4-Year School
Macalester College
St. Paul, MN
2,136
Students
45,680
Avg. Financial Aid
Very Selective
Admission Difficulty
40%
Acceptance Rate
Urban
Setting
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Overview
Macalester College is a 4-year institution located in St. Paul, MN, in an urban setting.
Location & Contact
Address
1600 Grand Avenue
St. Paul, MN 55105-1899
United States
St. Paul, MN 55105-1899
United States
Contact
Mr. Jeff Allen
Vice President of Admissions and Financial Aid
Email: admissions@macalester.edu
Phone: 651-696-6357
Fax: 651-696-6724
Vice President of Admissions and Financial Aid
Email: admissions@macalester.edu
Phone: 651-696-6357
Fax: 651-696-6724
Majors & Degrees
| Area, Ethnic, Cultural, And Gender Studies | Associate | Bachelors |
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| Asian Studies |
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| Latin American Studies |
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| Women's Studies |
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| Biological And Biomedical Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
| Biology/biological Sciences |
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| Neuroscience |
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| Communication, Journalism And Related Programs | Associate | Bachelors |
| Mass Communication/media |
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| Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services | Associate | Bachelors |
| Computer And Information Sciences |
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| Education | Associate | Bachelors |
| Education |
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| English Language And Literature/Letters | Associate | Bachelors |
| English |
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| Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics | Associate | Bachelors |
| Chinese |
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| Classics And Classical Languages |
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| French |
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| German |
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| Japanese |
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| Linguistics |
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| Russian |
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| Spanish |
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| History | Associate | Bachelors |
| History |
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| Mathematics And Statistics | Associate | Bachelors |
| Mathematics |
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| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | Associate | Bachelors |
| Intercultural/multicultural And Diversity Studies |
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| International/global Studies |
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| Multi/interdisciplinary Studies Related |
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| Natural Resources And Conservation | Associate | Bachelors |
| Environmental Studies |
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| Philosophy And Religious Studies | Associate | Bachelors |
| Philosophy |
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| Religious Studies |
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| Physical Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
| Chemistry |
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| Geology/earth Science |
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| Physics |
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| Psychology | Associate | Bachelors |
| Psychology |
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| Social Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
| Anthropology |
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| Economics |
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| Geography |
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| Political Science And Government |
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| Sociology |
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| Visual And Performing Arts | Associate | Bachelors |
| Art |
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| Dramatic/theater Arts |
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| Music |
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Admissions
Acceptance Rate
5,900
Applied
2,394
Accepted
2,136
Enrolled
Female Admissions
3,521
Females Applied
1,516
Females Accepted
43%
Male Admissions
2,379
Males Applied
878
Males Accepted
37%
Applying
40
Application Fee
| Admission Requirements | |
|---|---|
| Required |
Transcript of high school record Essay 2 recommendations |
| Recommended |
Interview |
Application Deadlines
| Type | Application Closing | Notification Date | Rolling Admissions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall freshmen | January 15th | March 30th | |
| Early decision plan | November 15th | December 15th | |
| Other early decision plan | Not reported | Not reported | |
| Transfer | April 15th | May 15th |
Test Scores Accepted
| Test | Avg. Score Accepted | 25th Percentile
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75th Percentile
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|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Critical Reading | 693 | 660 | 740 |
| SAT Math | 685 | 640 | 740 |
| ACT Composite | 30 | 29 | 32 |
Tuition & Fees
Tuition
54,114
Fees
230
Full-time student fees
12,156
Room & board
6,526
Room only
Other Payment Considerations
| Guaranteed tuition plan offered | No |
|---|---|
| Tuition pre-payment plan | No |
| Tuition payment plans offered | Yes |
| Student groups that qualify for full or partial waiver of tuition |
Employees |
Financial Aid
45,680
Avg. Financial Aid Package
47,580
Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package
43,640
Avg. International Student Financial Aid Package
5,040
Avg. Loan Aid
15,258
Avg. Grant Aid
39,177
Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded
100%
Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met
100%
Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met
Student Body
2,136
Total undergrad students
16%
International Students
83%
Out-of-state students
Race/Ethnicity
| Hispanic/Latino | 7.49% |
|---|---|
| Black or African American | 3.32% |
| White or Caucasian | 61.1% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 0.14% |
| Asian | 6.51% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0.09% |
| Two or more races | 5.57% |
| Other | 0.23% |
Campus Life
Housing
| Type | |
|---|---|
| College-owned housing | Yes |
| Housing requirements | Yes |
| Housing options |
Cooperative housing Co-ed housing Men-only housing Women-only housing Freshman car parking |
| % of undergrad students who live in college housing | 72% |
Student Activities
Student-run campus newspaper
Drama/theatre group
Student-run radio station
Student-run television station
Marching band
Choral groups
Campus events:
Winter Ball, Founders Day and Springfest
Winter Ball, Founders Day and Springfest
Student Services
Legal services
Health clinic
Personal/psychological counseling
Women's center
International students advisor
Student Organizations
Greek fraternities
Greek sororities
Local fraternities
Local sororities
More
Most popular organizations:
Program Board, WMCN - Macalester College Radio, The Mac Weekly, Adelante! and Outing Club
Program Board, WMCN - Macalester College Radio, The Mac Weekly, Adelante! and Outing Club
Campus Security & Safety
24-hour emergency telephone/alarm services
24-hour patrols by trained officers
Student patrols
Late-night transport/escort services
Electronically-operated dormitory entrances
Other Campus Security & Safety:
Rave Alert Notification System (texting/email)
Rave Alert Notification System (texting/email)
Athletics
Men's Sports
| Sport | Intramural | Intercollegiate | Scholarship |
|---|---|---|---|
| Badminton | |
No | No |
| Baseball | No | Division 3 | No |
| Basketball | |
Division 3 | No |
| Crew | No | |
No |
| Cross-country Running | No | Division 3 | No |
| Football | No | Division 3 | No |
| Golf | No | Division 3 | No |
| Ice Hockey | No | |
No |
| Lacrosse | No | No | No |
| Racquetball | |
No | No |
| Rugby | No | |
No |
| Skiing (cross-country) | No | |
No |
| Soccer | |
Division 3 | No |
| Softball | |
No | No |
| Swimming And Diving | No | Division 3 | No |
| Table Tennis | |
No | No |
| Tennis | |
Division 3 | No |
| Track And Field | No | Division 3 | No |
| Ultimate Frisbee | |
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No |
| Volleyball | No | |
No |
| Water Polo | No | |
No |
Women's Sports
| Sport | Intramural | Intercollegiate | Scholarship |
|---|---|---|---|
| Badminton | |
No | No |
| Baseball | No | No | No |
| Basketball | |
Division 3 | No |
| Crew | No | |
No |
| Cross-country Running | No | Division 3 | No |
| Football | No | No | No |
| Golf | No | Division 3 | No |
| Ice Hockey | No | |
No |
| Lacrosse | No | |
No |
| Racquetball | |
No | No |
| Rugby | No | |
No |
| Skiing (cross-country) | No | |
No |
| Soccer | |
Division 3 | No |
| Softball | |
Division 3 | No |
| Swimming And Diving | No | Division 3 | No |
| Table Tennis | |
No | No |
| Tennis | |
Division 3 | No |
| Track And Field | No | Division 3 | No |
| Ultimate Frisbee | |
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No |
| Volleyball | No | Division 3 | No |
| Water Polo | No | Division 3 | No |
Faculty
238
Total Faculty
10:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
Full-time - 184
Part-time - 54
Male - 112
Female - 126