Welcome to the Hill, Class of 2028!

McDaniel College welcomed the Class of 2028 — one of the college's largest incoming classes — with 540 first-year and transfer students during move-in and orientation events.

McDaniel28 bell ringing — McDaniel's Class of 2028 “ring in” at Old Main bell in Memorial Plaza.

McDaniel College welcomed one of the college's largest incoming classes with 540 first-year and transfer students during move-in and orientation events for the Class of 2028.

Facts about the Class of 2028

540 first-year and transfer students
Nearly 5,000 applications
20 states represented, including Maryland, plus Washington, D.C.
-Other states are Arkansas, Arizona, California, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Kansas, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, South Dakota, Texas, Virginia, West Virginia
6 countries represented:
Canada, Nigeria, Togo, Ukraine, United States, Venezuela
Over 40% are first-generation college students
269 high schools represented
44 incoming first-year students are from Carroll County, Maryland
34% are participating in Athletics
17% were involved in community service
18% are actors and musicians
39% worked outside of school
16 first-year students are in McDaniel’s inaugural Bachelor of Science in Nursing (B.S.N.) program
Most popular names: Mackenzie, Madison, Jacob, Joseph, Matthew, Taylor, William

"To the Class of 2028, we have something special in common. Today marks the beginning of a new journey for all of us; one that we will embark on together. Like yourselves, I’m new here... But, here's the amazing thing — every single day since I arrived, I’ve been reassured of why I chose McDaniel. This place is truly special," Dean of Students Phillip A. Sullivan said to the Class of 2028 during Introduction Convocation.