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Overview
Macalester College is a 4-year institution located in St. Paul, MN.
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/civilization |
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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, General |
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Neuroscience |
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Communication, Journalism And Related Programs | Associate | Bachelors |
Mass Communication/media Studies |
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Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services | Associate | Bachelors |
Computer And Information Sciences, General |
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Education | Associate | Bachelors |
Education, General |
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English Language And Literature/Letters | Associate | Bachelors |
Creative Writing |
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English Language And Literature, General |
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Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics | Associate | Bachelors |
Chinese Language And Literature |
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Classics And Classical Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics, General |
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French Language And Literature |
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German Language And Literature |
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Japanese Language And Literature |
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Linguistics |
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Russian Language And Literature |
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Spanish Language And Literature |
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History | Associate | Bachelors |
History, General |
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Mathematics And Statistics | Associate | Bachelors |
Mathematics, General |
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Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | Associate | Bachelors |
Computational Science |
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Geography And Environmental Studies |
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Intercultural/multicultural And Diversity Studies |
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International/globalization Studies |
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Multi-/interdisciplinary Studies, Other |
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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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Religion/religious Studies |
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Physical Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
Chemistry, General |
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Geology/earth Science, General |
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Physics, General |
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Psychology | Associate | Bachelors |
Research And Experimental Psychology, Other |
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Social Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
Anthropology, General |
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Econometrics And Quantitative Economics |
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Geography |
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Political Science And Government, General |
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Sociology, General |
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Visual And Performing Arts | Associate | Bachelors |
Art History, Criticism And Conservation |
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Drama And Dramatics/theatre Arts, General |
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Dramatic/theatre Arts And Stagecraft, Other |
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Fine/studio Arts, General |
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Music, General |
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Admissions
Acceptance Rate
5,900
Applied
2,394
Accepted
2,114
Enrolled
Female Admissions
4,855
Females Applied
1,521
Females Accepted
31%
Male Admissions
4,097
Males Applied
1,033
Males Accepted
25%
Applying
Admission Requirements | |
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Required |
Transcript of high school record Essay One recommendation |
Recommended |
Interview |
Application Deadlines
Type | Application Closing | Notification Date | Rolling Admissions |
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Fall freshmen | January 15th | March 16th | No |
Out of state Fall freshmen | January 15th | January 1st | No |
Early decision plan | November 1st | December 8th | No |
Other early decision plan | November 1st | December 21st | No |
Transfer | April 1st | May 4th | No |
Test Scores Accepted
Test | Avg. Score | 25th %
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75th %
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SAT Critical Reading | 708 | 680 | 750 | |
SAT Math | 710 | 670 | 750 | |
ACT Composite | 31 | 29 | 34 |
Tuition & Fees
Tuition
70,632
Private
Fees
230
Full-time student fees
16,476
Room & board
8,722
Room only
Other Payment Considerations
Guaranteed tuition plan offered | No |
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Tuition pre-payment plan | No |
Tuition payment plans offered | Yes |
Student groups that qualify for full or partial waiver of tuition |
Employees |
Financial Aid
65,170
Avg. Financial Aid Package
66,010
Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package
60,806
Avg. International Student Financial Aid Package
5,863
Avg. Loan Aid
19,291
Avg. Grant Aid
56,397
Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded
97%
Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met
59%
Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met
Student Body
2,114
Total Undergrad students
15%
International Students
80%
Out-of-state students
Gender
Male (42.19%)
Female (53.45%)
Campus Life
Student Activities
Student-run campus newspaper
Drama/theatre group
Student-run radio station
Student-run television station
Marching band
Choral groups
Campus events:
Fall Ball, SpringFest and BIPOC Formal
Fall Ball, SpringFest and BIPOC Formal
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
Most popular organizations:
Outing Club, Climbing Club, Afrika, APIDA (Asian Pacific Islander Desi Americans) and Mac Bike
Outing Club, Climbing Club, Afrika, APIDA (Asian Pacific Islander Desi Americans) and Mac Bike
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
Athletics
Men's Sports
Sport | Intramural | Intercollegiate | Scholarship |
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Badminton | No | No | No |
Baseball | No | Division 3 | No |
Basketball | No | 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 | |
Indoor Track | No | No | No |
Lacrosse | No | No | No |
Racquetball | No | No | No |
Rugby | No | No | |
Skiing (cross-country) | No | No | |
Soccer | No | Division 3 | No |
Softball | No | No | No |
Swimming And Diving | No | Division 3 | No |
Table Tennis | No | No | No |
Tennis | Division 3 | No | |
Track And Field | No | Division 3 | No |
Ultimate Frisbee | No | No | |
Volleyball | No | No | |
Water Polo | No | No | |
Wrestling | No | No | No |
Women's Sports
Sport | Intramural | Intercollegiate | Scholarship |
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Badminton | No | No | No |
Baseball | No | No | No |
Basketball | No | 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 | |
Indoor Track | No | No | No |
Lacrosse | No | No | |
Racquetball | No | No | No |
Rugby | No | No | |
Skiing (cross-country) | No | No | |
Soccer | No | Division 3 | No |
Softball | No | Division 3 | No |
Swimming And Diving | No | Division 3 | No |
Table Tennis | No | No | No |
Tennis | Division 3 | No | |
Track And Field | No | Division 3 | No |
Ultimate Frisbee | No | No | |
Volleyball | Division 3 | No | |
Water Polo | Division 3 | No | |
Wrestling | No | No |
Faculty
248
Total Faculty
Full-time - 198
Part-time - 50
Male - 106
Female - 142
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