Overview
Founded in 1874, Macalester College is a 4-year liberal arts college in St. Paul. Macalester confers undergraduate degrees in 39 majors from over 60 academic fields of study. For students who wish to learn in a different culture, Mac offers a Study Abroad program in 51 countries on every continent except Antarctica. Outside of the classroom, Macalester fields 21 men’s and women’s teams known as the Scots and is also home to club sports such as ultimate frisbee and Nordic skiing.
Acceptance Rate:
28%
Average Net Price:
$35,589
Campus Setting:
Major city
Average GPA
3.9
Average ACT Composite
32
Average SAT Composite
1415
Tuition, Cost & Aid
Affordability & Cost
Tuition
| In-State Tuition In-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who meet the state's or institution's residency requirements. In-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students residing in the locality in which they attend school and may be a lower rate than in-state tuition if offered by the institution. | $68,104 |
| Out-of-State Tuition Out-of-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who do not meet the state’s or institution’s residency requirements. Out-of-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students not residing in the locality in which they attend school. | $68,104 |
Additional Costs
Room and Board The weighted average for room and board and other expenses is generated as follows:
| $15,760 |
| Books and Supplies | $926 |
Average Net Price By Family Income
Financial Aid: visit page
Financial Aid Email: [email protected]
Aid & Grants
0
100
97%
Need Met
Students Receiving Gift Aid Percent of undergraduate students awarded federal gift aid. Federal gift aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution. Students Receiving Grants Percent of undergraduate students awarded grant aid. Grant aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
17%
Average Aid Per Year
$40,329
17%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$6,751
Average Institution Grant Aid Per Year
$38,737
Students receiving state aid Students receiving federal aid
6%
Average State Grant Aid Per Year
$6430
15%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$6,751
Average Grant & Scholarship By Family Income
Total Needs Based Scholarships/Grants Total amount of grant or scholarship aid awarded to all undergraduates from the federal government, state/local government, the institution, and other sources known to the institution.
$70,584,040
Total Non-Need-Based Scholarships/Grants
$12,981,111
Student Loans
Students Borrowing Loans Loans to students - Any monies that must be repaid to the lending institution for which the student is the designated borrower. Includes all Title IV subsidized and unsubsidized loans and all institutionally- and privately-sponsored loans. Does not include PLUS and other loans made directly to parents.
42%
Average Loan Amount Per Year
$8,072
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$19,473
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$203
Students receiving federal loans
37%
Average Federal Loans Per Year
$4,989
Average Other Loans Per Year
$10,307
Admissions
Key Admissions Stats
Institution Type
Private
- Not for Profit
- Presbyterian Church (USA)
- Coed
Need Aware
This school may consider an applicant’s financial situation when deciding admission
Level of Institution
4 Year
Campus Setting
Major city
8099
Students Applied
13%
Transfer Acceptance Rate
19
Transfer Students Admitted
Admissions Requirements
SAT
No
ACT
No
Transcript
Yes
Test Optional
Yes
SAT Subject Tests
Yes
AP Course Credit
Yes
Dual Enrollment
No
Important Deadlines
| Application Type | Application Deadline | Reply Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| Early Decision Acceptance is binding so student must attend college if accepted. | November 1 | January 15 |
| Early Action Acceptance is not binding, but student will receive admissions decision earlier. | November 1 | |
| Fall Regular Decision | January 15 | June 1 |
| Other | January 1 | February 15 |
Applications Accepted
Admitted Student Stats
28%
Submitting ACT
30%
Submitting SAT
Average ACT Composite: 32
Average SAT Composite: 1415
SAT Percentiles
Math
Reading
3.9
Average GPA
Students Enrolled By Class Rank
Admissions Resources
For International Student Services: visit page
For Students with Disabilities: visit page
Academics
Key Academic Stats
Highest Degree Offered
Bachelor's
Total Number of Students
2,142
Total Number of Undergrads
2,142
0
100
85%
Graduate in 4 Years US National: 28%
0
100
90%
Graduate in 6 Years US National: 52%
Student:Faculty Ratio
10:1
US National: 21:1Non Traditional Learning
- Summer Sessions
- Combined Institution Double Degree Programs
Learning Options
- Study Abroad
- Honors Program
Classroom Sizes
Degrees and Majors
MAJORS
41
Faculty Overview
0
100
82%
Faculty With Terminal Degree US National: 36%
Gender
Ethnicity
Campus Life
Key Campus Stats
Student Gender
Residency
Size of Town
Major city
US States Represented
49
Countries Represented
108
Ethnicity
Percent of First Generation Students
13%
Student Organizations
90
LGBTQIA Student Resource Groups
No
On Campus Women's Center
No
Cultural Student Resource Groups
Yes
Housing
0
100
60%
Undergrads Living on Campus
On-campus living required of freshman
No
Disability Housing Available
No
0
100
57%
Freshman Living on Campus
Athletics
Divisional Sports Nickname
Scots
School Colors
blue and orange
Varsity Athletics Association
NCAA
Varsity Athletics Conference Primary
Minnesota Intercollegiate Ath Conf
Total Male Athletes
158
Total Female Athletes
225
Intramural Sports
15
Sports Club
10
Sports Team (Men)
- Baseball
- Basketball
- Cross Country
- Football
- Golf
- Soccer
- Swimming
- Tennis
- Track and Field
Sports Team (Women)
- Basketball
- Cross Country
- Golf
- Soccer
- Softball
- Swimming
- Tennis
- Track and Field
- Volleyball
- Water Polo
Macalester College Athletics: visit page
Campus Safety
24-HR security patrol
Yes
Campus emergency phones
Yes
24-HR escort safety rides
Yes
Mobile campus emergency alert
Yes
After Graduation
Post Grad Stats
Average Salary
6 years after graduation
$55,800
Top 5 Cities
Minneapolis
New York
San Francisco
Washington
Chicago
Top 5 Employers
Macalester College
University of Minnesota
UnitedHealth Group
Wells Fargo
Minneapolis Public Schools
Top 5 Sectors
Business Development
Education
Community and Social Services
Research
Media and Communication
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$19,473
Loan Default Rate
1%
National: 8%
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$203
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