McDaniel College

McDaniel College is moderately difficult to get into. The college admitted 82% of all applicants in 2022. Out of 4,311 applications received in 2023, 3,537 students were offered admission.

If you want to apply to McDaniel College, there is no application fee, which means it is free to apply.

McDaniel College Admissions Stats at a Glance

Here's an overiew of some of McDaniel College's admissions stats.

McDaniel College 2023	Admissions Statistics
Mean Unweighted GPA	3.7
Admitted Students in Top 10% of Graduating Class	22%
Admissions Test Policy	Not optional
Waitlist	No

McDaniel College Application Deadlines

These are the application deadlines for McDaniel College.

Application Type	Offered	Application Deadline	Notification Deadline
Early Decision I	Yes	November 1	December 1
Early Decision II	–	–	–
Early Action	Yes	December 15	January 15

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Considering Applying Early to McDaniel College?

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McDaniel College offers early decision and also offers early action. Early decision is binding, which means you must attend if you are admitted, while early action allows you to apply early without committing.

🗓️ Early Decision I applications are due by November 1 EDI applicants should receive a decision by December 1.

🗓️ The Early Action deadline is December 15. McDaniel College will release EA admissions decisions no later than January 15.

The early decision acceptance rate at McDaniel College is 100%, compared to an overall acceptance rate of 82%. In 2022, McDaniel College admitted 10 of the 10 students who applied early decision.

Some students apply early to college because they believe it will increase their chances of being offering admission. When you apply early, your application is considered before all the regular decision applicants apply. Applying early may increase the chance of admission, since it is a way to show your interest in a school.

➡️ Find a list of some top colleges that admit significantly more applicants during early decision or early action than during regular admission.

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More on McDaniel College Admissions

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Is McDaniel College Difficult To Get Into?

Getting into Mcdaniel College is moderately difficult. Mcdaniel College evaluates applicants carefully based on multiple criteria to decide who to admit, and who to deny.

In 2022, Mcdaniel College accepted 82% of all applicants, approximately 3,537 of the 4,311 students who applied.

Schools that are moderately difficult to get into, like Mcdaniel College, accept fewer than 85% of all applicants. At least 75% of all admitted students have GPAs in the top 50% of their high school class and scored over 1010 on the SAT or over 18 on the ACT.

Transferring to McDaniel College

It is moderately difficult to be admitted as a transfer student.

For Students Waitlisted to McDaniel College

McDaniel College has not reported data for waitlisted and admitted students.

What's Most Important for Getting Into McDaniel College?

Colleges consider a range of factors when deciding who to admit for their next incoming class. Each college has a different way of determining which factors are given the most weight when choose which applicants to admit, and which to deny. When creating your list of schools to apply to, you may want to consider your strengths and any possible weaknesses in your application, and apply to colleges that put the most emphasis on the areas where you stand out.

Admissions Factors at McDaniel College

What does McDaniel College consider during the admissions process? Take a look at the list below to see which factors are most important during the admissions process.

Admissions Factor	Level
Academic GPA	Very Important
Rigor of Secondary School Record	Very Important
Application Essay	Important
Recommendation(s)	Important
Alumni/ae Relations	Considered
Character/Personal Qualities	Considered
Class Rank	Considered
Extracurricular Activities	Considered
Interview	Considered
Talent/Ability	Considered
Volunteer Work	Considered
Work Experience	Considered
First Generation	Considered

Make sure to check with McDaniel College for more information on admission factors.

McDaniel College Application Requirements

To apply to McDaniel College, all applicants must submit the following items. Check in with McDaniel College's admissions department to confirm all application materials and requirements.

Area	Required	Recommended	Required for Some	Details (If Any)
Interview	–	√	–	–
Transcript(S) of College Record	–	–	–	–
Statement of Good Standing From Prior Institution(S)	–	–	–	–
Letter(s) of Recommendation	2	–	–	–
Written Essay or Personal Statement	√	–	–	–
Transcript of High School Record	√	–	–	–
Minimum High School GPA (On 4.0 Scale)	2.5	–	–	–

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GPA and Testing

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What GPA Do I Need To Get Into McDaniel College?

Students admitted to McDaniel College have an average unweighted GPA of 3.7.

Out of all students that were admitted, 51% submitted a class rank. At McDaniel College 22% of students ranked in the top 10% of their graduating class in high school, 45% were in the top 25% and 77% were in the top 50%.

GPAs of Admitted Students

At McDaniel College, student GPAs fall in the following ranges.

GPA	Percent of Students
4.0 GPA	33%
3.75 and 3.99	18%
3.50 and 3.74	20%
3.25 and 3.49	12%
3.00 and 3.24	8%
2.50 and 2.9	8%
2.00 and 2.49	1%

This chart depicts the percentage of all enrolled, degree-seeking, first-time, first year (freshmen) students who had high school grade point average within the given ranges.

Note: Some schools choose not release this information. If you have any questions regarding missing numbers, be sure to reach out to McDaniel College directly.

About GPAs

Your high school grade point average (GPA) is a number that highlights your high school academic performance. A weighted GPA or an unweighted GPA are the two possible GPA scores considered by colleges.

An unweighted GPA is an average of your scores from each class on a four-point scale. Unweighted GPAs range from 4.0 to under 1.0. A weighted GPA considers your average grade and the difficulty of your classes. A weighted GPA boosts your average by adding extra points for honors or Advanced Placement courses.

Standardized Test Scores

McDaniel College is not test optional. Test optional schools allow students to choose if they want to submit ACT or SAT scores with their applications or not.

More Information on Transferring to McDaniel College

For transfer students, it is moderately difficult to get admitted to McDaniel College.

For transfer students wishing to start in the fall, the deadline to apply is August 15.

Transfer students can enroll in McDaniel College during the following terms:

• Fall Term

• Winter Term

• Spring Term

• Winter Term

• Summer Term

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McDaniel College Admissions FAQs

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Can I defer my acceptance to McDaniel College?

✅ Yes, admitted students can defer their admission to McDaniel College.

Does McDaniel College accept transfer credits?

✅ McDaniel College accepts eligible transfer credits from accredited institutions.

Does McDaniel College accept Advanced Placement (AP) or International Baccalaureate (IB) credits?

✅ McDaniel College accepts International Baccalaureate credits (IB) credits.

Do I have to submit test scores to McDaniel College?

✅ McDaniel College is not test optional.

What is McDaniel College's acceptance rate?

✅ McDaniel College has an acceptance rate of 82%.

What is the early decision acceptance rate at McDaniel College?

✅ McDaniel College's early decision acceptance rate was 100% in 2021.

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