McDaniel College Demographics & Diversity Overview

44%
Minority Students
59%
Female Students
1%
International
21
States Represented

Race & Ethnicity

McDaniel College has a diverse student body with 44% students of color and 1% international students, creating a rich multicultural learning environment that celebrates students from all racial and ethnic backgrounds.

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White
54.7%(950)
Hispanic
9.8%(171)
African American
25.4%(442)
Asian
2.3%(40)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.2%(4)
Pacific Islander
0.1%(1)
Two or More Races
4.8%(83)
Unknown
2.7%(47)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color44%
Total Enrollment3,553
International Students1%

Cultural Engagement

McDaniel College offers numerous cultural organizations, diversity programs, and multicultural events that celebrate the rich backgrounds of our student community.

Gender Distribution

McDaniel College has a gender distribution of 59% female students and 41% male students.

Overall Gender Distribution

Men
41.1%(732)
Women
58.9%(1,049)

Gender Statistics

Men732

21% of total enrollment

Women1,049

30% of total enrollment

Age Distribution

McDaniel College serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 83% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 2% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.

Undergraduate Ages

Under 18
0.8%(13)
18-19
44.6%(742)
20-21
44.4%(740)
22-24
8.2%(137)
25+
2.0%(33)

Graduate Student Ages

20-21
0.2%(3)
22-24
12.2%(149)
25+
87.5%(1,065)

Age Diversity Insights

83%

Traditional Age (18-21)

2%

Non-Traditional (25+)

50%

Graduate Students

Geographic Diversity

McDaniel College attracts students from across the United States and internationally, with 1% international students contributing to a globally diverse campus community. The student body includes 79% in-state residents, 20% out-of-state students, and 1% international students, creating rich cross-cultural learning opportunities.

Geographic Origin

In-State
78.5%(333)
Out-of-State
20.0%(85)
International
1.4%(6)

Regional Representation

In-State333

79% of student body

Out-of-State85

20% of student body

International6

1% of student body

States Represented

21 states are represented on campus.

Diversity Metrics

Ethnic Diversity

44%

Students of Color

Gender Balance

59%

Female Students

Global Reach

1%

International

Age Diversity

2%

Non-Traditional Age