Macalester Academic Snapshot
Admission Selectiveness:
- Admission Rate: 28.52%. Selective, indicating a somewhat competitive admission process.
- SAT Average: 1440. Excellent SAT scores, indicating highly competitive applicants and often placing them in the top percentiles nationally.
Tuition Overview:
- Tuition: $68,104
- Tuition rates are on the higher end, which may reflect the institution's resources or prestige.
Student Population at Macalester:
- Total Enrollment: 2,138
- All Undergraduate
- Gender Distribution: 43.3% men, 56.7% women.
- This is a small institution, fostering a close-knit community and individualized attention.
Graduation & Retention Rate
- Graduation Rate: 87%. High graduation rate, indicating strong student support and academic success.
- Transfer-Out Rate: 8%. Few students transfer out, suggesting most students remain through graduation.
- First-Year Retention Rate: 92%. Excellent retention, indicating students are satisfied and supported.
Programs & Degrees Offered
- Programs Offered: 41 academic programs available.
- Degrees Awarded: Bachelor's.
Macalester Overview
Macalester College (Macalester) is a four-year, private (not-for-profit) school located in Saint Paul, MN. It is classified as Baccalaureate College - Arts & Sciences by Carnegie Classification
The Macalester's tuition & fees is $68,104 for the academic year 2024-2025. 88% of the enrolled undergraduates have received grants or scholarships, with an average aid amount of $42,615.
The school has a total enrollment of 2,138 and the students to faculty ratio is 10 to 1 (10.00%).
Macalester's acceptance rate is 28.52% and the yield (enrollment rate) is 21.89%. The median SAT score is 1440 and the ACT score is 32.
Macalester ranked 39th in Liberal Arts Colleges and 5th in Minnesota Colleges rankings. Macalester College is accredited by Higher Learning Commission.
2025 Tuition & Fees and 2026 Estimation
For undergraduate programs, the 2025 tuition & fees of Macalester College is $68,104.
The estimated 2026 tuition & fees for prospective students is $71,457 based on the current year tuition changes from last year.
The estimation for 2025-2026 tuition costs is based on the cost change rates of last year.
Learning Opportunities and Campus Services
Macalester College does not offer online classes (distance learning opportunities) for any degree program.
Special Learning Opportunities at Macalester
| Learning Opportunities |
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| ROTC | No |
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| Weekend/Evening College | No |
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| Teacher Certification | No |
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| Study Abroad | Yes |
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| On-Campus Services |
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| Academic/career counseling service | Yes |
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| Employment services for students | Yes |
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| Placement services for completers | Yes |
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| On-campus day care for students' children | No |
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