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Macalester College

Macalester College is a small, private institution located in Saint Paul, mn. Founded in 1874, Macalester College offers undergraduate degrees in 37 majors.

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Key stats

college-type 4 Year, Private
athletics Division 3
undergraduates 2,164 undergraduates
cost $62,500 undergraduate tuition
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Admissions

Will I get into Macalester College? Here’s what we know about who has! SAT/ACT scores are considered but not required to apply. Check here for college application deadline info or visit the school’s website.

Acceptance rate 28.4%
SAT score average 1430
ACT score average N/A
Average high school GPA N/A
Application fee N/A
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Key deadlines

June
30
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November
01
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Academics

The degree program or major you pursue is major! Macalester College is known for one of its top majors: Economics. Their student-faculty ratio is 10:1.

Graduation rate
Retention Rate
10 :1
Student to faculty ratio

Popular degree programs

Business and Management
Mathematics and Statistics
Natural Sciences and Environmental Studies
Computer Science and Information Technology
Social Sciences and Psychology
Health and Medical Professions
Other

Popular majors

Economics
Mathematics
Biology, General
Computer and Information Sciences, General
Political Science and Government
Research and Experimental Psychology
Neurobiology and Neurosciences

Annual tuition & cost

In state

Undergraduate tuition $62,500
Additional expenses
Room & board $14,000
Books & supplies $853
Other expenses $1,547
Cost of attendance* $78,900
Average financial aid package $62,533
Estimated cost $16,367 See my potential costs

Out of state

Undergraduate tuition $62,500
Additional expenses
Room & board $14,000
Books & supplies $853
Other expenses $1,547
Cost of attendance* $78,900
Average financial aid package $62,533
Estimated cost $16,367 See my potential costs

June 30 FAFSA® deadline

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*Cost of attendance is the average expenses including tuition, room, board and other estimated living expenses.

Student population

Who’s going to be there? Macalester College has a total undergraduate enrollment of 2,164, with gender binary students split 42% male and 58% female.

Total enrollment

2,142

Enrollment by gender

Male
Female

Enrollment & ethnicity

White %
51%
African American %
6%
Hispanic American %
11%
Asian %
8%
Native American %
0%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander %
0%
Multiracial %
8%
Unknown %
16%

Student type

Full-time
Living on campus
International

Campus life

Find your people & try new things

At Macalester College, students love their Program Board, student athletes compete in Division 3 sports, and freshmen are required to live on campus.

Campus info

map 1600 Grand Ave, Saint Paul, MN 55105-1899
phone 651-696-6000
address www.macalester.edu/
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Popular clubs & activities

Program board

Latinx student union

X-ertion dance team

Outing club

Wmcn - macalester college radio

clubs
announcement

Athletics

NCAA Division levelDivision 3
Varsity sportsYes
Intramural sportsYes
greek-life

Greek life

Female
Male

Frequently asked questions

Get answers to common questions about Macalester College to help you figure out where you want to apply.

Where is Macalester College?

Macalester College is located in Saint Paul, mn.

What is the acceptance rate at Macalester College? 

The acceptance rate for Macalester College is 28%.

What’s the average GPA for Macalester College?

The average high school GPA for Macalester College students was N/A.

How much does it cost for 4 years at Macalester College?  

The estimated cost for 4 years at Macalester College including tuition, room and board, and books and other fees is $315,600.

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