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MACALESTER COLLEGE

  • 1600 Grand Ave
  • Saint Paul, MN 55105
  • OPEID College Code: 00235800
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  • General Phone: (651) 696-6000
  • President: Brian C Rosenberg
  • Type: Private Not-For-Profit, 4-Year or Above
  • Calendar System: Semester
  • Highest Degree: Bachelor's
  • Local Area: Large City
  • Student Enrollment: 1,996
  • College Mascot: Scots
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Macalester College - Details
General
Admission
Financial Aid
Tuition and Fees
Degrees Offered
Enrolled Students
Faculty and Wages
Athletics
Graduation Rates
Campus Security
    Student Services
  • Remedial Services Offered
  • Academic or Career Counseling Services Offered
  • Employment Services Offered
  • Placement Services For Graduates Offered
    Special Learning Opportunities
  • Study Abroad Opportunities
    Religious Affiliation
  • Presbyterian Church (Usa)
Accreditation
  • North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission
    Facilities and Programs Offered
  • Library Available
    College Carnegie Classifications
  • Basic Classification
    • Baccalaureate Colleges--Arts & Sciences
  • Undergraduate Classification
    • Arts & Sciences Focus, No Graduate Coexistence
  • Undergraduate Profile Classification
    • Full-Time Four-Year, More Selective, Lower Transfer-In
  • Enrollment Classification
    • Exclusively Undergraduate Four-Year
  • Size Classification
    • Small Four-Year, Highly Residential
 
 
 
Macalester College Campus Map
    Admission Fees Fall 2009
  • Undergraduate Application Fee: $40.00
 
    College Credits Accepted
  • AP Credit
    Applicant Considerations
  • High School or Secondary School GPA
    • Recommended
  • High School or Secondary School Rank
    • Recommended
  • High School or Secondary School Record
    • Required
  • Recommendation Consideration
    • Required
  • Admission Test Scores (SAT ®, ACT ®, ...)
    • Required
  • TOEFL
    • Required
 
Undergraduate Admissions Fall 2009
 MaleFemaleTotal
Number of Applicants1,8692,6964,565
Number Granted Admission (%)836 (45%)1,273 (47%)2,109 (46%)
Number Admitted Who Enrolled (%)236 (28%)329 (26%)565 (27%)
 
Enrolled Students Submitting Test Scores Fall 2009
 NumberPercent (%)
SAT ® Exam40472%
ACT ® Exam31355%
 
Enrolled Students Test Scores Fall 2009
 25th Percentile75th Percentile
SAT ® Critical Reading660740
SAT ® Math630710
SAT ® Writing620720
 
ACT ® Composite2932
ACT ® English3034
ACT ® Math2732
Note:
The following figures listed below are for informational purposes only and do not represent current or future financial aid details. Financial aid is available for those who qualify.
    Financial Aid Links and Information
  • Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 76%
 
Financial Aid Breakdown 2008-09
 LoanFederal GrantState/Local GrantInstitutional Grant
(%) of Students Receiving54%10%5%68%
Avg Amount Receiving$4,994$5,867$3,580$23,308
 
Federal Loan Default Rates
 200820072006
Default Rate (%)0.6%0.9%-
Number in Default22-
Number in Repayment286216446
Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009
Undergraduate Student Expenses
Note:
The following figures listed below are for informational purposes only and do not represent current or future tuition or fees. Please contact this school directly to get a current and accurate tuition and fee schedule.
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2009-102008-092007-08
Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses
In-District Tuition and Fees$38,174$36,504$33,694
In-State Tuition and Fees$38,174$36,504$33,694
Out of State Tuition and Fees$38,174$36,504$33,694
Books and Supplies$950$924$900
 
Housing Expenses
On Campus
Room and Board$8,768$8,472$8,220
Other Expenses$850$830$810
 
Total Expenses
On Campus
In-District$48,742$46,730$43,624
In-State$48,742$46,730$43,624
Out of State$48,742$46,730$43,624
Off Campus
In-District$39,124$37,428$34,594
In-State$39,124$37,428$34,594
Out of State$39,124$37,428$34,594
Off Campus with Family
In-District$39,124$37,428$34,594
In-State$39,124$37,428$34,594
Out of State$39,124$37,428$34,594
Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
Note:
The following list is not a comprehensive or current list of degrees or programs offered, please contact this school directly to learn more about what is currently being offered.
 Bachelor
Biological and Biomedical Sciences
Biology Degree30
 
Communications and Journalism
Communication Degree-
 
Computer and Information Sciences
Computer Degree4
 
Education
Education Degree-
 
English Language and Literature
Creative Writing Degree13
English Language and Literature Degree18
 
Ethnic Cultural and Gender Studies
Area Studies, Other Degree-
Asian Civilization Studies Degree1
Latin American Studies Degree4
Womens Studies Degree4
 
Foreign Languages and Literature
French Language and Literature Degree-
German Language and Literature Degree10
Japanese Language and Literature Degree5
Linguistics Degree4
Russian Language and Literature Degree4
Spanish Language and Literature Degree11
Classical Languages, Literatures and Linguistics Degree3
 
