McDaniel College Acceptance Rate
Westminster, Maryland · Private not-for-profit · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 3,856
- Admitted
- 3,223
- Yield
- 13.2%
- Test policy
- Test-blind
Latest official IPEDS 2023–24 · Updated July 2026
Acceptance rate & applications over time
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Over the 10 years of federal data, McDaniel College's acceptance rate has risen from 76.1% in 2014–15 to 83.6% in 2023–24. Applications grew from 2,966 to 3,856 (+30%) over that period.
Its 83.6% rate makes McDaniel College more selective than about 35% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 23 tracked Maryland schools, it is more selective than about 17%.
In 2023–24, women were admitted at a higher rate (85.7% for women vs 81% for men, a 4.7-point gap). McDaniel College has been test-blind (scores not considered) since 2019–20. Of admitted students, 13.2% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 2,966 | 2,258 | 76.1% | 414 |
| 2015–16 | 2,864 | 2,286 | 79.8% | 431 |
| 2016–17 | 2,403 | 1,876 | 78.1% | 388 |
| 2017–18 | 2,814 | 2,392 | 85% | 450 |
| 2018–19 | 3,682 | 2,368 | 64.3% | 415 |
| 2019–20 | 3,761 | 3,454 | 91.8% | 575 |
| 2020–21 | 4,207 | 3,413 | 81.1% | 581 |
| 2021–22 | 4,391 | 3,806 | 86.7% | 501 |
| 2022–23 | 4,311 | 3,537 | 82% | 467 |
| 2023–24 | 3,856 | 3,223 | 83.6% | 424 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 2,119 | 1,816 | 85.7% |
| Men | 1,737 | 1,407 | 81% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test-blind (not considered).
How McDaniel College compares
Where this school sits among peers of similar selectivity — each dot is a school's current acceptance rate on the same scale.
Frequently asked
What is McDaniel College's acceptance rate?
McDaniel College's acceptance rate is 83.6% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (3,223 admitted of 3,856 applicants).
Is McDaniel College test optional?
McDaniel College is test-blind: SAT/ACT scores are not considered in admission.
How many people apply to McDaniel College?
McDaniel College received 3,856 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 3,223.
Is McDaniel College getting harder to get into?
McDaniel College has become easier to get into: its acceptance rate went from 76.1% in 2014–15 to 83.6% in 2023–24.
How this is calculated
Acceptance rate = admitted ÷ applicants, first-time degree-seeking undergraduates, from the U.S. Department of Education's IPEDS Admissions (ADM) survey; institution details from the IPEDS Institutional Characteristics (HD) survey. Data span: 2014–15 to 2023–24. Official site: www.mcdaniel.edu/.