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McDaniel College (formerly Western Maryland University), founded in 1867, is a private, liberal arts college offering students a range of intellectual and practical experiences. Students learn to debate, defend, and articulate their ideas with clarity and to explore issues with a multicultural, global, and flexible perspective. Through academic, athletic, and social opportunities, students are encouraged to explore their potential and test their leadership skills. McDaniel''s 160-acre campus is located in Westminster, 35 miles northwest of Baltimore.

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Private
studentType
Coed
1,641
Undergraduates
724
Men - 44.1%
918
Women - 55.9%
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Entrance Difficulty
Not reported
Overall Admission Rate
78% of 4,765 applicants were admitted
Early Action Offered
Yes
Early Decision Offered
Yes
Regular Admission Deadline
February 1
Qualifications of Enrolled Freshmen
Average GPA
3.75
SAT Math
Not reported
SAT EBRW
Not reported
ACT Composite
Not reported
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Cost of Attendance
Not reported
Tuition and Fees
Not reported
Room and Board
Not reported
Average Percent of Need Met
86%
Average Freshman Award
$52,766
Average Indebtedness of 2024 Graduates
$34,027
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Academic Calendar System
4-1-4
General Education/Core Curriculum
Required for most or all students
Full-Time Faculty Teaching Undergraduates
134
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Westminster Population
18,712
Nearest Metropolitan Area
Baltimore/Washington DC
Freshman Housing Guarantee
College offers housing to students
Students in College Housing
80% of all students
Athletic Conferences
NCAA Division III
Sororities
50% of women participate
Fraternities
31% of men participate
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Ethnicity of Students from U.S.
American Indian/Alaskan Native
0.1%
Asian
2.4%
Black/African-American
22.6%
Hispanic/Latino
11.3%
Multi-race (not Hispanic/Latino)
7.9%
White
53.3%
Unknown
2.4%
International Students
0.7% from 19 countries
First-Year Students Returning
81.4%
Students Graduating Within 4 Years
47.4%
Graduates Offered Full-Time Employment Within 6 Months
Not reported
Graduates Pursuing Advanced Study Directly
Not reported
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