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1. University Overview
McDaniel College, founded in 1867 in Westminster, Maryland, is a nationally accredited liberal arts college with about 3,000 students. Known for small classes and a 12:1 student-faculty ratio, it offers affordable, high-quality education with a focus on personalized learning and student success.
Program Highlights
2. Hybrid Programs at McDaniel College
3. Terms and Deadlines at McDaniel College
|Next Available Terms
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| Term Name | Program Start Date | Application Deadline | |
| Spring 2026 | 01/09/2026 | 12/01/2025 (F1 Transfer Students iStudents who are currently on F1 status, including OPT.) 11/01/2025 (New F1 Students iStudents who are on any other visa status or not in the US.) | |
| Summer 2026 | 05/26/2026 | 04/01/2026 (F1 Transfer Students iStudents who are currently on F1 status, including OPT.) 03/01/2026 (New F1 Students iStudents who are on any other visa status or not in the US.) | |
| Fall 2026 | 08/15/2026 | 07/01/2026 (F1 Transfer Students iStudents who are currently on F1 status, including OPT.) 08/01/2026 (New F1 Students iStudents who are on any other visa status or not in the US.) |
3. Terms and Deadlines at McDaniel College
|Next Available Terms
Spring 2026
- Program Start Date:01/09/2026
- Application Deadline:
- F1 Transfer Students i: 12/01/2025
- New F1 Students i: 11/01/2025
Summer 2026
- Program Start Date:05/26/2026
- Application Deadline:
- F1 Transfer Students i: 04/01/2026
- New F1 Students i: 03/01/2026
Fall 2026
- Program Start Date:08/15/2026
- Application Deadline:
- F1 Transfer Students i: 07/01/2026
- New F1 Students i: 08/01/2026
4. Tuitions and Scholarships
|Tuition Estimate
| Program | Cost Per Credit | Annual Tuition | Total Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS Data Analytics | $700 | $12,600 | $21,000 |
|Payment Plans
❌ Not Available
|Available Scholarships
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5. Hybrid Formats for International Students at McDaniel College
|Onsite Policy:
McDaniel College requires international student attend onsite residency class once per term.
Onsite sessions are typically held on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, with the first term schedule possibly varying, totaling three days each semester.
|Vacation Policy:
International students at McDaniel College can take 1 term off after 3 consecutive terms.
- There is an option to take one semester off, which will take 24 months to complete the program.
- Students can apply for CPT work authorization during the vacation period.
6. CPT Policies
McDaniel College adheres to USCIS regulations to authorize CPT for international students.
| Eligibility for CPT from Program Start
✅ Current OPT and F1 students may obtain CPT Authorization from Day 1 of the program.
✅ Oversea applicants may obtain CPT Authorization from Day 1 of the program.
✅ Change of Status (to F1 Status) applicants may obtain CPT Authorization from Day 1 of the program.
| CPT Details
CPT authorization needs to be renewed every year.
CPT is required for graduation.
- All Day 1 CPT applicants must maintain valid F‑1 status and have a related job offer at the time of application.
- For initial students, CPT is available starting from the first day of the program, but only if the job directly relates to their field of study.
- COS students are also eligible for Day 1 CPT. But students who need to restate their F‑1 status via SEVIS reinstatement are not eligible for CPT.
7. Admission Requirements
Minimum GPA: 2.8-3.0
(GoElite offers a flexible admission plan)
Minimum English Proficiency: TOEFL [79]; IELS [6]; PET [N/A]; Duolingo [110]
(Contact GoElite to Waive the Requirement)
Application Checklist:
- Transcript - All Transcripts
- Resume
- Passport
- Financial Proof
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8. FAQs for McDaniel College
MS Data Analytics
McDaniel College requires onsite classes once each semester, each lasting three days.