37%
acceptance rate
| Accepted | 2,206 |
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| Declined | + 3,740 |
| Total Received | 5,946 |
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| Name | Location |
|---|---|
| The University of Chicago | Chicago, IL |
| Reed College | Portland, OR |
| University of Minnesota — Twin Cities | Minneapolis, MN |
| Boston University | Boston, MA |
| Stanford University | Stanford, CA |
| Princeton University | Princeton, NJ |
| Brown University | Providence, RI |
| Gonzaga University | Spokane, WA |
| Cornell University | Ithaca, NY |
| Pepperdine University | Malibu, CA |
| SAT | 6390 |
|---|---|
| ACT | 2122 |
Macalester, founded in 1874, is a private liberal arts and sciences college. Its 53-acre campus is located in a residential area of St. Paul, MN.
| Public/private | Private (nonprofit) |
|---|---|
| Campus Enrollment | 2,146 |
| Established in | 1874 |
| Coeducational | Coeducational College, Became Coeducational College |
| Accredited by |
• NASM (National Association of Schools of Music) • NCACS (North Central Assn. of Colleges and Schools) |
53-acre, suburban campus in St. Paul (population: 302,398). Served by bus and train; major airport serves Minneapolis (eight miles). School operates transportation to consortium schools. Public transportation serves campus.
Macalester College
1600 Grand Avenue
St. Paul, MN 55105
| Application fee | $40
(waived if filed by November 15) |
|---|---|
| Common application accepted | yes |
| Application deadline | January 15 |
| School has early decision program | yes |
| Early decision program application deadline | November 15 |
| School has early action program | no |
| Admissions interview (required or recommended) |
Recommended |
| SAT/ACT requirements |
SAT Subject Tests Considered if submitted SAT or ACT Required |
37%
acceptance rate
| Accepted | 2,206 |
|---|---|
| Declined | + 3,740 |
| Total Received | 5,946 |
Secondary school record
Character/ personal qualities
Essay
Extracurricular activities
Recommendations
Standardized test scores
Alumni/ae relationship
Class rank
Interview
Minority affiliation
Particular talent/ability
Volunteer Work
Work Experience
Geographical residence
Religious affiliation/commitment
State residency
Lorne T. Robinson
Dean of Admissions and Financial Aid
P: 800 231-7974
F: 651 696-6724
admissions@macalester.edu
| Tuition | $52,234 |
| Room | $6,238 |
| Board | $5,434 |
| Additional fees | $230 |
| Books & supplies | $1,145 |
| Total | $65,281 |
|---|---|
| Average Financial Aid | - $43,969 |
| Total with Avg. Aid | $21,312 |
100%
$43,969
Need-based
| Federal | $1,433,114 |
| State | $667,891 |
| Institutional | $50,575,111 |
| Other external | $805,871 |
| Total | $53,481,987 |
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Non-need-based
| Federal | |
| State | |
| Institutional | $3,625,771 |
| Other external | $309,501 |
| Total | $3,935,272 |
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Not reported
98%
2%
35%
Transfer applicants accepted
40%
Applicants accepted who enroll
| Minimum requirements | |
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| High school transcript | Required of All |
| College transcript(s) | Required of All |
| Statement of good standing from prior institution(s) | Required of All |
| Interview | Recommended of All |
| Standardized test scores | Required of All |
| Essay or personal statement | Required of All |
Maximum transfered
64
Minimum transfers must complete
64
90%
| Number of foreign countries represented by degree-seeking undergraduate non-resident aliens | 87 |
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| Countries most often represented |
China India Japan South Korea Vietnam The United Kingdom |
| Special services offered for international applicants |
Host family program International student center Other Special counselors/advisors Special orientation |
651 696-6357
internationaladmissions@macalester.edu
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