McDaniel College

www.mcdaniel.edu/

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2021 Undergraduate Tuition

$46,336

1% growth from 2020

2021 Average Net Price

$22,161

After Financial Aid

2019 Student Loan

Default Rate

2021 Acceptance Rate

86.7%

4,391 Applicants

2021 Enrolled Students

3,053

75.2% Full-Time

2021 Graduation Rate

65%

279 Graduates

About

McDaniel College is a higher education institution located in Carroll County, MD. In 2021, the most popular Postbaccalaureate Certificate concentrations at McDaniel College were General Educational Leadership & Administration (108 degrees awarded), Multicultural Education (71 degrees), and Educational, Instructional, & Curriculum Supervision (6 degrees).

In 2021, 908 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at McDaniel College. 67.4% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 32.6% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (606 degrees), 4.85 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (125 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at McDaniel College is $46,336, which is $17,831 more than the national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($28,505).

Baccalaureate Colleges: Arts & Sciences Focus Baccalaureate Colleges

Costs

In 2021, the median undergraduate tuition at McDaniel College is $46,336, which is $17,831 more than the national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($28,505).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $22,161.

In 2021, 99% of undergraduate students attending McDaniel College received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 63% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$46,336

2021 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2021, the cost of tuition at McDaniel College was $46,336. The cost of tuition at McDaniel College is $17,831 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($28,505).

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

Average Net Price

$22,161

2021 Value

7.33%

1 Year Growth

In 2021 McDaniel College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $22,161. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of McDaniel College grew by 7.33%.

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

$10,150

Room and Board

$1,300

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at McDaniel College was of $10,150 in 2021. The cost of room and board increased by 8.14% between 2020 and 2021.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,300. The cost of books and supplies increased by 8.33% 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

99%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

63%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

99% of undergraduate students at McDaniel College received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a decline of 1% with respect to 2020, when 100% 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.

2019 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at McDaniel College was 1%, which represents 5 out of the 500 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 4,391 undergraduate applications in 2021, which represents a 4.37% annual growth. Out of those 4,391 applicants, 3,806 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 86.7% acceptance rate.

There were 3,053 students enrolled at McDaniel College in 2021.

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

Acceptance Rate

86.7%

Acceptance Rate in 2021

3,806

Accepted Out of 4,391

In 2021, the undergraduate acceptance rate of McDaniel College was 86.7% (3,806 admissions from 4,391 applications). This is higher than the acceptance rate of 2020, which was 81.1%. Between 2020 and 2021, the number of applicants grew by 4.37%, while admissions grew by 11.5%..

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.

Enrollment

McDaniel College had a total enrollment of 3,053 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at McDaniel College is 2,297 students and the part-time enrollment is 756. This means that 75.2% of students enrolled at McDaniel College are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at McDaniel College, both undergraduate and graduate, is 58.5% White, 19.3% Black or African American, 8.06% Hispanic or Latino, 3.67% Asian, 2.69% Two or More Races, 0.197% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0328% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at McDaniel College in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (30.4%), followed by White Male (24.7%) and Black or African American Female (14.7%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (47.4%), followed by White Male (10.9%) and Black or African American Female (9.8%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

75.2%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at McDaniel College in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 3,053 students. The full-time enrollment at McDaniel College is 2,297 and the part-time enrollment is 756. This means that 75.2% of students enrolled at McDaniel College are enrolled full-time compared with 79.9% 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

72%

2021 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 72%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Baccalaureate Colleges (72%), McDaniel College had a retention rate approximately the same as 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 (2021)

White
1,786 enrolled students
Black or African American
590 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
246 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at McDaniel College is 58.5% White, 19.3% Black or African American, 8.06% Hispanic or Latino, 3.67% Asian, 2.69% Two or More Races, 0.197% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0328% 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 55% White, 13.5% Black or African American, and 13.4% Hispanic or Latino.

Graduates

In 2021, 316 more women than men received degrees from McDaniel College. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at McDaniel College is white (606 degrees awarded). There were 4.85 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (125 degrees).

The most common Postbaccalaureate Certificate concentration at McDaniel College is General Educational Leadership & Administration (108 degrees awarded), followed by Multicultural Education (71 degrees) and Educational, Instructional, & Curriculum Supervision (6 degrees).

