Admission Statistics
For the academic year 2022-23, the acceptance rate of Macalester College is 28.42% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 23.03%. 3,455 men and 4,979 women applied to Macalester and 911 men and 1,486 women students were accepted.
Among them, 213 men and 339 women were enrolled in the school (Fall 2022).
The following table and chart show the admission statistics including the number of applicants, acceptance rate, and yield at Macalester.
| Total | Men | Women | Another Gender | Gender Unknown | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Applicants | 8,434 | 3,455 | 4,979 | 0 | 0 |
| Admitted | 2,397 | 911 | 1,486 | 0 | 0 |
| Enrolled | 552 | 213 | 339 | 0 | 0 |
| Acceptance Rate | 28.42% | 26.37% | 29.85% | - | - |
| Yield | 23.03% | 23.38% | 22.81% | - | - |
Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)
SAT and ACT Score Distribution
In 2023, 183 students (33% of enrolled) have submitted their SAT scores and 168 students (30%) have submitted their ACT scores for seeking degrees at Macalester.
The median SAT score is 1,420 with 710 SAT EBRW and 710 SAT Math median scores. The 75th percentile SAT score of EBRW (Evidence-Based Reading / Writing) is 750 and the 25th percentile is 670. The SAT Math 75th percentile score is 750 and 25th percentile is 670 .
The median ACT composite score is 32 with 75th percentile score of 34 and 25th percentile score of 30 at Macalester. The median ACT math score is 29 and the ACT English score is 34.
The SAT and ACT scores at Macalester College are relatively high compared to similar colleges (SAT: 1,279, ACT: 28 - private (not-for-profit) baccalaureate college - arts & sciences).
| 25th Percentile | 50th Percentile (Median) | 75th Percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Total | 1340 | 1420 | 1500 |
| SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing | 670 | 710 | 750 |
| SAT Math | 670 | 710 | 750 |
| ACT Composite | 30 | 32 | 34 |
| ACT Math | 27 | 29 | 32 |
| ACT English | 30 | 34 | 35 |
Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)
Application Requirements
It requires to submit High School Record (or Transcript), Recommendations, and English Proficiency Test to its applicants.
The SAT and ACT test score is not reqired, but considered in admission process at Macalester. The english proficiency test is reqired .
The next table summarizes the application requirements to apply Macalester College.
For more admission information such as minimum GPA and deadlines, see its online application page .
| High School GPA | Considered, if submitted |
|---|---|
| High School Rank | Considered, if submitted |
| High School Record (or Transcript) | Required |
| Completion of College Preparatory Program | Considered, if submitted |
| Recommendations | Required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competencies | Not Considered |
| SAT / ACT | Considered, if submitted |
| English Proficiency Test | Required |
| Other Test (Wonderlic,WISC-III,etc) | Not Considered |
| Work experience | Considered, if submitted |
| Personal statement or essay | Considered, if submitted |
| Legacy status | Not Considered |
General Admissions Information
The next table provides general admission information for applying to Macalester.
| Open Admission Policy | No |
|---|---|
| Admission Information | www.macalester.edu/admissions/ |
| Online Application | www.macalester.edu/admissions/apply/ |
| Calendar System | Semester |
| Credits Accepted | Advanced placement (AP) Credits |
| Degree Offered | Bachelor |