Macalester College
Saint Paul, Minnesota
32.27%
Admission Rate
Moderately Selective
2,079 Undergraduates Enrolled
- Private nonprofit
- Baccalaureate Colleges: Arts & Sciences Focus
- Four-year, full-time, more selective, lower transfer-in
- Four-year, small, highly residential
- Religious Affiliation: Presbyterian Church (USA)
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Macalester College () is a private liberal arts college in Saint Paul, Minnesota. Founded in 1874, Macalester is exclusively an undergraduate four-year institution and enrolled 2,174 students in the fall of 2018 from 50 U.S. states, four U.S territories, the District of Columbia and 97 countries. The college has Scottish roots and emphasizes internationalism and multiculturalism.
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Location
City
Saint Paul, Minnesota
Locale
City: Large (population of 250,000 or more)
Region
Plains (IA, KS, MN, MO, NE, ND, SD)
Academics
Predominant Degree Awarded
Predominantly bachelor's-degree granting
Highest Degree Awarded
Bachelor's degree
Most Popular Fields
| Field | % Students |
|---|---|
| Social Sciences | 28.4% |
| Biological And Biomedical Sciences | 10.2% |
| Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services | 9.2% |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | 8.3% |
| Psychology | 7.0% |
| Physical Sciences | 6.2% |
| Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics | 5.5% |
| English Language And Literature/Letters | 4.7% |
| Visual And Performing Arts | 4.1% |
| Mathematics And Statistics | 4.1% |
| Philosophy And Religious Studies | 3.2% |
| Natural Resources And Conservation | 3.2% |
| History | 3.0% |
| Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs | 2.6% |
| Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, And Group Studies | 0.4% |
Cost
Tuition
$56,292.00
Percentage Students Receiving Aid
46.09%
Average Net Cost After Aid
$28,426.00
Admissions
SAT Scores
1415
Composite Average
| Percentile | 75% | 50% | 25% |
|---|---|---|---|
| Math | 770 | 715 | 660 |
| Verbal | 740 | 700 | 660 |
ACT Scores
31
Cumulative Average
| Percentile | 75% | 50% | 25% |
|---|---|---|---|
| Math | 32 | 30 | 27 |
| English | 35 | 32 | 29 |
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