McDaniel College

📍 Locations: Maryland

🔖 Day 1 CPT Programs: MS Data Analytics

🎖 Accreditation: MSCHEi

🎱 Type: Private Non-Profit

💰 Program Tuition: from

⏱️ Program Duration: 20 months

🚖 On-Site Visit: Once Per Term

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University Overview

McDaniel College's Accreditation

McDaniel College's accreditation was reaffirmed by MSCHE on November 6, 2023, following an extensive self-study process. McDaniel College has been accredited by MSCHE since 1922.

Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE)

McDaniel College has been ranked:

#1 U.S. News Most Valuable Colleges in the North
#31 U.S. News Top Northern Colleges and Universities
#381 Princeton Reference Best College in the Nation
#1 Ed Smart Top 25 Best Colleges in Maryland

Locations

Westminster: 2 College Hill Westminster, MD, 21157

CPT Policies at McDaniel College

F1 students are required to take 2 courses per semester to maintain their full-time student status. 1 of them is online, and the other one is on-site.
McDaniel College has a total of 19 graduate degree programs, of which the Data Analytics Master's program offers the Day 1 CPT.

McDaniel College adheres to USCIS regulations to authorize CPT for international students.

CPT Details

CPT authorization needs to be renewed every year.

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.

Tuition

Tuition Fee

Program	Tuition Per Credit	Annual Tuition	Total Tuition
Master's	$700	$12,600	$21,000

Other Fees

Application Fee: Contact Us to waive
One Time Fees: $208 (Residency Fee)
Recurrent Fees (Per Term): $412 ($204 Practicum Fee (per practicum) ;$208 Residency Fee (for hybrid delivery model only；Required for International Students))

Payment Plan

❌ Not Available

Academic Calendar

Terms	Application Deadline	Semester Start Date	CPT Start Date
Spring 2026	12/01/2025	01/09/2026	01/09/2026
Summer 2026	04/01/2026	05/26/2026	05/26/2026
Fall 2026	07/01/2026	08/15/2026	08/15/2026

Initial F1 Students: 3 months before the first day of the term. If you missed the deadline, please get in touch with us.
If you missed the deadline, please contact us. We are the official recruitment partner of McDaniel College; we can help you accelerate your application.

Day 1 CPT Programs at McDaniel College

MS Data Analytics

The MS Data Analytics requires 30 credits, with 6 credits (2 courses) per semester, to be completed in 5 semesters (with a sabbatical semester, which takes an average of 24 months).

Required Courses

ANA 500 - Foundations of Data Analytics
ANA 505 - Data Mining: Algorithms and Applications
ANA 510 - Statistical Methods for Data Science and Analytics
ANA 515 - Fundamentals of Data Storage, Cleaning and Retrieval
ANA 522 - Fundamentals of Programming in Python
ANA 525 - Qualitative Methods
ANA 530 - Quantitative Reporting and Modeling
ANA 535 - Forecasting and Proscriptive Methods
ANA 540 - Advanced Data Analytics

Elective Courses

In addition, students will be required to choose one of the following two courses:

ANA 544 - Independent Study in Data Analytics
ANA 555 - Practicum in Applied Analytics, Data Communication & Ethics

Application to McDaniel College

Before Enrollment

Step 1. Book a free consultation with us

Step 2. Prepare the following documents for your application:

Transcript - All Transcripts
Resume
Passport
Financial Proof

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Having trouble with the application? Contact us.

After Enrollment - CPT Application

After receiving the acceptance letter, confirm with your advisor the SEVIS transfer time and fill out the SEVIS transfer form to transfer SEVIS from your original school to McDaniel College.

FAQ - CPT at McDaniel College

MS Data Analytics

The tuition fee is $700 per credit. The program spans over 2 years and consists of 30 credits.
The total tuition fee for the program is $21,000. If you take a sabbatical for one semester and opt for full-time CPT, the cost per semester would be around $4,158. On average, the annual tuition fee is $12,600.

$105 Administrative Fee (per semester)
$200 Practicum Fee (per practicum)
$204 Residency Fee (for hybrid delivery model only) (per semester)
- Required for International Students
No Extra Fee for CPT!

Onsite classes are held once per semester and last for three days.

🚨Disclaimer: The term "Day 1 CPT Universities" commonly refers to universities that allow students to apply for Curricular Practical Training (CPT) at the start of their first semester. However, getting CPT approval on the first day of the program is not automatic or guaranteed and depends on submitting a complete application on time. In most cases, CPT approval takes 5 to 15 business days after the university receives the required documents.

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