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Alumni Facts and Demographics

Alumni at a Glance

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28,326

Total number of alumni

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6,158 (21.7%)

GOLD (Graduates of the Last Decade)

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60.2%

Undergraduate degrees

98.2%

of graduates live in the United States

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54%

of graduates live in Maryland

Alumni by Race/Ethnicity

  • Caucasian: 62.3%
  • Black/African American: 4.9%
  • Asian: 1.4%
  • Latinx: 1.0%
  • International: 0.7%
  • Multiethnic: 0.5%
  • Native American/Pacific Islander: 0.2%
  • Unknown: 28.9%

Alumni demographic data as of FY20

McDaniel Alumni: Where are they now?

Your journey doesn't end when you leave the Hill. It starts here and stays with you for life. #GreenTerror4Life

  • Ellen Larsen '10 in front of a bonfire
    “The point of a liberal arts curriculum is to expose you to new opportunities, open you up to different viewpoints, and explore different ways of thinking. This has helped me become an effective, inclusive leader who focuses on building community in the workplace.”
  • Nicole Rutherford ’16 teaches the deadlift as a platform coach at the L.A. Starting Strength seminar.
    “When I wasn’t working or in class, I was studying to ensure I could finish my dual degree on time.”
  • Photo of Dr. Theresa Hess '07 with her dogs
    “We were competitive academically and athletically — and we had a lot of fun,”