Macalester College

St. Paul, Minnesota
4-year Private university
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Overview

Macalester College is a private institution established in 1874 with urban setting located at St. Paul. It is ranked 27 in National Liberal Arts Colleges in 2024 edition of Best Colleges. Its tuition and fees are $64,908. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 2,175. It practices semester-based academic calendar. Freshmen and sophomores must live on the Macalester campus. There is no Greek system at Macalester, but students can get involved in dozens of other clubs and organizations. For students that need extra assistance for exams or graduate school applications, the on-campus MAX Center offers free individual and group tutoring sessions. In addition, financial assistance is guaranteed to every student, as the college pledges to meet the full need of each enrollee.

#26 in Best Value Schools
Setting
Urban
Location St. Paul, Minnesota
Type 4-year Private
Year Founded 1874
Selectivity High
Size Small
2,175 Undergraduates
Website https://www.macalester.edu

Learning

10:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
Social Sciences
Most Popular Major

Majors Available

  • Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, And Group Studies
  • Biological And Biomedical Sciences
  • Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs
  • Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services
  • Education
  • English Language And Literature/Letters
  • Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics
  • History
  • Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities
  • Mathematics And Statistics
  • Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
  • Natural Resources And Conservation
  • Philosophy And Religious Studies
  • Physical Sciences
  • Psychology
  • Social Sciences
  • Visual And Performing Arts

Cost

$79,170
Cost of Attendance
$30,672
Average Student Contribution
Instate Tution Fee $54,344
Outstate Tuition Fee $54,344
Room and Board Fees $14,982
$34,115 Median Salary After 2 years of Graduation

Applying

28% (High Selectivity) Acceptance Rate
Admission Difficulty: Very Difficult
$0 Application Fee
-- Average High School GPA

Application Requirements

SAT/ACT Required
SAT/ACT Writing (essay) Not Required
SAT Subject Test Considered
Essay or Personal Statement Required
SAT Score Range
Middle 50% (25% - 75%) scores range
ACT Score Range
Middle 50% (25% - 75%) scores range

How to Apply?

Accepts CommonApp

For International Students

-- Minimum TOEFL Score
TOEFL Requirement: Required
IELTS Other English Language Tests Accepted
(in lieu of TOEFL)
TOEFL Waived if

English is the first language or the primary language of instruction

Deadlines for Fall Intake Applications
Nov
01
Early Action Deadline
Nov
01
Early Decision Deadline
Jan
01
Early Decision II Deadline
Jan
15
Regular Decision Deadline
Transfer Applications
Apr
15
Transfer Applications Deadline
For Financial Aid
Jan
15
Financial Aid Priority Application Deadline
Mar
01
Financial Aid Application Deadline

Scholarships and Financial Aid

$62,307 Average Financial Aid
Need-based Aid available for International Students

Need-based Aid

$50,236 Average Need-based Aid
Cost of Attendance for out-of-state students: $79,170
63% Students with need received Financial Aid
61.3% Students had their need fully met
Deadline for need-based financial application March 1
Forms to be submitted FAFSA, CSS

Merit Scholarships

Available
DeWitt Wallace Distinguished Scholarships
Total Worth --
Eligibility All entering freshmen
Minimum Criteria --
Requirement for maintenance Make satisfactory progress toward graduation
Separate application needed No
Application deadline N/A
Catharine Lealtad Scholarships
Total Worth --
Eligibility African American, Latino, and Native American students
Minimum Criteria Strong high school records
Requirement for maintenance Make satisfactory progress toward graduation
Separate application needed No
Application deadline N/A

Other Scholarships

Friends of Music Award
Total Worth --
Details Awarded by the Music Department to recognize an outstanding student for performance, academic work and service
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Students

2,175 Total Undergraduate Enrollment
School Size: Small
93% Freshmen return to Sophomore Year
83% Students graduate within 6 years