McDaniel College 2024 Tuition Fees & Total Cost of Attendance

In-State Tuition & Fees

$46,336

Cost of attendance at McDaniel College in 2022 for students from Maryland.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Maryland's average	$9,814
National average	$30,235

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$46,336

Cost of attendance at McDaniel College in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Maryland's average	$22,808
National average	$30,238

Average Net Price

The net price represents the amount of money students pay after receiving financial aid. In 2022, the average net price for first-year, full-time students at McDaniel College was $22,161. This amount varies among students due to the different levels of financial aid offered based on their family's financial status.

Financial aid includes federal, state, or local government grants and institutional grants and scholarships

Visit the financial aid page for more in-depth stats and analysis of financial aids offered at McDaniel College

McDaniel College net price calculator

$22,161

Below is the average net price of 4 year, private Non Profit colleges in Maryland and nationwide.

Maryland's average	$14,436
National average	$22,640

Below is the net price of McDaniel College for the past 10 years categorized by different levels of family income brackets.
Year	Average	Price Change	Less than $30k	$30k to $48k	$48k to $75k	$75k to $110k	over $110k
2022	$22,161	$1,752 (7%)	$13,359	$15,538	$20,625	$23,878	$28,660
2021	$23,913	$4,609 (24%)	$20,223	$26,512	$729	$23,328	$28,084
2020	$19,304	$4,761 (20%)	$7,365	$11,875	$15,682	$17,844	$23,848
2019	$24,065	$1,413 (6%)	$12,151	$18,726	$20,341	$24,958	$29,014
2018	$22,652	$677 (3%)	$12,310	$14,547	$16,192	$22,681	$27,226
2017	$23,329	$1,152 (5%)	$12,592	$16,885	$18,839	$22,457	$29,265
2016	$22,177	$740 (3%)	$10,450	$16,164	$18,152	$20,402	$27,193
2015	$22,917	$1,061 (5%)	$11,740	$13,628	$19,031	$21,284	$27,338
2014	$21,856	--	$13,912	$15,114	$19,141	$22,728	$27,504

Cost of Attendance Breakdown and Change History

The table below presents the breakdown of McDaniel College's in-state sticker price (cost of attendance) into different categories, along with their trends over the past ten years:
Year	Sticker Price (COA)	Cost Change	Tuition & Fees	Room & Board	Books & Supplies
2022	$56,806	$570	$46,336	$9,170	$1,300
2021	$57,376	$2,466 (4%)	$46,851	$9,225	$1,300
2020	$54,910	$1,280 (2%)	$44,540	$9,170	$1,200
2019	$53,630	$1,860 (4%)	$43,260	$9,170	$1,200
2018	$51,770	$1,420 (3%)	$41,800	$8,770	$1,200
2017	$50,350	$1,080 (2%)	$40,580	$8,570	$1,200
2016	$49,270	$1,120 (2%)	$39,500	$8,570	$1,200
2015	$48,150	$5,990 (14%)	$38,350	$8,600	$1,200
2014	$42,160	$1,160 (3%)	$36,960	$4,000	$1,200
2013	$41,000	--	$35,800	$4,000	$1,200

Frequently Asked Questions

Here are some frequently asked questions that may help you in your college cost research.

Does McDaniel College provide dormitory? How much is the cost?: The college makes 1,450 dormitories available to its students at $5,682 per school year. One academic year is typically nine months, so the cost of on-campus housing at McDaniel College is $631 per month.
Does McDaniel College provide a meal plan, and what is the cost like?: The average price of a meal plan at McDaniel College for one academic year is $7,048, which works out to $783 per month.
What is the average cost of textbooks and course materials per annum?: McDaniel College estimates that a full-time first-year student would need approximately $1,300.
Are there any additional expenses, such as transportation or personal expenses, that I should consider?: Depending on living arrangement, McDaniel College estimates that students would need the following amount for personal and miscellaneous expenses. This category covers additional costs that students may incur throughout the academic year, such as transportation, personal supplies, and leisure activities.

If living on-campus: $1,720

If living off-campus, with family: $2,170

If living off-campus, not with family: $2,170
How much is McDaniel College application fees?: McDaniel College does not have an application fee.
Are there any payment plans or options for installment payments?: McDaniel College offers the following payment plans: Prepaid tuition plan, Guaranteed tuition plan, Other alternative tuition plan

Cost per Credit Hour

McDaniel College cost of courses per credit hour.
	Undergraduate Programs	Graduate Programs
For in-state students	$1,448	$526
For out-of-state students	$1,448	$526

Housing and Meal

McDaniel College offers separate meal and housing plans to its students, allowing them to choose either option based on their preferences. Here is a historical data of the housing and meal plan offered at McDaniel College for the past 7 years.
Year	Meal price	Housing price	Combined price	Max meal per week	Dorm capacity
2022	$7,048	$5,682	N/A	19	1,450
2021	$6,910	$5,626	N/A	19	1,410
2020	$6,644	$5,408	N/A	19	1,410
2019	$6,450	$5,250	N/A	19	1,349
2018	$6,010	$5,100	N/A	19	1,367
2017	$5,800	$5,000	N/A	19	1,363
2016	$5,500	$4,800	N/A	19	1,384

Tuition Plans

Tuition plans offered by McDaniel College during 2022 academic year.

Prepaid tuition plan

Not Offered
Guaranteed tuition plan

Not Offered
Tuition payment plan

Offered
Other alternative tuition plan

Not Offered

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