McDaniel College
2 College Hill, Westminster, MD 21157
School Description
Provided by McDaniel CollegeMcDaniel College is a private, selective college of the liberal arts and sciences offering a life-changing education to undergraduate and graduate students. One of the first things you'll notice is the sense of community that defines McDaniel. Professors are first and foremost teachers and mentors: you'll see them cheering from the sidelines of a soccer match or chatting with students over lunch in the Pub.
Our mission is you-your education and your future. Students are the focus at McDaniel, and providing the ideal learning environment for you is our goal. Centered in the liberal arts and sciences, a McDaniel education teaches you to think and act critically, creatively, and humanely. Combined with leadership and knowledge in your field, these are the skills that you’ll need to surmount the challenges of your future.
Other life-changing opportunities: classes that average 17 students; more than 100 clubs, organizations, and athletics teams; and the opportunity to study at the only U.S. college campus in Budapest, Hungary.
Just wait until you see our campus in Maryland: a spectacular hilltop setting with a view of the Catoctin Mountains, yet close to the vast resources of the nation's capital in D.C. and the city of Baltimore.
We’re located 30 miles northwest of Baltimore and 56 miles north of Washington, D.C. Our beautiful and hilly 160-acre campus overlooks Westminster, Maryland, Carroll County's largest town and county seat.
As you’ll soon see, McDaniel is simply the way a college campus should look: stretches of lawn interrupted by walls and steps to sit on; impressive historic buildings, all of them renovated; an impressive library; terrific athletic facilities and playing fields; even a golf course.
McDaniel College
From Wikipedia, The Free EncyclopediaMcDaniel College is a four-year liberal arts college in Westminster, Maryland, located 30 miles (50 km) northwest of Baltimore. The college also has a satellite campus located in Budapest, Hungary. Until July of 2002, it was known as Western Maryland College. As of July 2002 the school has been McDaniel College in honor of an alumnus who gave a lifetime of service to the college. McDaniel College is accredited by the Commission on Higher Education of the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools. It also has special accreditations for its Chemistry, Social Work and Teacher Education programs. These accreditations are special and highly selective societies to gain membership in. McDaniel is also a member of the Phi Beta Kappa Honor society to which only 4.8% of United States colleges or universities belong.
McDaniel College is one of 40 colleges profiled in the book Colleges That Change Lives by Loren Pope. The book profiles schools that it claims are often overlooked, but have programs that are just as strong as the traditional Ivy League schools. Also, it explains the claim that these schools have a culture that fosters the students into adults better than many other institutions of higher education throughout the United States.
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History
The college was founded in 1867 as Western Maryland College, and was named for the Western Maryland Railroad because the college's first Board chairman, John Smith of Wakefield, was also the president of the railroad. (Neither the railroad nor the Methodist Protestant Church contributed funds to facilitate the establishment of the college. Some contributions, however, were received from Methodist Protestant laymen, including John Smith.) It had a voluntary fraternal affiliation with the Methodist Protestant (later United Methodist) Church from 1868 until 1974; the adjacent but separate institution, the Westminster Theological Seminary, was a principal site for training Methodist Protestant (later United Methodist) clergy in the Maryland region. The ties with the United Methodist Church were cut over a court case in which Western Maryland and other religiously affiliated schools in Maryland were being challenged over state funding received by the colleges because of their religious ties. The other schools retained their affiliations and won the case.
