Paying for Macalester College

The 2021 tuition & fees of Macalester College are $58,478 for their students.

82% of enrolled undergraduate students have received grants or scholarship aid and the average grant amount is $34,747. After receiving the financial aid, the net price is $39,024 including tuition, fees, books & supplies costs, and living costs.

Its undergraduate tuition and fees are higher than the average amount of similar schools' tuition ($42,356 - Private (not-for-profit) Baccalaureate College - Arts & Sciences).

You can check the college costs - COA, 4 Years Costs, and Interactive Tuition Chart for Macalester College.

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2021 Tuition, Fees, and Living Costs Analysis

For the academic year 2020-2021, the undergraduate tuition & fees at Macalester College is $58,478.

The undergraduate estimated tuition & fees for academic year 2021-2022 is $60,749.

The 2021 undergraduate tuition has been risen by 3.88% from the previous year. On-campus living costs increased by 3.76% from the previous year. Its undergraduate tuition and fees are higher than the average amount of similar schools' tuition ($42,356 - Private (not-for-profit) Baccalaureate College - Arts & Sciences).

2020-2021 Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
Year	Tuition & Fees	On Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses
2019-2020	$56,292	$13,570
2020-2021	$58,478	$14,080
Change % 2020-2021	3.88%	3.76%
2021-2022	$60,749	$14,609

***Updated with 2021 tuition data from NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) . The estimated 2021-2022 costs are based on the costs change rate of last year.

The below table describes the cost per credit hour for part-time students and/or full-time students who take additional courses more than regular credit hours at Macalester College.

Per Credit Hour Charge (2019-2020)
	Year	Cost Per Credit Hour
Undergraduate	2018-2019	$1,691
	2019-2020	$1,752
	2020-2021	$1,815

The next table summarizes the average earning by years after graduation from the school. After 6 years of graduation, the mean earning is $36,900 and, after 10 years of graduation, the mean earning is $55,800 for Macalester College graduates.

Mean Earning After Graduation By Time
	Total	Male	Female
6 Years After Graduation	$36,900	$41,000	$33,700
7 Years After Graduation	$40,900	-	-
8 Years After Graduation	$44,100	-	-
9 Years After Graduation	$46,700	-	-
10 Years After Graduation	$55,800	$57,100	$54,800

Tuition & Fees for 4 Years

How Much is the tuition for 4 years at Macalester College?

For the students who were admitted in Fall 2021, the estimated tuition for 4 years is $249,339.

The estimation excludes the book, supplies, and living costs before receiving any financial aid. See the other tabs for estimating 4-year total costs of attendance and after financial aid. The next table shows the estimated 4-years tuition & fees for the next 5 admission years. The estimation is based on 4-years changes in tuition & fees at the school.

4 Years of Tuition & Fees
	Admission Year	Freshmen	Sophomore	Junior	Senior	4 Years Total
Class of 2025	Fall 2021	$59,982	$61,524	$63,105	$64,728	$249,339
Class of 2026	Fall 2022	$61,524	$63,105	$64,728	$66,392	$255,749
Class of 2027	Fall 2023	$63,105	$64,728	$66,392	$68,099	$262,325
Class of 2028	Fall 2024	$64,728	$66,392	$68,099	$69,850	$269,069
Class of 2029	Fall 2025	$66,392	$68,099	$69,850	$71,646	$275,987

The table shows the 4-years estimation of total costs of attendance (COA). It includes the tuition & fees, books & supplies costs, room & board charges, and other living expenses.

For the students who were admitted in Fall 2021, the estimated 4-years COA is $314,295.

The next table shows the 4-year COA estimation for the next 5 admission years at Macalester College.

4 Years of Costs of Attendance
	Admission Year	Freshmen	Sophomore	Junior	Senior	4 Years Total
Class of 2025	Fall 2021	$75,644	$77,564	$79,534	$81,553	$314,295
Class of 2026	Fall 2022	$77,564	$79,534	$81,553	$83,624	$322,275
Class of 2027	Fall 2023	$79,534	$81,553	$83,624	$85,748	$330,459
Class of 2028	Fall 2024	$81,553	$83,624	$85,748	$87,926	$338,851
Class of 2029	Fall 2025	$83,624	$85,748	$87,926	$90,159	$347,457

Last year, 82% of enrolled undergraduate students have received grants or scholarship aid. It includes any financial aid from the federal government, state, local, institute, and other sources known by the institution. It excludes federal/private student loans.

After receiving the financial aid, the net price for 4 years of attending the school is $175,307.

The next table shows the 4-year COA estimation with financial aid for the next 5 admission years at Macalester College.

4 Years Costs of attendance after Financial Aid
	Admission Year	Freshmen	Sophomore	Junior	Senior	4 Years Total
Class of 2025	Fall 2021	$40,897	$42,817	$44,787	$46,806	$175,307
Class of 2026	Fall 2022	$42,817	$44,787	$46,806	$48,877	$183,287
Class of 2027	Fall 2023	$44,787	$46,806	$48,877	$51,001	$191,471
Class of 2028	Fall 2024	$46,806	$48,877	$51,001	$53,179	$199,863
Class of 2029	Fall 2025	$48,877	$51,001	$53,179	$55,412	$208,469

2021 Tuition, Fees, and Living Cost Tables and Charts

Next tables and charts illustrate the 2021 tuition, fees, books & supplies, and living costs in detail. We provide the previous 5 years' costs so that you can check the increased amounts of each cost item and estimate future year costs. In addition, you can check the financial aid amount including grant, scholarship, and federal student loans for the last five years. Use the left menu to explore the tuition and college costs information at Macalester College.