Contact Information
General Contact
- FAFSA School Code: 002358
- Phone: (651) 641-3456
- School Homepage
Admissions Office
Financial Aid Office
ACCEPTANCE RATE
32.27%FINANCIAL AID RATE
85%STUDENT TEACHER RATIO
10:1FINANCIAL AID AWARD AVG.
$34,747Average Grants + Scholarship Aid Awarded to Undergraduate Students
Percent of Full-Time Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid
Percent of Students Paying In-State Tuition vs Out-of-State Tuition
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Macalester College
2481 Como Ave, Saint Paul, MN
Macalester College is a liberal arts college that offers an undergraduate education and helps students in developing important skills useful in pursuit of graduate education or employment. A liberal arts curriculum exposes students to a variety of topics and subjects. The school is located in Saint Paul, MN, which is a predominantly urban area. The school's Presbyterian Church affiliation is one of its defining characteristics and plays an important role within the school's vision. Approximately 2,000 students are enrolled per year at Macalester College.
A list of some of the more popular programs offered are:
- Social Sciences
- Psychology
- Biological And Biomedical Sciences
- History
- Mathematics And Statistics
The admissions process begins with the submission of an application, school records, and standardized test scores, which are then reviewed by the admissions committee. The most common scores among students accepted to this school are within the range of 28 to 32 for the ACT exam, or 1920 to 2180 on the SAT exam. This school admits around 30 percent of applicants yearly. Of those accepted, around 22 percent of students registered for enrollment. More information regarding admissions can be found at macalester.edu.
The cost of tuition is nearly $46,000, but may change from year to year. Students are encouraged to use the school's tuition calculator to better estimate their cost of attending Macalester College. Housing may be available for students that would like to live on-campus for a cost of $5,500 for the year. Some students at Macalester College may be eligible for financial aid, which is generally provided as scholarships, grants, and loans.
The Macalester College "Scots" compete in a number of intercollegiate sports through participation in the NCAA. Available athletic programs offered:
- Baseball (NCAA Division III)
- Basketball (NCAA Division III)
- Track & Field (NCAA Division III)
- Football (NCAA Division III)
To see a full list of academic programs offered, enrollment information, admissions information, please visit the school's website at www.macalester.edu. Prospective student can quickly gather information about campus life, athletics, tuition and more by researching the school via our site or through their main portal.
Admission Requirements & Details
The admission details below may give an overview of the students Macalester College accepts. The details may include application requirements and recommendations, as well as any AP college credits that may be transferred.
College Credits Accepted
- AP Course Credits
Student Enrollment
Macalester College has a total student population of about 2,200. The enrollment breakdown by academic level is 29% enrolling as graduate students and 100% as undergraduate students.
Estimated Costs & Financial Aid
The items listed below are for informational purposes only and may not represent current tuition, fees, and expenses.
Tuition & Fees Information
- Annual tuition is estimated to range between $56,000-$67,000 for both in-state and out-of-state students
- The estimated tuition for part time students is around $1,800 to $2,100 per unit
Financial Aid Details
The information below lists the financial aid types students are receiving. Also shown are the percent of students receiving aid and the average amount of aid per student per year.
Percent of Students | Average Amount | |
---|---|---|
Any Financial Aid | 85% | - |
Receiving Grants & Scholarships | 82% | $37,267 |
Receiving Student Loans | 57% | $6,100 |
Academics & Student Services
Student Services
To support students and graduates, Macalester College may offer student services including:- Counseling assistance
- Work study style employment
- Assistance to find work
Intercollegiate Athletics
Macalester College is a Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), with many of the sports belonging to the NCAA Division III with football classification. The most popular sports played are listed below:
- Baseball (Minnesota Intercollegiate Ath Conf)
- Basketball (Minnesota Intercollegiate Ath Conf)
- Track and Field (Minnesota Intercollegiate Ath Conf)
- Football (Midwest Conference)
- Golf
- Soccer
- Softball
- Swimming and Diving
- Tennis
- Volleyball
- Water Polo
Programs Offered
The program list below is organized by areas of study. The programs that have a link will direct you to the program's profile page where you can learn more about education requirements and career pathways.
Get more information about the programs offered by Macalester College by clicking the request information to the right.
(C) Certificate or Award | (A) Associate's | (B) Bachelor's | (M) Master's Degree | (D) Doctorate (PhD,...)
Biological and Biomedical Sciences
- Biology (B)
- Neuroscience (B)
Education
English Language and Literature
- English (B)
- Creative Writing (B)
Ethnic Cultural and Gender Studies
Foreign Languages and Literature
History
- History (B)
Interdisciplinary Studies
Mathematics and Statistics
- Math (B)
Philosophy and Religious Studies
- Philosophy (B)
- Religious Studies (B)
Social Sciences
- Political Science (B)
- Geography (B)
- Sociology (B)
- Anthropology (B)
Visual and Performing Arts
- Fine Arts and Studio Arts (B)
- Drama and Theatre Arts (B)
- Art History (B)
- Music (B)
Other 4-Year Private Colleges
The list of schools below have been selected by researching which schools offer similar programs to Macalester College.
- Carleton College in Brainerd, MN (33 miles away)
- St Olaf College in Winona, MN (33 miles away)
- Gustavus Adolphus College in Granite Falls, MN (58 miles away)
- Bethany Lutheran College in Bemidji, MN (67 miles away)
- College of Saint Benedict in Rochester, MN (71 miles away)
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Contact Information
General Contact
- FAFSA School Code: 002358
- Phone: (651) 641-3456
- School Homepage