History
History Degree15
 
Interdisciplinary Studies
Global Studies Degree24
Intercultural, Multicultural and Diversity Studies Degree5
Interdisciplinary Studies, Other Degree-
Neuroscience Degree5
 
Liberal Arts and Sciences
Humanistic Studies Degree8
 
Mathematics and Statistics
Mathematics Degree14
 
Natural Resources and Conservation
Environmental Studies Degree19
 
Philosophy and Religious Studies
Philosophy Degree5
Religious Studies Degree5
 
Physical Sciences
Chemistry Degree16
Geology and Earth Science Degree6
Physics Degree7
 
Psychology
Psychology Degree34
 
Social Sciences
Anthropology Degree13
Economics Degree50
Geography Degree21
Political Science Degree43
Sociology Degree8
Urban Studies and Affairs Degree-
 
Visual and Performing Arts
Art History Degree2
Drama Degree8
Fine Studio Arts Degree13
Music Degree7
 
 
    Overall Student Enrollment
  • Total Student Enrollment: 1,996
    • Undergraduate: 1,996
    Student Gender
  • Total Student Gender
    • Male: 846 Female: 1,150
  • Undergraduate Gender
    • Male: 846 Female: 1,150
    Student Attendance
  • Total Student Attendance
    • Full-Time: 1,958 Part-Time: 38
  • Undergraduate Attendance
    • Full-Time: 1,958 Part-Time: 38
Student Race Breakdown
 NumberPercent
Non-Resident Alien23612%
American Indian201%
Black834%
Asian1789%
Hispanic874%
White1,39270%
Unknown--
 
Student Age Breakdown
 NumberPercent
Age Under 18472%
Ages 18-1994247%
Ages 20-2187444%
Ages 22-241176%
Ages 25-2940.2%
Ages 30-3450.3%
Ages 40-4930.2%
Ages 50-6540.2%
Employee Type Breakdown
 TotalFull-TimePart-Time
Total Employees650542108
Faculty Status23917168
Tenured Faculty8888-
Instruction, Research and/or Public Service23116368
Primarily Instruction23116368
Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial6161-
Other Professionals18616917
Technical and/or Paraprofessional17214923
Clerical And Secretarial1078423
Skilled Crafts1111-
Service and/or Maintenance5050-
 
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
 TotalMaleFemale
9/10 Month Contract
All Faculty$81,621 (163)$85,712 (86)$77,051 (77)
Professor$108,446 (51)$109,604 (34)$106,131 (17)
Associate Professor$82,594 (36)$81,432 (17)$83,634 (19)
Assistant Professor$64,377 (67)$65,561 (32)$63,295 (35)
Instructor$54,087 (9)$54,140 (3)$54,061 (6)
 
Equated 9 Month Contract
All Faculty$81,621 (163)$85,712 (86)$77,051 (77)
Professor$108,446 (51)$109,604 (34)$106,131 (17)
Associate Professor$82,594 (36)$81,432 (17)$83,634 (19)
Assistant Professor$64,377 (67)$65,561 (32)$63,295 (35)
Instructor$54,087 (9)$54,140 (3)$54,061 (6)
Overall Athletic Team Information
  • Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (Ncaa)
 TotalMen's TeamsWomen's Teams
 
Participants
All Athletes498264234
Unduplicated Athletes374204170
Baseball3434-
Basketball291316
All Track Combined19186105
Football5757-
Golf17107
Soccer854441
Softball13-13
Swimming and Diving291019
Tennis19109
Volleyball13-13
Water Polo11-11
 
Coaches Salaries
Head Coaches-$41,455$45,289
Assistant Coaches-$6,144$4,755
 
Coaches
All Coaches895138
Baseball99-
Head Coaches11-
Assistant Coaches88-
Basketball743
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches532
All Track Combined221111
Head Coaches422
Assistant Coaches1899
Football1010-
Head Coaches11-
Assistant Coaches99-
Golf633
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches422
Soccer1064
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches853
Softball3-3
Head Coaches1-1
Assistant Coaches2-2
Swimming and Diving1055
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches844
Tennis633
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches422
Volleyball4-4
Head Coaches1-1
Assistant Coaches3-3
Water Polo2-2
Head Coaches1-1
Assistant Coaches1-1
    Retention Rates
  • Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 94%
Graduation Rates
 (%) of Entering Class
Overall
All Students86%
 
By Gender
Male82%
Female89%
 
By Race
Non-Resident Alien87%
American Indian50%
Black80%
Asian88%
Hispanic75%
White87%
 
By Years Prior to Graduation
4 Years or Less82%
5 Years85%
6 Years86%
Crime Statistics
 2007-082006-07
Criminal Offenses
Residence Hall
Forcible Rape31
Burglary-3
On Campus
Forcible Rape41
Burglary25
Vehicle Theft1-
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Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009

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