Overview
Student Population
| Location | Saint Paul, Minnesota |
| Online | macalester.edu |
| School Type | Private 4 Year |
| Setting | Large City |
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) |
| Size | Small |
| Status | Non-profit |
| On Campus Housing | Yes |
| Level of Study | Undergrad |
Located in Saint Paul, Minnesota, Macalester College is a small four year private college offering undergraduate programs. The school has a religious affiliation with the Presbyterian Church (USA) faith. In the most recent statistical year 6,373 prospective students applied, and 2,466 were granted admission. Of those admitted 547 enrolled in the school. 2,012 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 37 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2020/2021, excluding room and board, is $58,248 plus fees of $230. Macalester College is ranked 84 nationally in the CollegeSimply.com 2022 U.S. Colleges Ranking.
Ratings
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Macalester College is rated within the top 19% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 9 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated
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Rankings
Rankings for Macalester College within the 2022 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#84 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#72 in Best Private Colleges in the U.S.
#2 in Best Colleges in Minnesota
#2 in Best Private Colleges in Minnesota
#150 in Best Value Colleges in the U.S.
#6 in Best Value Colleges in Minnesota
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Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 1280/1450 |
| ACT | 29/33 |
| Estimated GPA | 3.81 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | Jan 15, 2022 |
| Applicant Competition | High |
| Application Fee | $40 |
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Annual Cost to Attend
Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,213 |
| Other Fees | $230 |
| Room and Board | $13,084 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $996 |
| Total One Year Cost | $73,771 |
Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Popular Areas of Study
| Subject | Percent of Class |
|---|---|
| Social Sciences | 27% |
| Foreign Languages | 10% |
| General Studies | 8% |
| Mathematics | 6% |
| Biology | 6% |
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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=173902 IPEDS survey data for Macalester College.
Current students may use the Macalester College GPA calculator to determine their current college GPA.