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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
Admissions
Acceptance Rate
6,373
Applied
2,466
Accepted
2,049
Enrolled
Female Admissions
3,750
Females Applied
1,451
Females Accepted
39%
Male Admissions
2,623
Males Applied
1,015
Males Accepted
39%
Applying
| 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 31st | |
| Early decision plan | November 1st | December 6th | |
| Other early decision plan | November 1st | December 20th | |
| Transfer | April 15th | May 15th |
Test Scores Accepted
| Test | Avg. Score | 25th %
|
75th %
|
|
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Critical Reading | 682 | 640 | 720 | |
| SAT Math | 682 | 640 | 730 | |
| ACT Composite | 30 | 29 | 33 |
Tuition & Fees
Tuition
60,518
Private
Fees
230
Full-time student fees
13,542
Room & board
7,272
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
53,873
Avg. Financial Aid Package
57,297
Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package
49,157
Avg. International Student Financial Aid Package
5,599
Avg. Loan Aid
17,216
Avg. Grant Aid
47,034
Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded
99%
Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met
64%
Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met
Student Body
2,049
Total Undergrad students
14%
International Students
81%
Out-of-state students
Race/Ethnicity
| Hispanic/Latino | 10.59% |
|---|---|
| Black or African American | 4.78% |
| White or Caucasian | 53.2% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 0.34% |
| Asian | 8.54% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0.1% |
| Two or more races | 7.71% |
| Other | 0.39% |
Gender
Male (41.14%)
Female (58.86%)
Campus Life
Housing
| Type | |
|---|---|
| College-owned housing | Yes |
| Housing requirements | Yes |
| Housing options |
Cooperative housing Co-ed housing Men-only housing Women-only housing |
| % of undergrad students who live in college housing | 62% |
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, Springfest and Founders Day
Winter Ball, Springfest and Founders Day
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:
Program Board, WMCN - Macalester College Radio, The Mac Weekly, Outing Club and Climbing Club
Program Board, WMCN - Macalester College Radio, The Mac Weekly, Outing Club and Climbing 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
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 | No | |
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 | No | |
No |
| Volleyball | No | Division 3 | No |
| Water Polo | No | Division 3 | No |
Faculty
243
Total Faculty
10:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
Full-time - 193
Part-time - 50
Male - 106
Female - 137
Gallery
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