First-year deadlines, 2026–27
| Plan | Entry term | Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| Rolling admission The college reviews applications as they arrive until the class is full. | Fall | July 15, 2027 |
Plans are listed in calendar order. What the plans mean
Source: mcdaniel.edu · checked September 19, 2026
What families actually pay
Average yearly net price after grants, all students, by family income
Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, College Scorecard · data snapshot October 2, 2026
Biggest majors
| Major | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | 39 |
| Psychology | 39 |
| Biology/Biological Sciences | 32 |
| Business Administration and Management | 30 |
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 25 |
| Social Work | 18 |
| Criminal Justice/Safety Studies | 17 |
| Environmental Studies | 14 |
Show the other 26 majors
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 14 |
| Sociology | 13 |
| Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other | 13 |
| Accounting and Related Services, Other | 13 |
| History | 13 |
| English Language and Literature | 12 |
| Political Science and Government, Other | 12 |
| Art/Art Studies | 11 |
| Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 9 |
| Marketing/Marketing Management | 8 |
| Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts | 8 |
| Film/Cinema/Media Studies | 7 |
| Mathematics | 6 |
| American Sign Language (ASL) | 6 |
| Computer and Information Sciences | 6 |
| Near and Middle Eastern Studies | 4 |
| Biochemistry | 4 |
| Economics | 4 |
| Publishing | 3 |
| Spanish Language and Literature | 3 |
| Philosophy | 3 |
| Chemistry | 3 |
| French Language and Literature | 1 |
| Biomedical Sciences | 1 |
| Physics | 1 |
| Music | 1 |
Bachelor’s graduates, first major, most recent year · Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, IPEDS · data snapshot October 2, 2026
Scholarships
Amounts and eligibility change; check the college’s page for current details.
Sports and campus life
Men’s varsity · NCAA Division III, Centennial Conference
Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Football, Golf, Lacrosse, Soccer, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field (Indoor), Track and Field (Outdoor), Wrestling
Women’s varsity · NCAA Division III, Centennial Conference
Basketball, Cross Country, Field Hockey, Golf, Lacrosse, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field (Indoor), Track and Field (Outdoor), Volleyball, Wrestling
ROTC
Army
Faith groups
Hillel, InterVarsity, Newman Connection
Also
Honors college, Study abroad
Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education athletics data (EADA), hillel.org · checked September 4, 2026 · data snapshot October 2, 2026
The place
Setting
Town, near a city
Federal locale classification
Metro area
Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD
2,859,024 people
Big-city metro (1 million+)
Yes
More about the place
Nearest airport
Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall (BWI)
Nearest hub airport
Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall (BWI)
Walkability
EPA walkability index 11.2 of 20
Elevation
827 ft
Time zone
Eastern
January low
21°F
July high
85°F
Annual snowfall
28.2 in
Days at 90°F or higher
18 per year
One-bedroom fair market rent
$1,360 per month
Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education (IPEDS locale), U.S. Census metro estimates, NOAA climate normals, HUD fair market rents, EPA walkability · data snapshot October 2, 2026
Colleges nearby
- Stevenson University16 mi
- Mount St. Mary's University20 mi
- Gettysburg College21 mi
- Towson University25 mi
- Goucher College25 mi
- Hood College25 mi
Straight-line distance between campuses
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