In 2021, 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. (424 degrees awarded), PHILOSOPHY AND RELIGIOUS STUDIES. (16 degrees), and Natural Resources & Conservation (18 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 (1,619,059 people), Secondary school teachers (415,390 people), Education administrators (252,317 people), Special education teachers (169,690 people), and Preschool & kindergarten teachers (148,745 people).

The most specialized majors at McDaniel College in 2021 are EDUCATION. (424 degrees awarded), PHILOSOPHY AND RELIGIOUS STUDIES. (16 degrees), Natural Resources & Conservation (18 degrees), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (38 degrees), and Cultural & Gender Studies (8 degrees) (as of 2021).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Media and communication workers, all other

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 Media and communication workers, all other, Surgeons, Securities, commodities, & financial services sales agents, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, and Aerospace engineers

The most specialized majors at McDaniel College are EDUCATION. (424 degrees awarded), PHILOSOPHY AND RELIGIOUS STUDIES. (16 degrees), Natural Resources & Conservation (18 degrees), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (38 degrees), and Cultural & Gender Studies (8 degrees) (as of 2021).

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 (2,700,945 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (275,321 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (165,902 people), Child day care services (94,739 people), and Construction (80,411 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.

Most Common (2021)

General Business Administration & Management
68 degree-majors awarded
General Psychology
43 degree-majors awarded
General Health & Physical Education
38 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common bachelors degree concentration at McDaniel College was General Business Administration & Management with 68 degrees awarded.

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

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

296

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

612

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 296 degrees were awarded to men at McDaniel College, which is 0.484 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (612).

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

Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 50 degrees were awarded to men at McDaniel College in General Business Administration & Management, which is 2.78 times more than the 18 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 92 degrees were awarded to men at McDaniel College in General Educational Leadership & Administration, which is 4.6 times more than the 20 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

60%

100% Completion Time

69%

150% Completion Time

In 2021, 60% of students graduating from McDaniel College completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 69% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 69% 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.

Hispanic or Latino Female

Highest Graduation Rate (80%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2021 at McDaniel College is Female and Hispanic or Latino (80% graduation rate). Across all Baccalaureate Colleges, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (72.9%).

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.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
606 degrees awarded
Black or African American
125 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
49 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at McDaniel College is white (606 degrees awarded). There were 4.85 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (125 degrees).

9.47% of degree recipients (86 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

White Female
410 degrees awarded
White Male
196 degrees awarded
Black or African American Female
77 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at McDaniel College is white female (410 degrees awarded). There were 2.09 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (196 degrees).

Operations

McDaniel College has an endowment valued at nearly $171M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 50.6M (29.6%) compared to the 17.4% average return (9.13M on 52.4M) across all Baccalaureate Colleges.

In 2021, McDaniel College had a total salary expenditure of 65.4M. McDaniel College employs 39 Lecturers, 34 Associate professors and 32 Professors. Most academics at McDaniel College are Female Lecturer (28), Male Associate professor (21), and Female Professor (17).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at McDaniel College are: Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media, with 61 employees, Office and Administrative Support, with 47 employees, and Management with 45 employees.

Endowment

$171M

2021 Endowment

33.6%

growth from 2020

McDaniel College has an endowment valued at about $171M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The endowment of McDaniel College grew 33.6% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $118M higher than than the median endowment of Baccalaureate Colleges according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at McDaniel College (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Baccalaureate Colleges: Arts & Sciences Focus Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$24.6M

2021 Salaries

0.526%

growth from 2020

In 2021, McDaniel College paid a median of $24.6M in salaries, which represents 37.7% of their overall expenditure ($65.4M) and a 0.526% growth from the previous year.

The median for similar Baccalaureate Colleges is 15.1M (38.9% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$8.51M

Instructional Salaries

128

Number of Employees

In 2021, McDaniel College paid a total of $8.51M to 128 employees working as instructors, which represents 34.5% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $4.92M (32.5%) for similar Baccalaureate Colleges.

Occupations by Share

Lecturer

Most Common Instructor

39 Employees

Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

61 Employees

In 2021, the most common positions for instructional staff at McDaniel College were Lecturer with 39 employees, Associate professor with 34 employees, and Professor with 32 employees.

In 2021, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at McDaniel College were Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 61 employees, Office and Administrative Support with 47 employees, and Management with 45 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2021)

Female Lecturer
Male Associate professor
Female Professor

In 2021, the most common demographic for instructional staff at McDaniel College was Female Lecturer with 28 employees, Male Associate professor with 21 employees, and Female Professor with 17 employees.

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