McDaniel College: what international applicants need

What are McDaniel College's application deadlines for 2026–27?

McDaniel College has 4 application deadlines for 2026–27: Early Decision on November 1, 2026, Early Action on November 15, 2026, Early Action II on December 15, 2026, and Regular Decision on February 1, 2027.

• Early Decision is binding: if you're admitted, you commit to attend and withdraw your other applications.
• Deadlines are usually 11:59 pm in your own time zone, unless the university says otherwise on its site.

What is McDaniel College's acceptance rate?

77.9% for students who started in fall 2024: McDaniel College admitted 3,302 of its 4,237 first-year applicants.

• The rate covers all first-year applicants, US and international: the federal data doesn't give a separate rate for international applicants.
• US Department of Education (IPEDS). Fall 2024 admissions (provisional release). Source

Does McDaniel College require the SAT or ACT for international applicants?

No. McDaniel College is test-optional for 2026–27: you decide whether to send SAT or ACT scores.

• This is the policy listed for all first-year applicants. Some universities treat international students differently, so confirm it on the testing page.
• For the Early Decision deadline (November 1, 2026), the last international SAT whose scores come out in time is October 3, 2026: scores on October 16, 2026, registration by September 18, 2026 (late registration September 22, 2026).
• For the Regular Decision deadline (February 1, 2027), the last international SAT whose scores come out in time is December 5, 2026: scores on December 18, 2026, registration by November 20, 2026 (late registration November 24, 2026).
• Official score reports can take a few more days to reach universities.

How much is McDaniel College's application fee for international students?

McDaniel College charges no application fee, for international and US applicants alike.

Which English tests does McDaniel College accept?

McDaniel College lists the TOEFL iBT, IELTS Academic, and Duolingo English Test as accepted English proficiency tests for 2026–27.

• Minimum scores and exemptions (for example if you studied in English) are set by the university: check its international page.

Does McDaniel College accept the Duolingo English Test?

Yes. The Duolingo English Test is among the English tests McDaniel College accepts for 2026–27.

How many recommendation letters does McDaniel College require?

McDaniel College doesn't require recommendation letters on the Common App for 2026–27.

• Letters that aren't required can still be accepted: the university's site says whether it reads them.
• Whatever the letters, your school sends the School Report and, after graduation, the Final Report: the Common App says every university requires them.

Does McDaniel College require the Common App personal essay?

No. McDaniel College doesn't require the Common App personal essay for 2026–27, though you can still send it: the Common App lets you submit it to any university.

How many international students does McDaniel College have?

9 of McDaniel College's 1,620 undergraduates were international students (US nonresidents) in fall 2024: 0.6%.

• US Department of Education (IPEDS). Fall 2024 enrollment (provisional release). Source

How much does McDaniel College cost for international students?

McDaniel College's published tuition and fees for 2024–25 were $52,081, the same for every student. On-campus food and housing was $12,974. With books and other expenses, a year cost about $69,220 before any financial aid.

• US Department of Education (IPEDS). Published charges for 2024–25. Costs usually rise each year: check the university's site for 2027–28. Source