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Macalester College
Saint Paul, MNPrivate NonprofitCity Setting
Selective • 29% Acceptance
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Overview & Identity
Macalester College is a private nonprofit institution located in the city setting of Saint Paul, MN. The university supports an undergraduate student body of 2.1K students and has an admission acceptance rate of 29%.
Quick Facts
Institution Type
Private Nonprofit
Student Population
2.1K (Medium)
Admissions Selectivity
29% (Selective)
Predominant Degree
Bachelor's
Locale / Setting
City
Admissions & Academics
Admitted Student Scores
SAT Reading680 - 750
200typical 50% range800
SAT Math670 - 760
200typical 50% range800
ACT Composite30 - 34
1typical 50% range36
29%
Acceptance Rate
Selective
Top Majors & Programs
Social Sciences22% of degrees
Biological Sciences13% of degrees
Programs / Fields of Study
Program
Credential
Earnings 4yr
Earnings 5yr
Debt
Computer and Information Sciences, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $109,457
Earnings 5yr: $122,063
Debt: $20,829
Mathematics.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $91,979
Earnings 5yr: $75,713
Debt: $22,483
Economics.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $85,593
Earnings 5yr: $97,301
Debt: $24,000
Political Science and Government.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $58,555
Earnings 5yr: $54,999
Debt: $23,250
Biology, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $56,141
Earnings 5yr: $67,008
Debt: $21,500
International/Globalization Studies.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $56,091
Earnings 5yr: $53,128
Debt: $23,324
Geography and Cartography.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $52,557
Earnings 5yr: $57,230
Debt: $19,049
Natural Resources Conservation and Research.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $45,632
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $19,000
Psychology, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: $52,322
Debt: N/A
Intercultural/Multicultural and Diversity Studies.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: $47,198
Debt: N/A
Anthropology.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Area Studies.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Chemistry.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Communication and Media Studies.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Computational Science.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
East Asian Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Education, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
English Language and Literature, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Tuition & Cost Portrait
Avg Net Price$32,149
In-State Tuition$68,104
Out-of-State Tuition$68,104
Net Price DifferentiatorAverage Net Price is what typical families actually pay out of pocket after receiving federal, state, and institutional grants and scholarships. It provides a more accurate metric of affordability than the sticker tuition.
Financial Assistance & Support
17%
Pell Grants
36%
Take Loans
89%
Repayment
Student Outcomes & ROI
Earnings Milestones Post-Graduation
6 Years Post-Entry
$46,244
+38% growth
10 Years Post-Entry
$63,878
Completion Signals
87%
Graduation Rate
4-Year Completion
92%
Retention Rate
1st-to-2nd Year Return
Median Debt at Graduation
$19,500
Est. Monthly Payment
$211/mo
Based on standard 10yr path
Campus & Demographics
Student Demographics & Community
Diversity Mix
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Gender Balance
43%
Men57%
WomenThe campus gender distribution displays a split of 43% men and 57% women.
Student Vitals
First-Gen Share
13%
Part-Time Share
2%
Avg Family Income
$106,342
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