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McDaniel College is a private, four-year, liberal arts college located in Westminster, Maryland, United States. It was originally founded in 1867 as Western Maryland College. The main campus spreadx across an area of over 150 acres. McDaniel College also operates a satellite campus in Budapest, Hungary. The college offers a wide variety of degrees and programs in diverse areas of study.
McDaniel College boasts an active student life. Their official mascot is known as the Green Terror. The campus is home to a wide variety of clubs and organizations based on the varied interests of the students. Some of the popular organizations the Allied Health Club, Maryland State Teachers Association, and Pom Dance Team.
McDaniel is located in a small suburb, in Westminster, MD. 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 500 to 620 in 2007-2008. A quarter of students admitted in 2007-2008 scored 610 or higher on the math SAT.
The school's tenure system is geared toward rewarding and keeping the most valuable professors.
The school offers classes to 3,637 students (2,909 full-time equivalent).
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
http://www.mcdaniel.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Education and Teaching | 336 | curriculum and instruction, student counseling, reading teaching, educational administration, education of hearing impaired, school librarian, secondary teaching, special ed, ... |
| Liberal Arts | 131 | interdisciplinary studies, English, political science and government, sociology, history, liberal arts and humanities, Spanish language, economics, ... |
| Nutrition and Exercise Therapy | 59 | health and physical education |
| Therapy and Counseling | 49 | psychology |
| Business and Management | 43 | business management, human resources development |
| Media | 32 | communication studies |
| Science | 25 | biology, physics, chemistry |
| Art Studies | 19 | art studies |
| Family and Social Work | 16 | social work, human services |
| Fine Arts | 7 | art history and criticism |
| Religion and Philosophy | 7 | philosophy, religion |
| Conservation and Resource Management | 6 | environmental studies |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 5 | computer and info science |
| Music | 5 | music |
| Drama and Performing Arts | 4 | drama |
| Mathematics | 3 | mathematics |
| Medicine | 0 | gerontology |
Number of programs and degrees for McDaniel in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Master's degree | 391 | 14 |
| Bachelor's degree | 356 | 25 |
| Postbaccalaureate certificate | 0 | 1 |
In 2007-2008, McDaniel had a total enrollment of 3,637 students (2,909 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 48% |
| Women | 52% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 42% |
| Graduate | 58% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 78% |
| Black | 8% |
| Hispanic | 2% |
| Asian | 2% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 10% |
| (Foreign Students) | 0% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 0% |
| 18-19 | 21% |
| 20-21 | 19% |
| 22-24 | 11% |
| 25-29 | 19% |
| 30-34 | 8% |
| 35-39 | 7% |
| 40-49 | 9% |
| 50-64 | 5% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 84 % |
| Part-Time | 33 % |
McDaniel offers campus housing for 1,316 of its 2,909 (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 16 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 2,652 | 2,050 | 77% | 421 | 21% |
| Men | 1,299 | 952 | 73% | 201 | 21% |
| Women | 1,353 | 1,098 | 81% | 220 | 20% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 500 | 620 |
| SAT Math | 510 | 610 |
| ACT Composite | 21 | 26 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | recommended |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | required |
| Recommendations | required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 90% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 23% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 30,780 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 30,780 |
| Room and board | $ 6,150 |
| Room charge | $ 3,300 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 2,850 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,200 |
| Other expenses | $ 1,500 |
Financial Aid:
McDaniel participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 210900)
McDaniel has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 36 | 28 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 14 | 21 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 15 | 21 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| 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 (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 19 | $90,256 | 10 | $82,677 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 17 | $68,257 | 18 | $68,217 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 13 | $57,592 | 21 | $55,850 |
| Lecturer | academic year | 15 | $31,655 | 21 | $30,788 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 64 | $64,043 | 70 | $55,344 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| 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
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer and Information Sciences, General
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Environmental Studies
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
FINE ARTS
Art History, Criticism and Conservation
LIBERAL ARTS
Economics, General
English Language and Literature, General
French 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% | |
| Female % of student body (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 17% | |
| % of degrees in nutrition and exercise therapy (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
| 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 Student employment services Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad 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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