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Macalester College

Saint Paul, MN • private • CSS Profile • III | Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference
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Acceptance
28.2%
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Grad Rate
90%
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Cost
$85,314

Overview

Institution Type
private
Campus Setting
Urban
Student Population
Undergrad: 2,158 • Total: 2,158
Academic Calendar
Semester
Address
1600 Grand Ave
Saint Paul, MN
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Website
www.macalester.edu/
Region
Midwest
Carnegie Classification
Carnegie Code: 31

Student Demographics

Gender Distribution
Male: 911 (42.2%) • Female: 1,247 (57.8%)
Race/Ethnicity Distribution
Asian 182 8.4%
Black/African American 124 5.7%
Hispanic/Latino 242 11.2%
White 1,108 51.3%
Two or More Races 180 8.3%
International 299 13.9%

Admissions & Selectivity

Acceptance Rate
28.2%
2,285 admitted from 8,099 applicants
Standardized Testing Policy
✓ Test Optional
SAT Score Range (25th-75th percentile)
Reading: 680-750
Math: 670-760
Total: 1350-1510
ACT Composite Range (25th-75th percentile)
30-33
Application Types Offered
RD
Application Requirements
—
Application Fee
$45
Financial Aid Forms
CSS Profile Required
Deadlines
RD: Rolling

Academic Outcomes

6-Year Graduation Rate
90.4%
4-Year Graduation Rate
81.5%
Freshman Retention Rate
95.0%
Student-Faculty Ratio
10.8:1

Cost & Financial Aid

Total Cost of Attendance (2022-23)
$85,314
Tuition + Room & Board + Books
Annual Tuition & Fees (2022-23)
Tuition: $67,874
Room & Board
$15,760
Books & Supplies
$1,680
Average Net Price by Family Income (2022-23)
$0-30,000 $13,772
$30,001-48,000 $11,982
$48,001-75,000 $11,098
$75,001-110,000 $20,527
$110,001+ $44,880
Students Receiving Pell Grants
87%
Average Grant/Scholarship Aid
$38,571

🏈 Athletics

NCAA Division
III
Conference
Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference
Men's Sports (8)
Baseball Basketball Football Golf Soccer Swimming and Diving (combined) Tennis Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)
Women's Sports (9)
Basketball Golf Soccer Softball Swimming and Diving (combined) Tennis Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) Volleyball Water Polo
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