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Mcdaniel College Cost of Attendance: Tuition, Fees & Net Price

  • Official data · College Scorecard, checked Oct 13, 2026
Updated  1 source

Total cost of attendance per year

$65,294

McDaniel College cost breakdown

Item Per year
Tuition and fees $52,081
Housing and food (on campus) $12,974
Books and supplies $1,522
Other expenses (on campus) $2,643
Total cost of attendance $65,294

Housing and food off campus: $14,250 a year. Figures are the school’s published budget for one academic year, as reported to the U.S. Department of Education. Source: College Scorecard (U.S. Department of Education)

What students actually pay

Few students pay the full sticker price. At McDaniel College, the average net price of $21,916 is $43,378 less than the listed cost of attendance. The amount depends heavily on family income: about $12,210 a year for families earning under $30,000, and $30,694 for families earning more than $110,000.

Net price is what remains after grants and scholarships, before loans. Use the school’s net price calculator for an estimate based on your own finances.

Net price by family income

Family income Average net price
$0–$30,000 $12,210
$30,001–$48,000 $17,261
$48,001–$75,000 $19,796
$75,001–$110,000 $21,408
$110,001 and up $30,694

Average yearly cost after grants and scholarships for full-time, first-time undergraduates who received federal financial aid. Source: College Scorecard (U.S. Department of Education)

Debt, earnings and admissions

Measure Value
Median federal debt at graduation $25,000
Median earnings 10 years after enrolling $60,663
Graduation rate 64%
Admission rate 78%

Debt covers federal loans of students who completed. Earnings are for former students who received federal aid. The graduation rate counts first-time, full-time students finishing within 150% of normal time. Source: College Scorecard (U.S. Department of Education)

Frequently asked questions

How much is tuition at McDaniel College?

Tuition and fees are $52,081 a year.

How much does McDaniel College cost for four years?

At the current cost of attendance of $65,294 a year, four years would come to about $261,176 before financial aid. Actual totals are usually higher because schools raise prices most years.

What is the average net price at McDaniel College?

Students who receive federal aid pay an average of $21,916 a year after grants and scholarships.