Quick Facts
- Location:
- Mid-Atlantic
- Setting:
- Small Town Setting
- Type:
- Private
- Size:
- Small (Under 2,000 Undergrad)
- Mascot:
- Green Terror
Students & Campus Life
- Undergraduate Enrollment:
- 1,742
- On Campus Housing:
- Available
- Full Time Students:
- 100%
- Athletic Programs:
- Available
Degree Programs at McDaniel College
Bachelor's Level Programs
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Arts & Humanities
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English Language and Literature
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English Language and Literature
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English Language and Literature
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Film and Theater
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Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts
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Foreign Languages
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French Language and Literature
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German Language and Literature
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Spanish Language and Literature
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French Language and Literature
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History
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History
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History
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Music
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General Music
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General Music
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Philosophy
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General Philosophy
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General Philosophy
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Religion/Religious Studies
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General Religion/Religious Studies
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General Religion/Religious Studies
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Visual Arts
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Art/Art Studies
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Art/Art Studies
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English Language and Literature
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Business
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General Business
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Business Administration and Management
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Business Administration and Management
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General Business
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Communication & Media
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Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
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Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
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Fitness, Recreation and Leisure Studies
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Physical Fitness
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Health and Physical Education
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Health and Physical Education
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Physical Fitness
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Interdisciplinary Studies
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Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies
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Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies
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Life Science
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Biology
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Biology/Biological Sciences
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Biology/Biological Sciences
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Biology
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Mathematics and Statistics
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General Mathematics
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General Mathematics
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Natural Sciences
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Chemistry
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General Chemistry
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General Chemistry
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Physics
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General Physics
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General Physics
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Chemistry
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Social Sciences
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International Relations and Affairs
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Other Political Science and Government
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Other Political Science and Government
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Psychology
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General Psychology
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General Psychology
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Sociology
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Sociology
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International Relations and Affairs
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Social Work
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General Social Work
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General Social Work
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Arts & Humanities
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General Studies
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Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
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Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
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General Studies
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Business
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Human Resources
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Human Resources Development
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Human Resources
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Education
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Education Administration
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General Education
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Curriculum and Instruction
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Curriculum and Instruction
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Special Needs Education
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Education/Teaching of Individuals with Hearing Impairments, Including Deafness
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Special Education and Teaching
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Student Counseling
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Student Counseling and Personnel Services
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Teacher Training
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Elementary Education and Teaching
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Reading Teacher Education
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Secondary Education
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Education Administration
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Physical Fitness
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Health and Physical Education
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Health and Physical Education
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Physical Fitness
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Security and Protective Service Careers
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Human Services
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| Percent of Students International: | 0% |
Housing
| On-Campus Housing Available: | Yes |
| Percent of Students Living On-Campus: | 53% |
| Freshman Students Required to Live on Campus: | Yes |
Athletics
| Member of: | NAA, NCAA |
| Sports Include: |
Football (Centennial Conference) Basketball (Centennial Conference) Baseball (Centennial Conference) Track (Centennial Conference) |
| Tuition & Fees (undergraduate) | Expenses | ||
Published Tuition and Fees: |
$ 26,010 | ||
Average Tuition for Full-Time Undergrads: |
$ 25,710 | ||
Required Fees for Full-Time Undergrads: |
$ 300 | ||
| Financial Aid | Avg. Amount Received | % of Students Receiving Aid | |
Federal Grants: |
$ 3,478 | 18% | |
State and Local Grants: |
$ 2,897 | 27% | |
Institutional Grants: |
$ 11,195 | 93% | |
Student Loans: |
$ 3,795 | 61% | |
Any Aid: |
97% |
Selectivity (Undergraduate Only)
| Acceptance Rate: | 79% (Selective) |
| Test Scores | |
| SAT Scores: | |
| % of Students Submitting SAT Scores: | 96% |
| Bottom 25th Percentile: | Verbal: 490, Math: 500 |
| Top 75th Percentile: | Verbal: 550, Math: 560 |
Application Requirements (Undergraduate Only)
| Application Fee: | $ 50.00 |
| Formal Demonstration of Competencies: | Not Required |
| High School Diploma or Equivalent: | Recommended |
| High School GPA: | Required |
| High School Rank: | Recommended |
| High School Record: | Required |
| Recommendations: | Recommended |
| TOEFL: | Required |
| Test Scores: | Required |
College Advice |
Question: What is McDaniel College like?9 months ago
Best AnswerWell I actually am a freshman here now and play a sport. Its a very nice school with a lot of help from professors who are understanding about a lot. You really have a close knit of friends and when you go out to parties you are farmiliar with a good amount of people but always meet someone new every weekend. It has a strong sense of high school, but on a bigger level, more mature, college atmosphere. The only downside to it is the price tag and whether or not you are fine with the same people all 4 years because it is a little small. |
Question: Going to college around the Baltimore area. How safe is it?McDaniel College to be exact. Is it safe to be so close to Baltimore? (Like 30min.) I just want to know if it's worse than the average city or not.20 months ago
Best AnswerI grew up in Baltimore, and know the area very well. McDaniel is very far removed from the city, and you have NOTHING to worry about as far as crime goes. It's out in the country-side, and as far as urban crime runs, McDaniel sees very little of it. As always, be cautious on any college campus! But don't be afraid of B-more, go explore it! You're gonna love it! |
Question: Mcdaniel College?Has anyone ever heard of Mcdaniel College? If so, what do you know about it and what kind of area is it in? Tell me anything you can! Thank you!29 months ago
Best AnswerWell, I grew up in Carroll County, MD. Not in Westminster itself (home of McDaniel), but I spent a few weeks on campus over a few summers and have visited the area a few times. Westminster is a small town sort of place. Nothing overly exciting, but some nice coffee shops and such. I don't remember much being within walking distance of the University, but there are things to do not too far away. If you are looking for a club scene or night life, if it isn't a campus event, the pickings will probably be slim. Baltimore and even Washington DC are not too far away, but you will need a car to get there. It's immediate surroundings are in a relatively quiet and safe area. |
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Welcome to McDaniel College: President Joan Develin Coley
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