McDaniel College

McDaniel College was founded in 1867 as Western Maryland College and was the first co-educational institution south of the Mason-Dixon line. With a campus and academic curriculum free of pretension, students have robust opportunities for social involvement, leadership, and academic exploration. Below are some fast facts to get to know us!

Location: We're just 45 minutes from Baltimore, MD, and 1.5 hours to Washington, DC. We also have a sister campus located in Budapest, Hungary. 

Student Body: Approximately 1,800 undergraduate students, with 51% identifying as female and 49% as male. About 40% of our students identify as a student of color and represent 32 states and Washington, DC, as well as a variety of countries. 85% of students live on campus.

Coursework: 33 majors and an additional 40 minors can be found. Between those offerings and our liberal arts and sciences courses (the McDaniel Plan), there's sure to be something for everyone. 

Faculty: Student-to-professor ratio is 12:1, and 96% of professors hold the highest degree in their field. 

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  Main Campus

  Westminster, Maryland, United States Campus Website

  0 - 5,000 on Campus

  <100,000 residents in Westminster

  Language(s) spoken on campus: English

  We are a private college of liberal arts and sciences offering a personalized undergraduate education delivered by expert faculty in small class sizes. We are located on a spectacular hilltop campus located near Baltimore, MD, and Washington, D.C. With over 60 programs of study and 80+ student organizations, there are plenty of ways to explore and get involved!