McDaniel College · Maryland
McDaniel College Merit Aid
McDaniel College offers merit scholarships to recognize accomplished applicants across diverse backgrounds and areas of strength.
Who this school is for
Students with a strong academic record who are drawn to a smaller, close-knit campus community should explore McDaniel's merit aid options. The Dorsey Scholars Program offers an additional pathway for high-achieving applicants.
Tuition / cost of attendance: Approximately $74,809 for 2026-2027. Source
Institutional merit aid tiers
Every tier below is sourced to the school’s own published financial aid pages. Renewal terms apply only if the student maintains the stated GPA.
How McDaniel College compares across our verified dataset
- 669 of 751 verified schools publish at least one four-year renewable merit award.
McDaniel College is one of them. The cohort minority (82 schools) only awards one-year scholarships, which means the four-year value families assume on a brochure quote isn't guaranteed at every school.
Sources used on this page
Every claim is checked against McDaniel College’s own published materials. Below is the full reference set.
Compare with similar schools
- Washington College merit aid — Maryland private school — compare automatic merit, amounts, and stacking.
- Johns Hopkins merit aid — Maryland private school — compare automatic merit, amounts, and stacking.
- Goucher merit aid — Maryland private school — compare automatic merit, amounts, and stacking.
- Hood merit aid — Maryland private school — compare automatic merit, amounts, and stacking.