Students at the school often study education and teaching and nutrition and exercise therapy.
The admissions department at McDaniel does not accept all those who apply. Most students' verbal SAT scores were in the range of 490 to 550 in 2005. A quarter of students admitted in 2005 scored 560 or higher on the math SAT. It's not unusual for students to find their classmates include those from other parts of the country.
The school's tenure system is geared toward rewarding and keeping the most valuable professors.
McDaniel offers classes to 3,524 students (2,463 full-time equivalent).
The school serves primarily full-time students. Many students live in housing on or near campus. The school does offer meal plans to students. Students sports include formal participation in Centennial Conference competitions.
More complete details are provided below.
McDaniel College
2 College Hill
Westminster, MD 21157
General Phone: (410) 848-7000
Admissions Phone: (800) 638-5005
Financial Aid Phone: (410) 857-2233
http://www.mcdaniel.edu
McDaniel awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Education And Teaching | 347 | curriculum and instruction, special ed, student counseling, reading teaching, education of hearing impaired, school librarian, educational administration, secondary teaching, ... |
| Liberal Arts | 150 | sociology, interdisciplinary studies, political science and government, English, history, liberal arts and humanities, French language, Spanish language, ... |
| Business And Management | 54 | business management, human resources development |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 51 | health and physical education |
| Therapy And Counseling | 34 | psychology |
| Science | 33 | biology, physics, chemistry |
| Media | 27 | communication studies |
| Family And Social Work | 22 | social work, human services |
| Art Studies | 11 | art studies |
| Mathematics | 8 | mathematics |
| Music | 6 | music |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 5 | drama |
| Religion And Philosophy | 3 | philosophy, religion |
Number of programs and degrees for McDaniel in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Master's degree | 399 | 14 |
| Bachelor's degree | 352 | 22 |
In 2005, McDaniel had a total enrollment of 3,524 students (2,463 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 45% |
| Women | 55% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 40% |
| Graduate | 60% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 78% |
| Black | 8% |
| Hispanic | 1% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Other Races | 10% |
| (Foreign Students) | 1% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Maryland | 64% |
| Pennsylvania | 10% |
| New Jersey | 7% |
| Massachusetts | 3% |
| Delaware | 3% |
| New York | 2% |
| Virginia | 2% |
| Connecticut | 2% |
| Florida | 1% |
| Maine | 1% |
| District of Columbia | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 83 % |
McDaniel offers campus housing for 1,296 of its 2,463 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Westminster, Maryland for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Maryland Colleges).
The school offers students a meal plan with 14 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 2,256 | 1,782 | 79% | 449 | 25% |
| Men | 1,139 | 865 | 76% | 203 | 23% |
| Women | 1,117 | 917 | 82% | 246 | 27% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 490 | 550 |
| SAT Math | 500 | 560 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | recommended |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | recommended |
| Recommendations | recommended |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 96% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
Admissions Phone Number: (800) 638-5005
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 26,010 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 26,010 |
| Room and board | $ 5,600 |
| Room charge | $ 3,000 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 2,600 |
| Books and supplies | $ 900 |
| Other expenses | $ 1,070 |
Financial Aid:
McDaniel participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 210900)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (410) 857-2233
McDaniel has a tenure system for faculty.
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 1 | * | 0 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 1 | * | 0 | * |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 24 | $76,290 | 11 | $69,328 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 17 | $56,429 | 14 | $58,405 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 11 | $48,228 | 19 | $47,760 |
| Instructor | academic year | 0 | * | 1 | * |
| Lecturer | academic year | 14 | $36,939 | 16 | $30,473 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 66 | $58,150 | 61 | $49,517 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences (2005):
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Football | Centennial Conference |
| Basketball | Centennial Conference |
| Baseball | Centennial Conference |
| Track | Centennial Conference |
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Business Administration and Management, General
Human Resources Development
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Curriculum and Instruction
Education/Teaching Individuals - Hearing Impairments
Educational Leadership and Administration, General
Elementary Education and Teaching
Reading Teacher Education
School Librarian/School Library Media Specialist
Secondary Education and Teaching
Special Education and Teaching, General
Student Counseling and Personnel Services, Other
Teacher Education/Profess Development, Levels & Methods, Other
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Human Services, General
Social Work
LIBERAL ARTS
English Language and Literature, General
French Language and Literature
German Language and Literature
History, General
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Political Science and Government, Other
Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MEDIA
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Health and Physical Education, General
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Philosophy
Religion/Religious Studies
SCIENCE
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
Physics, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets McDaniel Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in education and teaching (vs. all colleges) | Top 5% | ![]() ![]() |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in nutrition and exercise therapy (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | ![]() |
| Female % of student body (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 15% | ![]() |
| % of students from other states (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | ![]() |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 20% | ![]() |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits
Offers credit for life experience
Grants credits for AP courses
Offers distance learning
Career counseling
Career placement services
Remedial classes for students
Option to study abroad
Offers campus housing
Offers part-time study
On-campus library
Offers campus housing
Offers a board (meal) plan
Tenure system for quality teaching
Has ROTC (army)
NCAA athletic conference member
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