McDaniel continues to earn recognition among the nation's top colleges
Check out McDaniel's recent accolades from U.S. News, The Wall Street Journal, and more.
McDaniel College remains top-ranked in the nation. Here is a selection of recent accolades:
McDaniel is also featured in the new college guidebook, "Cool Stuff at Small Colleges."
- U.S. News continues to place McDaniel among the best regional universities in the North in their 2025 “Best Colleges” rankings and lists McDaniel among “Top Performers on Social Mobility.”
- The Wall Street Journal highlights McDaniel again for 2025 as one of “America’s Best Colleges.”
- Washington Monthly includes McDaniel among the best master’s universities in the nation in their annual College Guide.
- The Princeton Review features McDaniel as one of “The Best 390 Colleges” in the 2025 edition of their annual college guide. McDaniel is among the “Best Mid-Atlantic” colleges and also a “Best Value College” for offering the best return on investment (ROI) with stellar academics and strong career outcomes of graduates at an affordable cost.
- Money Magazine recognizes McDaniel on their “Best Colleges in America” list for providing an affordable, quality education that leads to alumni success.
- Colleges of Distinction has not only named McDaniel among their top colleges but highlights McDaniel as the only independent college in Maryland for affordability. The college’s Business, Education, and Career Development programs are also recognized.
