Macalester College is an elite liberal arts college located in Saint Paul, Minnesota. The college was founded in 1874 by the Reverend Edward Duffield Neill and currently enrolls over 2,100 undergraduate students. Macalester boasts a highly diverse student population that comes from around the world and all 50 US states. Academically, Macalester consistently ranks within the top tier of liberal arts colleges in the US. The college has a strong emphasis on international education, with numerous opportunities to study abroad. The college also offers over 40 academic majors in disciplines such as the liberal arts, sciences, social sciences, humanities, and business. Macalester is well known for its commitment to extracurricular activities, with a wide range of student organizations and clubs. In addition to its academic programs, Macalester also offers a vibrant campus life with a wealth of cultural, social, and recreational opportunities.
- Address: 1600 Grand Ave, Saint Paul, MN 55105-1899
- Phone: (651) 696-6000
- Website: www.macalester.edu/
- Type: Private not-for-profit, 4-year
- Student Population: 2,049
- Student-to-Faculty Ratio: 10 to 1
- Calendar System: Semester
- Application Fee: $40
- Selectivity: Very Selective
Cost
| Tuition and Fees | $58,478 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,213 |
| Room & Board | $- |
| Other | |
| Total Cost | $59,691 |
Admissions
- Acceptance Rate: 39%
- SAT Range: 1280 – 1450
- ACT Range: 29 – 33
Majors
- Econometrics and Quantitative Economics
- Biology/Biological Sciences, General
- Mathematics, General
- Computer and Information Sciences, General
- Research and Experimental Psychology, Other
EnrollmentAttendance Status
- Full-time: 98%
- Part-time: 2%
Student Gender
- Male: 41%
- Female: 59%
Student Race/Ethnicity
- American Indian or Alaskan: 0%
- Asian: 9%
- Black or African American: 5%
- Hispanic / Latino: 11%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0%
- White: 53%
- Two or More Races: 8%
- Unknown: 0%
- Non-resident Alien: 14%
Student Age
- 24 and Under: 100%
- 25 and Over: 0%
- Age Unknown: 0%
Student Residence
- In-State: 14%
- Out-of-State: 86%
- Unknown: 0%