Welcome to the Hill, Class of 2030!

Nearly 500 first-year and transfer students became part of the McDaniel College community during move-in and orientation events for the Class of 2030.

Bell Ringing for the Class of 2030 — McDaniel College's Class of 2030 “ring in” at Old Main bell in Memorial Plaza.

Nearly 500 first-year and transfer students became part of the McDaniel College community during move-in and orientation events for the Class of 2030.

Facts about the Class of 2030

Nearly 500 first-year and transfer students
More than 5,800 applications received
20 states represented, including Maryland, plus Washington, D.C.
Other states are Alabama, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Indiana, Lousiana, Massachusetts, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Texas, Virginia, Vermont, West Virginia
8 countries represented (based on citizenship): Barbados, Cameroon, Canada, India, Nigeria, Spain, Tanzania, United States
257 high schools and 13 community colleges represented
48 incoming first-year students are from Carroll County, Maryland, including 15 inaugural Carroll County Scholars out of 79 program graduates
36% are participating in Athletics
36 first-year students are in McDaniel’s Bachelor of Science in Nursing (B.S.N.) program
Most popular names: Addison, Zachary, Anna, Benjamin, and Jacob

"Here's the best part about climbing the Hill. No one climbs alone. You'll be surrounded by classmates who become lifelong friends, faculty who challenge and inspire you, and staff who are deeply invested in your success. Our role is to walk beside you, to encourage you, challenge you, and help you keep climbing," said Assistant Dean of Student Health & Wellness Heidi Huber while addressing the Class of 2030 during Introduction Convocation.