School Overview
General Information
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Admission Office 1600 Grand Avenue St. Paul, MN 55105-1899 (651) 696-6357 (800) 231-7974 Fax: (651) 696-6724 [email protected] Contact: Lorne Robinson Dean of Admissions and Financial Aid |
Main Address 1600 Grand Avenue St. Paul, MN 55105-1899 (651) 696-6000 www.macalester.edu |
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Size Total undergrads: 1,900 First-time degree-seeking freshmen: 479 Degree-seeking undergrads: 1,871 Setting |
Degrees offered: |
Admissions Information
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Application Fee College has an application fee: Yes Regular application fee: $40 Online application fee: $40 |
Enrollment Rates Percent applicants admitted: 41% Percent of students who return for sophomore year: 92% |
College Majors
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Area, Ethnic, Cultural, & Gender Studies Asian Studies B Arts, Visual & Performing Art History/Criticism/Conservation B Biological & Biomedical Sciences Biology B Computer & Information Sciences Computer/Information Sciences – General B English Language & Literature English Language & Literature – General B Foreign Language & Literature Classics B History History – General B Liberal Arts & Sciences Humanities B Mathematics Mathematics – General B Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies Global Studies B Natural Resources & Conservation Environmental Studies B Philosophy & Religion Philosophy B Physical Sciences Chemistry B Psychology Psychology – General B Social Sciences Anthropology B |
Degree levels for each major are designated by the following letters:
B = Bachelor’s degree C = Certificate or diploma |
*We do not guarantee the accuracy of information on this page. All information is subject to change. You should confirm all information with a college admissions officer.
Macalester College Highlights
School Information
| Phone Number: | (651) 696-6000 |
| Website: | www.macalester.edu |
| Type of School: | 4-year, Private non-profit |
| Apply Online: | www.macalester.edu/admissions/apply/ |
| Address: | 1600 Grand Ave, Saint Paul, MN 55105-1899 |
| Setting: | City: Large |
| Campus Housing: | Yes |
Students & Programs
| Student Population: | 2,098 |
| 6-yr Graduation Rate (Bachelor's): | 87% |
| Student-to-faculty Ratio: | 10 to 1 |
| Distance Learning Programs: | |
| Distance Learning Students*: | 2,098 (100% of total students) |
| Degree Levels Offered: | Bachelor's |
* Students taking at least 1 distance learning course
Tuition & Financial Aid*
| In-state Tuition: | $56,292 |
| Out-of-state Tuition: | $56,292 |
| % of Students Receiving Financial Aid: | 83% |
| Avg. Amount of Grant or Scholarship Aid Awarded: | $37,169 |
* Full-time beginning undergraduate students. Financial aid is available to those who qualify.
Macalester College Programs
See the degree programs that are offered at Macalester College.
| Degree Name | Cert | Assoc | Bach | Mast | Doct |
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| Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, and Group Studies | 3 | ||||
| Biological and Biomedical Sciences | 2 | ||||
| Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs | 1 | ||||
| Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services | 1 | ||||
| Education | 1 | ||||
| English Language and Literature/Letters | 2 | ||||
| Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | 8 | ||||
| History | 1 | ||||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 1 | ||||
| Mathematics and Statistics | 1 | ||||
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | 3 | ||||
| Natural Resources and Conservation | 1 | ||||
| Philosophy and Religious Studies | 2 | ||||
| Physical Sciences | 3 | ||||
| Psychology | 1 | ||||
| Social Sciences | 5 | ||||
| Visual and Performing Arts | 5 | ||||
| Grand total | 41 |
* Based on programs that produced 2019-2020 graduates
Tuition & Financial Aid
See what it costs to enroll at Macalester College and how many students are receiving scholarships, grants, or loans as financial aid to help cover the costs of tuition.
Undergraduate Student Tuition
Average tuition and fees for academic year:
| Tuition and Fees | 2019-2020 |
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| In-state | $56,292 |
| Out-of-state | $56,292 |
| Books and supplies | $1,191 |
Graduate Student Tuition
Average tuition and fees for academic year:
| Tuition and Fees | 2019-2020 |
|---|---|
| In-state | $0 |
| Out-of-state | $0 |
Undergraduate Student Financial Aid, 2018-2019
Full-time Beginning Undergraduate Students
| Type of Aid | Number Receiving Aid | % Receiving Aid | Avg. Amt. of Aid |
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| Any student financial aid | 514 | 83% | – |
| Grant or scholarship aid | 486 | 78% | $37,169 |
| Student loan aid | 336 | 54% | $6,032 |
All Undergraduate Students
| Type of Aid | Number Receiving Aid | % Receiving Aid | Avg. Amt. of Aid |
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| Grant or scholarship aid | 1,761 | 81% | $35,808 |
| Federal student loans | 1,002 | 46% | $5,872 |
Admissions & Enrollment
See the admission requirements for Macalester College. Find out how many students apply and how many are accepted. View a graphical breakdown of the gender, age, and ethnicity of currently enrolled Macalester College students.
Undergraduate Admissions, Fall 2020
| Total | Male | Female | |
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| Number of applicants | 6,598 | 2,635 | 3,963 | Percent admitted | 100% | 32% | 32% |
| Percent admitted who enrolled | 8% | 8% | 7% |
Admissions Considerations
| Required | Recommended | Optional | |
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| Secondary school GPA | |||
| Secondary school rank | |||
| Secondary school record | |||
| Completion of college-preparatory program | |||
| Recommendations | |||
| Formal demonstration of competencies | |||
| Admission test scores | |||
| Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) | |||
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language |
Macalester College Enrollment, Fall 2020
| Total Enrollment | 2,098 |
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| Undergraduate enrollment | 2,098 |
| Graduate enrollment | 0 |
Undergraduate Attendance
Undergraduate Gender
Undergraduate Age
Undergraduate Race/Ethnicity
Undergraduate Distance Education
Undergraduates taking 100%, Some, or No Distance Education
Graduate Distance Education
Graduate students taking 100%, Some, or No Distance Education
Macalester College Accreditation
This institution is accredited by Higher Learning Commission
Specialized institution accreditations:
- National Association of Schools of Music, Commission on Accreditation
- Music (MUS) - Institutions and units within institutions offering degree-granting and/or non-degree-granting programs
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