McDaniel College
Westminster, Maryland · Private
McDaniel College admitted 84% of 3,856 applicants (IPEDS, fall 2023). Test scores aren’t required. 64% of students graduate within six years.
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Application deadlines
McDaniel College’s first-year deadlines for 2026–27 on the Common App:
- Early decision
- November 1, 2026
- Early action
- November 15, 2026
- Early action II
- December 15, 2026
- Regular decision
- February 1, 2027
The application is free.
Deadlines end at 11:59 p.m. in your own time zone. From Common App’s requirements grid, updated September 25, 2026. Check McDaniel College’s admissions site before you submit. See every college’s deadlines or early decision vs. early action.
What it costs
Full price with housing is $66,145 a year. After grants, students paid $23,088 on average.
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Quick answers
What is McDaniel College’s acceptance rate?
McDaniel College admitted 84% of applicants: 3,223 of 3,856 (IPEDS, fall 2023).
When is McDaniel College’s early decision deadline?
For 2026–27, early decision is due November 1, 2026, early action is due November 15, 2026, early action II is due December 15, 2026, and regular decision is due February 1, 2027. Common App deadlines end at 11:59 p.m. in your own time zone.
How much is McDaniel College’s application fee?
The application is free for 2026–27.
Does McDaniel College have supplemental essays?
Yes. For 2026–27, McDaniel College asks 1 question of its own on top of the main essay (one optional short answer, up to 250 words). Its supplemental essays page lists each one word for word with the word limit.
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