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$52,081
per year
In-State Tuition
82%
Acceptance Rate
63%
Graduation Rate
76%
Retention Rate
McDaniel College is an educational institution in Westminster, MD. Check program requirements, costs and credit policies with the institution.
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19 of 19 CLEP exams accepted
Conditions McDaniel College places on CLEP credit
McDaniel grants enrolling students credit in liberal-arts subjects through CLEP subject exams meeting ACE minimum scores. The listed exam awards are reported in McDaniel’s College Board policy, which does not show an effective catalog year. Confirm placement and how each exam applies to your program with the Registrar before testing.
Business & Finance
Healthcare & Medicine
Technology & Computer Science
Major: Computer & Information Sciences
Broad degrees built to transfer into a bachelor’s program rather than lead to one specific career. They’re a common starting point at community colleges — you pick your major after you transfer.
Multi- and interdisciplinary programs that do not fall under a more specific code. NCES CIP 30.9999 "Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other".
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Sports
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Men’s teams
11
Women’s teams
Team Sports(8)
Football
Basketball
Baseball
Softball
Soccer
Volleyball
Lacrosse
Field Hockey
Individual Sports(5)
Tennis
Golf
Track and Field (Indoor)
Track and Field (Outdoor)
Cross Country
Combat Sports(1)
Wrestling
Application Requirements
Historical data for first-time undergraduate applicants seeking a degree or certificate; requirements may have changed. This does not specify a number of recommendation letters.
Confirm current admission requirements with the school, including any program or transfer requirements.
In-State Students
McDaniel considers first-year applicants for merit scholarships by GPA band: $28,000-$33,000 a year living on campus or $18,000-$22,000 commuting; other factors also count.
McDaniel Merit Scholarship (3.90+ GPA, living on campus)
Competitive$33,000 per year
No published minimums; chosen from applicants.
Renewable: Awarded for 8 semesters or completion of the bachelor's degree; full-time enrollment (12 credits)
Considered automatically with the application for admission; no separate form. Award letter arrives with the admission decision.
Published high school GPA band 3.90+, using the GPA on your transcript. Awards also weigh leadership, involvement, character and writing. Only one McDaniel Merit or Legacy Scholarship can be held.
McDaniel Merit Scholarship (3.90+ GPA, commuting)
Competitive$22,000 per year
No published minimums; chosen from applicants.
Renewable: Awarded for 8 semesters or completion of the bachelor's degree; full-time enrollment (12 credits)
Considered automatically with the application for admission; no separate form. Award letter arrives with the admission decision.
Published high school GPA band 3.90+, using the GPA on your transcript. Awards also weigh leadership, involvement, character and writing. Only one McDaniel Merit or Legacy Scholarship can be held.
McDaniel Merit Scholarship (3.50-3.89 GPA, living on campus)
Competitive$30,000 per year
No published minimums; chosen from applicants.
Renewable: Awarded for 8 semesters or completion of the bachelor's degree; full-time enrollment (12 credits)
Considered automatically with the application for admission; no separate form. Award letter arrives with the admission decision.
Published high school GPA band 3.50-3.89, using the GPA on your transcript. Awards also weigh leadership, involvement, character and writing. Only one McDaniel Merit or Legacy Scholarship can be held.
McDaniel Merit Scholarship (3.50-3.89 GPA, commuting)
Competitive$20,000 per year
No published minimums; chosen from applicants.
Renewable: Awarded for 8 semesters or completion of the bachelor's degree; full-time enrollment (12 credits)
Considered automatically with the application for admission; no separate form. Award letter arrives with the admission decision.
Published high school GPA band 3.50-3.89, using the GPA on your transcript. Awards also weigh leadership, involvement, character and writing. Only one McDaniel Merit or Legacy Scholarship can be held.
Students: add profile GPA and scores to check.
Requirements change yearly; colleges may recalculate GPAs. Confirm requirements and deadlines with the college.
College scholarship pageChecked Oct 30, 2026
From the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard, most recent reporting cohort.
Net Price(family income < $30K)
$12,210
Per year, after grants & scholarships
Median Earnings
$60,663
10 years after entry, working full-time
Median Debt at Graduation
$25,000
Among completers who borrowed
Verified on Oct 2026
Conditions McDaniel College places on CLEP credit
McDaniel grants enrolling students credit in liberal-arts subjects through CLEP subject exams meeting ACE minimum scores. The listed exam awards are reported in McDaniel’s College Board policy, which does not show an effective catalog year. Confirm placement and how each exam applies to your program with the Registrar before testing.
⚠️ Partial acceptance — not all exams listed below may be accepted. Verify each with the registrar before planning your CLEP strategy.
| Exam | Credits | Min Score | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
CLEP American Government Political Science | 4 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP American Literature Literature & Humanities | 4 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP Analyzing and Interpreting Literature Literature & Humanities | 4 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP Biology Biology & Science | 4 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP Calculus Mathematics | 4 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP College Algebra Mathematics | 4 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP College Composition English & Writing | 4 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP College Composition Modular English & Writing | 4 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP College Mathematics Mathematics | 4 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP English Literature Literature & Humanities | 4 | 50 | Accepted |
Type
Private University
Location
Westminster, Maryland
Carroll County
Control
Private
Programs Listed
38 career paths
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