Character: McDaniel College is a private four-year college of the liberal arts and sciences founded in 1867 as Western Maryland College. In this close-knit community, you’ll find exceptional academic programs and professors who are attentive mentors.

Location: 30 miles northwest of Baltimore, 56 miles north of Washington, D.C. The College overlooks Westminster, Maryland, Carroll County's largest town and county seat.

Class Size: The average class size is 17 students; the student-faculty ratio is 12-1.

Students: 1,600 students from 31 states and 11 countries; 45 percent men, 55 percent women.

Faculty: 103 full-time professors; 95 percent hold the most advanced degrees in their disciplines. All courses and laboratories are taught by regular faculty members, not teaching assistants.

Honor Societies: One of only 240 U.S. colleges and universities with a Phi Beta Kappa chapter. Twenty other honor societies recognize accomplishments in academics and leadership.

Honors Program: Students with outstanding academic records and standardized-test scores are invited to apply for the Honors Program. Members take specially designed courses, participate in special activities, and may reside in common housing. More … 

Research Opportunities: Each year students and their professors collaborate on more than 200 research projects. Many of these students are published co-authors of professional papers before they receive their degrees.

Programs of Study: McDaniel College offers 60 programs of study, and students may design their own majors. Among the choices, seven are pre-professional programs including pre-law, pre-engineering, and pre-deaf education.

Off-campus Programs: The College offers countless opportunities for off-campus study both within the United States and overseas. Among them: our own campus in Budapest, Hungary. More about study abroad… 

Athletics: 12 men’s and 12 women’s teams compete in Division III of the NCAA and the Centennial Conference. More…

Financial Aid & Scholarships: 85 percent of students receive grants, scholarships, loans, or Work-Study employment. About 60 percent receive need-based awards, from $200 to full tuition, annually. About $17 million in scholarships goes to academically talented students. More…

Accreditation: McDaniel is accredited by the Commission on Higher Education of the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools. More…

Fun Facts: While you’re at McDaniel, it’s likely you’ll have a hand in consuming the more than 3,600 pizzas that disappear in the dining hall each semester. More…