Macalester College
St. Paul, MN
28%
acceptance rate
| Accepted | 2,397 |
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| Declined | 6,037 |
| Total Received | 8,434 |
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Founded in 1874, Macalester College is a private liberal arts college that is known for its strong academic programs, its diverse student body, and its commitment to social justice. It is located on a 53-acre campus in Saint Paul, Minnesota.
| Official website | Visit website |
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| Application link | Apply online |
| Public/private | Private |
| Campus enrollment | 2,175 |
| Established in | 1874 |
| Coeducational | Coeducational |
| Religious affiliation | Presbyterian |
53-acre campus in St. Paul (population: 306,621). Served by bus and train; major airport (five miles from campus) serves the Twin Cities metro. School operates transportation to consortium schools. Public transportation serves campus.
Macalester College
1600 Grand Avenue
St. Paul, MN
55105
Meet Matt
Meet Matt as he takes you around campus and introduces himself!Cafe Mac
Join Matt as he eats at Cafe Mac with some friends.A look down Grand Ave
Matt shows off Grand Ave, a main road for shops and restaurants that runs through campus. Grand Ave has some of the best food in Saint Paul and is a very popular place for students to eat off-campus.Coffee at the Kofi Annan Institute for Global Citizenship
Matt takes you to one of his favorite places to get free coffee on campus, the Kofi Annan Institute for Global Citizenship, which houses the Civic Engagement Center and the Center for Study Away.
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| Application fee | $0 |
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| Other application fee | (waived if filed by November 15) |
| Admissions interview (required or recommended) | Recommended |
| Common application accepted | Yes |
| Application deadline (priority deadline) | January 15 |
| School has early decision program | Yes |
| Early decision program application deadline | November 15 |
| SAT/ACT requirements | SAT or ACT Required |
28%
acceptance rate
| Accepted | 2,397 |
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| Declined | 6,037 |
| Total Received | 8,434 |
Recommendations
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language)
Secondary School Record
Formal demonstration of competencies
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90%
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91%
$39,942
| Tuition | $64,908 |
| Housing | $7,894 |
| Food | $7,088 |
| Additional fees | $1,680 |
| Books & supplies | $926 |
| Total | $82,496 |
| Average Financial Aid | - $39,942 |
| Total with Avg. Aid | $42,554 |
Need-based
| Federal | $2,224,252 |
| State | $793,936 |
| Institutional | $54,106,329 |
| Other external | $1,046,957 |
| Total | $58,171,474 |
Non-need-based
| Federal | |
| State | |
| Institutional | $5,020,101 |
| Other external | $371,714 |
| Total | $5,391,815 |
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| Net Price Calculator | Visit calculator |
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P: 800 231-7974
F: 651 696-6866
finaid@macalester.edu
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crew, ice hockey, Nordic skiing, rugby, tennis, ultimate Frisbee, volleyball, water polo
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badminton, ballroom dance, basketball, bicycling, climbing, cricket, cycling, dance, fishing, flag football, kickball, martial arts, racquetball, soccer (indoor/outdoor), softball, swing dance, table tennis, tennis, triathlon, ultimate Frisbee, volleyball
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| Anthropology, General |
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| Computer and Information Sciences, General |
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| Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General |
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| Dramatic/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft, Other |
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| Econometrics and Quantitative Economics |
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| Education, General |
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| English Language and Literature, General |
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| Fine/Studio Arts, General |
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| Geology/Earth Science, General |
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Transfer applicants enrolled
Students are transfer students
| Minimum requirements | |
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| High school transcript | Required of All |
| College transcript(s) | Required of All |
| Essay or personal statement | Required of All |
| Interview | Recommended of All |
| Standardized test scores | Required of All |
| Statement of good standing from prior institution(s) | Required of All |
Maximum transferred
64
Minimum transfers must complete
64
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| Number of foreign countries represented by degree-seeking undergraduate non-resident aliens | 74 |
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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 |
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